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New framework in works to put a number on knowledge economyThe statistics ministry is examining a framework to better measure how knowledge, innovation and technology contribute to India’s economic ...- The foreign student cash cow is running dry as US, UK & others tighten visa rulesAs major study destinations tighten visa and migration rules, universities in the UK, Canada, Australia and parts of the US are facing pres...
- US proposes tougher H-1B visa extension scrutiny and over 2 lakh foreign worker petitions could be affected annuallyThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed removing a rule that requires immigration officers to give weight to previous app...
- CPI report today: What is current US Fed interest rate? Will inflation data force US Fed to go for interest rate hike?CPI data today: Inflation report is running well above the US central bank's 2 per cent target. The US-Israeli war with Iran has boosted oi...
- US consumer prices rise above expectations in OctoberConsumer prices in the US experienced a larger-than-expected increase in October, affecting future Federal Reserve interest rates. The Cons...
- Kitsap Fast Ferries carried 854,529 passengers in 2024, while fares covered 16% of operating costs in 2023; voters approved a sales tax to fund the serviceKitsap Fast Ferries has successfully increased passenger transport, carrying over 854,000 passengers in 2024. The local sales tax supports ...
- USDA to launch AI tool to check crop production data after errorsAfter the USDA discovered errors in its corn data from September, officials determined the AI tool would have flagged the problem and decid...
- Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million to settle federal claims it discriminated against white workersLockheed Martin has agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle claims of discrimination against white employees. The company faced allegations r...
- US job openings increase sharply by 333,000 in SeptemberIn September, the US saw a notable increase in job openings, showing a rise of 333,000. Layoffs fell to 1.641 million, providing evidence o...
- Bali's petrol queues offer a reality check for India's holidaymakersBali is currently facing a fuel supply crisis that is causing significant disruption for travelers. Traffic jams and fuel shortages have le...
- 'Took stock of our bilateral cooperation': EAM Jaishankar meets US Secy of State Rubio on sidelines of G20S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Atlanta. The meeting focused on enhancing India-US cooperat...
- Who sent $2 bn military equipment to Iran past US blockade? More than 5,000 agenciesIran has developed a clandestine network involving over 5,000 agencies to import military equipment and evade sanctions. This network funct...
- US weekly unemployment claims hover near 57-year lowsInitial unemployment claims in the United States have decreased slightly to 194,000 for the week ending October 24. Labour market condition...
- India is addressing Wall Street’s favourite ‘elephant’ in the room to its own advantageThe Indian government has identified 762 potential applications of artificial intelligence across 62 ministries and departments, spanning f...
- Gold dips on firmer dollar; US inflation data in focusGold prices experienced a decline as the dollar strengthened following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady. Market...
- WPL 2027 uncapped gems: Domestic performers eye India women’s T20 breakSeveral domestic players are showcasing impressive performances in India's women's T20 cricket, aiming for national selection. Humairaa Kaa...
- Trump deported nearly 1 million people in 18 months, but 71% of long-term immigrants had no criminal conviction, report findsThe Department of Homeland Security completed about 980,000 deportations during the first 18 months of President Donald Trump’s second term...
- Parliamentary Committee on Finance to examine 46 economic issues, including virtual digital assets, AI, in FY'27Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, has selected 46 subjects for examination in 2026-27, incl...
- Europe’s last penicillin plant faces a bitter fight against China’s cheaper drugsThe Sandoz penicillin plant in Kundl, Austria, is under threat from cheaper Chinese antibiotic production. European healthcare programs ben...
- US Midterm Elections 2026: Trump’s approval rating, cost of living and immigration take centre stageUS midterm elections on November 3 will test President Donald Trump’s popularity as voters grapple with rising living costs and a contentio...
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