On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Shivraj Chouhan to launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 as Govt reviews fertiliser, fuel stocks amid West Asia crisisUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1. The campaign aims to reduce excessive...
31 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
El Niño effect: Why India may see weak monsoon and harsher summerIndia faces a double blow as the IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon rainfall, with a 60% chance of deficient rains due to El Niño. This, co...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
24 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Cab, auto strike in Delhi-NCR: Three-day Chakka jam in Capital, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad begins today; check what's affected for commutersCab strike in Delhi NCR: Delhi-NCR faces a three-day cab and auto strike from May 21-23. Drivers demand fare hikes due to soaring fuel cost...
21 May, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Petrol, diesel’s second price hike in 5 days leaves common man concerned about price burdenPetrol and diesel increased by approximately 90 paise per litre across India. Citizens expressed widespread disappointment, highlighting th...
19 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Telangana theatre dispute exposes stress in single-screen economicsSingle-screen theatre owners in Telangana face financial crisis. They propose a revenue-sharing model to distributors. This comes amid weak...
18 May, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari to cut convoy by 50 pc during two-day Maharashtra visitUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari is slashing his convoy by half during his Maharashtra visit, embracing Prime Minister Modi's call for fuel con...
13 May, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Delhi minister takes e-rickshaw heeding Modi's advice to shun fuel-driven carsDelhi Education Minister Ashish Sood embraced public transport, travelling by Delhi Metro and an e-rickshaw. This move aligns with Prime Mi...
12 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
West Asia crisis a balance of payments stress test, India better placed to navigate: NageswaranIndia's Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran described the West Asia crisis as a "live balance of payments stress test" impacting i...
12 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Labour reforms fully operationalised; govt pro-poor, industry friendly: Mansukh MandaviyaIndia's central government has fully activated four new labor codes. These codes consolidate 29 existing laws into a modern framework. The ...
12 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
'Tell Adani, Ambani, to help India', says Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao; labels PM's 'spend less' slogan as post-election lectureCongress leader V Hanumantha Rao criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeals for citizens to reduce fuel and gold consumption. Telang...
12 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- PM Modi's appeal to postpone gold buying could hurt jewellery industry, says GJC
The gems and jewellery sector anticipates challenges following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to delay gold purchases. Industry leader...
11 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
PM austerity appeal row: BJP's counterattack on Rahul Gandhi invokes Nehru's speechThe BJP has responded to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity. Gandhi called Modi's suggestions ...
11 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Ground-level economic situation far removed from govt's propaganda: Congress on PM's WFH appealPrime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeals for judicious fuel use and postponed purchases signal potential austerity measures. The Congr...
11 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
PM Modi pushes work-from-home revival, lower foreign travel & less gold purchases as West Asia conflict heightens concernsPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for a return to work-from-home and urged citizens to delay foreign travel for a year. This is to addres...
11 May, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Need of hour is to use petro products with restraint: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for careful use of petrol, gas, and diesel. He stressed that using imported petro products only as need...
10 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST