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Instant househelp startups burn $14-15 million in May as discounts heat upInstant home services platforms like Urban Company, Snabbit, and Pronto are aggressively spending millions on discounts again to capture ma...15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST- Hudco mulls $1 billion foreign debt under RBI forex swap facilityHudco aims to secure one billion dollars in foreign debt. This will be achieved through the Reserve Bank of India's concessional forex swap...15 Jun, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
- Nirmala Sitharaman flags global risks, says PM Modi Govt ensuring supply stability amid crude, Hormuz pressuresUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, ...14 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
- Assam CM Sarma backs citizenship scrutiny along border areasAssam's Chief Minister proposes scrutinizing citizenship of all residents along the international border. A High-powered Demography Mission...13 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- Is Rs 1 crore really enough for retirement? CA calls it a ‘retirement trap’?A Rs 1 crore retirement corpus is a 'trap', not a milestone, warns Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. With 6% inflation, its purchasing po...13 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- Vietnam’s Vingroup-backed Green SM to expand India’s office space presence with Urban VaultGreen SM, Vietnam's electric ride-hailing service, is expanding its Indian operations. The company has partnered with Urban Vault for flexi...12 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
- Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...12 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...11 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- 'A great one he is': Trump congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime MinisterUS President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister. Trump praised Modi...10 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- Karnataka seeks fast-track central clearance for Rs 13,549-crore Bengaluru mobility projectsKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to expedite approvals for infrastructure projects worth Rs...10 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- ‘Poverty does not ask a child’s age’: Woman’s simple conversation with a young boy offers a powerful lesson on struggle, strength and family responsibilityA young boy, around 12 or 13, was found working at a puncture repair shop during his summer vacation. He explained that his father is ill, ...10 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- NSE to route 10% of CSR spending through Social Stock Exchange after regulatory green lightNSE will channel 10% of its annual CSR corpus through the Social Stock Exchange, becoming an early institutional adopter of the platform. T...09 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- Bonn climate meetings: Concerned by declining levels of climate finance, says IndiaIndia has voiced concerns at UN climate meetings in Bonn regarding reduced climate finance and a widening adaptation finance gap. The natio...09 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- Over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts bring crores of Indians into formal banking system: Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have integrated millions into formal banking. The Pradhan Man...08 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- How to make poverty disappear: Never mind trickle-down effect, or the rising tide that'll lift all boatsIn a provocative article, the writer proposes an extreme measure to combat poverty: the complete elimination of the poor. While this radica...06 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...06 Jun, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
- Would like to end sanctions waivers on Russian oil: RubioThe United States aims to stop waivers allowing countries to buy Russian oil. These waivers were temporary measures to boost global supply....02 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
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