The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Congress' Raman Bhalla says delay in J&K statehood restoration, local body polls is hurting public interestJammu and Kashmir Congress on Sunday voiced strong concerns regarding the ongoing delay in restoring full statehood and holding elections f...
31 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Delhi’s latest side hustle: People are getting paid to shop alongside strangers, carry bags, stand in queues and even unfold a chairDelhi's markets are seeing a rise in hourly "personal helpers" who assist shoppers with tasks like carrying bags and waiting in queues. Thi...
26 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
22 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Social Security COLA 2027 forecast jumps to 3.9% - here's what it means for retireesSocial Security COLA 2027 forecast increase: Seniors may see a 3.9% boost to their Social Security income in 2027, a projected increase fro...
22 May, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
India's 'Cockroach Janta Party' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worriesA new five-day-old group, the Cockroach Janta Party, has gone viral in India, amassing 15 million Instagram followers by discussing youth c...
21 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in April; rural joblessness rises to 4.6%India's job market shows stability. The overall unemployment rate was 5.2% in April 2026. Rural joblessness increased slightly. Urban unemp...
16 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Unemployment rate hits six-month high of 5.2% in AprilIndia's unemployment rate climbed to 5.2% in April, a six-month peak. Rural joblessness saw an increase, while urban unemployment eased to ...
15 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
India’s jobless rate rises to 5% in Q4India's unemployment rate climbed to 5% in the January-March quarter. This rise was primarily due to an increase in joblessness among women...
11 May, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
India’s urban unemployment rate eases to 6.6% in Jan-March quarter, rural joblessness rises to 4.3%India's urban joblessness saw a slight dip to 6.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Rural unemployment, however, increased to 4.3 perce...
11 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
10 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Gen Z conspiracy: China thinks the West is pushing its youth to quitIn a cultural shift, many young Chinese individuals are opting for 'lying flat'—a lifestyle choice that rejects pressures of constant work ...
08 May, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
From ‘Bangla pride’ to backlash: How jobs, corruption and identity politics failed Mamata Banerjee in BengalThe Trinamool Congress focused on Bengali identity, but voters prioritized economic issues. Unemployment and corruption overshadowed cultur...
05 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Guwahati Election Results 2026 Live: BJP sweeps key seats as Gupta, Sarmah secure decisive winsGuwahati Central & New Guwahati Election Results 2026 News: The upcoming 2026 Assam elections are set to spotlight Guwahati Central and New...
05 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Battle of Phools: Jora vs Kamal in West Bengal Assembly pollsWest Bengal awaits election results, with both Trinamool Congress and BJP confident of victory. Parties have briefed their counting agents ...
04 May, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: Who won, margin, and other detailsThiruvananthapuram constituency, a key urban seat, grapples with traffic, water shortages, and unemployment. The incumbent Antony Raju of J...
04 May, 2026, 09.21 AM IST