Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factorsMiddle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife ...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Social Security June Payments: Final payout set for this week - Check Date, Eligibility and Maximum BenefitSocial Security payments for June conclude this week, with beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st receiving their checks on June 24. ...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
NSE, Jio IPOs unlikely to drain market liquidity; plenty of money waiting on the sidelines: Prateek AgarwalMega IPOs from NSE and Reliance Jio are sparking liquidity concerns, but Motilal Oswal AMC's Prateek Agarwal believes ample capital awaits....
22 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisisBolivia's President Paz has declared a state of emergency, aiming to resolve the ongoing blockade crisis that's crippling the nation. This ...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Modi says 70 lakh jobs created under PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana so far; transfers initial incentives worth Rs 2,400 crPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced over 70 lakh jobs created under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, disbursing Rs 2,400 ...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Haldiram's new diner to bring mithai, namkeen to London's Leicester SquareHaldiram's is launching its first UK restaurant in London's Leicester Square next Thursday. The eatery aims to introduce Indian sweets and ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
New Zealand finalises skilled migrant visa changes ahead of August rolloutNew Zealand is updating its skilled migrant and work-to-residence visa programs. New rules begin August 24, 2026. Wage thresholds are simpl...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Saudi Arabia limits instant work visas for new businessesSaudi Arabia has introduced new rules for instant work visas. Newly established businesses can now get up to five visas. Older companies ca...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
As oil roundtrips, AI booms, and US consumers spend, economists' Fed outlooks hit the extremesEconomists are divided on the U.S. economic outlook, with some predicting rate cuts due to consumer weakness and falling real wages, while ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
AI is making blue collar workers like electricians, mechanics richer than office workersArtificial intelligence is creating new, lucrative roles for skilled tradespeople in India, with demand for electricians, HVAC technicians,...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Charting the Global Economy: War pushes up prices, dents growthThe Iran war is fueling a global inflation wave, prompting the European Central Bank to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly t...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST