ETtech Explainer: Food delivery, ride-hailing firms differ on gig worker welfare levy calculationFood delivery and quick-commerce companies such as Zomato and Swiggy are seeking a levy based on the value of transactions facilitated thro...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Around 50 crore people came out of extreme poverty in India in last 10-12 years: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi has proudly announced that approximately 50 crore individuals have recently risen above extreme poverty levels...
03 Nov, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
FM Sitharaman acknowledges foreign investor anxiety, says she will consider voices seeking tax changes before BudgetUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged concerns from investors regarding potential tax changes to support equity markets. S...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
India's economic pillars show 'no fragility', says Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the government's commitment to increasing capital expenditure to promote economic gro...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Government giving Rs 8,000 as diwali bonus? PIB responds to viral claimThe Press Information Bureau issued a warning about fraudulent WhatsApp messages claiming an Rs 8,000 Diwali bonus. These messages ask reci...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
‘I will serve people till my last breath’: PM Modi responds to Kharge's remarksDuring a gathering in Banaskantha, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke passionately about his commitment to serving the public. He ...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Sabarimala: TDB announces Rs 2 lakh life insurance cover for pilgrimsThe Travancore Devaswom Board has announced a new life insurance scheme for Sabarimala pilgrims. This insurance will cover up to Rs 2 lakh ...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
PM releases Rs 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmersPrime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than ...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Gig workers get a seat at the table as Centre notifies social security boardsThe Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the National Social Security Board for unorganised workers and gig workers. This board w...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Centre releases Rs 78 crore for senior citizens' welfare schemeThe ministry said it has released funds under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Y...
28 Oct, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi and Opposition are trying to create disorder: Nitin NabinNitin Nabin addressed the Goa BJP executive committee, highlighting the need for discussions focused on development. He accused opposition ...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Majhi flags off special train from Bhubaneswar to Gujarat for National Unity Day celebrationsOdisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off a special train from Bhubaneswar to Ekta Nagar. The train carries around 1,000 people ...
27 Oct, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
From free ration to school uniforms, in-kind welfare moves nearly 22 crore Indians to a higher consumption bracketA recent study indicates that nearly 22 crore Indians benefit from free goods and services provided by the government. This includes foodgr...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Disability, elderly care likely to qualify for CSR spendingCompanies need to comply with CSR obligations if they have a net worth of ₹500 crore or more, turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more, or a net pr...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
I4C warns of rising financial fraud involving deepfake PM Modi videos, fake welfare schemes, cashback scamsThe Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has warned about rising fraudulent advertisements on social media platforms. These deceptive ads...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu calls for roadmap to boost yak economy, herders’ incomeArunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the importance of creating a roadmap for yak conservation. He highlighted the need to suppo...
17 Oct, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Shipping ministry launches 2 credit risk insurance products for ship building industryThese policies include the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy for ...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.42 AM IST