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
Bollywood star once ran his household on just Rs 30. Today, his networth is over Rs 200 crore: 'If you come from an ant to an elephant....'Jackie Shroff, now worth over Rs 200 crore, once managed his household on just Rs 30. He shared his journey from abject poverty, emphasizin...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma highlights role of externally aided projects in Northeast development at Shillong seminarMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said externally aided projects not only provide financial assistance but also bring valuable technical exp...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
US Stock Market: Fed financial disclosures reveal stark contrast in transparency among top officialsFederal Reserve officials' financial disclosures reveal varying levels of detail. Governor Lisa Cook reported over $1 million in legal expe...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
70% opinion leaders see India as major global power in two decades: SurveyIndia is poised to become a major global power within two decades. A recent survey reveals strong confidence among policymakers and busines...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
International Finance Corporation announces $371 million investment in data centre operator SifyThe International Finance Corporation is investing $371 million in Sify Technologies. This funding will develop two new data centres in Nav...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
India taps World Bank, ADB for $2.5 billion infrastructure spendIndia is in talks with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for substantial funding. This financial support aims to boost urban infras...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Biblical proverb of the day: 'Wealth brings many friends, but the poor is separated from his neighbor'Proverbs 19:4 observes that wealth attracts many companions, while poverty often leads to isolation, highlighting a human tendency to value...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: ‘A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its…’Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela reminds us that a nation's true measure lies in how it treats its most vulnerable citizens, not its elit...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
NARCL makes fifth exit with Rs 575 crore recoveryAgson Global, a manufacturer of aroma ingredients, was admitted to insolvency proceedings by the National Company Law Tribunal following a ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
SC acts to ensure dignified life for Odisha mother-son duoThe Supreme Court has issued crucial directives to ensure social security for an elderly woman and her visually-impaired son in Odisha. The...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Pakistan sees room to improve FY27 outlook after Iran war ends, says Finance Minister AurangzebPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb sees potential economic upsides for fiscal year 2027 following the end of the Iran conflict....
16 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM 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
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
World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.06 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
Poverty forced him to wear torn clothes to school. Today, the Telugu actor is richer than Allu Arjun, Jr NTR and Rajinikanth. What is his net worth?Telugu cinema's comedy legend Brahmanandam overcame extreme poverty in his childhood to become India's richest comedian. His journey from w...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST