Assam Cabinet approves amendment to Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2013Assam's cabinet has greenlit several key initiatives, including modernizing mineral governance with new charges for sand and stone, and lau...
05 Jul, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Delhi govt rolls back WFH measures as geopolitical tensions 'practically normalized'Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has rescinded the work-from-home policy for Wednesdays and Saturdays, a measure initially implemented in M...
04 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
West Bengal Cabinet clears panel to examine UCC BillWest Bengal's cabinet has greenlit a committee, led by retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to scrutinise the draft Uniform Civil Code Bi...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Iran war triggers global race to build oil reservesVulnerable nations, stung by the Iran war's economic fallout, are boosting oil and gas storage to weather future crises. This global push f...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
WFH 2.0 in Gurgaon? Haryana wants companies to adopt work from home to beat traffic, save fuelHaryana urges private firms to embrace work-from-home and staggered schedules to combat traffic congestion and rising fuel costs. This init...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
PM Modi holds huddle with Economic Advisory Council on growth strategy; deliberates measures to improve ease of doing business and livingPrime Minister Narendra Modi convened with his Economic Advisory Council to chart a course for India's economic advancement. Discussions fo...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Pakistan: Market timings revised in Islamabad amid austerity driveIslamabad businesses are required to close by 8 pm from Monday. This is part of the government's austerity measures to conserve energy. Res...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Iran war: Public sector banks asked to stay preparedPublic sector banks received guidance from the Centre to prepare for global uncertainties. The finance ministry reviewed bank performance a...
29 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Brush up on austerityThe passage humorously mocks extreme cost-cutting measures. In one example, a family shares a single toothbrush and cuts back on toothpaste...
29 May, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Spanish proverb of the day: 'Sometimes the remedy is worse than...' Life lessons on problem, solution, human nature, success and why one should think twice before actingSpanish proverb of the day highlights the saying “A veces el remedio es peor que la enfermedad” or “Sometimes the remedy is worse than the ...
28 May, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Rupee to hit 99, fiscal deficit at 5%: Rahul Bajoria sees deeper pain ahead for IndiaIndia's economy faces ongoing challenges. Inflation is embedded, impacting prices and financing. The fiscal deficit is projected to widen. ...
27 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Measures like tax relief, import curbs can shield India from West Asia crisis: ReportIndia must adopt tax moderation and targeted import curbs to boost exports and shield against the West Asia crisis. A report suggests restr...
27 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki rolls out WFH, bans non-critical foreign travel in line with PM Modi's austerity callMaruti Suzuki India Ltd is adopting austerity and efficiency measures. These steps aim to conserve fuel and reduce foreign exchange expendi...
26 May, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Tripura adopts two-day weekend for offices to curb fuel useTripura government has launched an austerity drive. All government offices will now be closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Working hours on we...
25 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresAssam government has announced austerity measures to boost fiscal prudence. Fuel expenditure will be cut by 20 per cent. Minister and offic...
20 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
State Banks & insurers told to cut global travel, switch to EVs in austerity pushGovernment financial institutions are implementing austerity measures. State-run banks and insurance companies must cut foreign travel for ...
19 May, 2026, 01.30 AM IST