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
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsAmerica's jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet remain historically low. This comes despite economic challenges linked to the...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
War, debt and cuts: The price of Israel's security pushIsrael faces a steep economic challenge. A massive defence budget, driven by ongoing conflicts and Netanyahu's vision for a militarised nat...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Financial fixes and high-yield savings: Are you missing the easiest ways to save more and spend less?More than half of savers still earn under 3% interest, while many households lose around $200 yearly on unused subscriptions. These financi...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Cyber Alert: Companies rush to fortify systemsRubrik, Securonix and Proofpoint reported shorter sale cycles, demand for additional disaster recovery locations and stronger digital ring ...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Marco Rubio's India mission: Can he salvage US ties amidst Trump's disruptions?US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to repair strained ties. His trip faces challenges amid past insults and trade disputes. Ind...
22 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
India’s realty boom may need Rs 50 lakh crore in fresh capital over next decadeIndia's real estate sector requires Rs 50 lakh crore capital for growth over the next decade. Data centres, logistics, industrial real esta...
21 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
US Workers’ paychecks lose buying power for first time since 2022: What is crushing middle-class Americans despite rising wages and bigger paychecks running higher?US inflation rose to 3.8% in April. That is the highest level since May 2023. American workers are now losing buying power again as rising ...
12 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Govt awarded 172 oil & gas blocks in 10 years, but negligible output brings policy and execution into focusIndia's ambitious oil and gas policy has failed to boost domestic production. Despite billions invested and extensive exploration, only one...
02 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
PM Modi’s Ujjwala at 10 marks shift from access to empowerment, says education minister Dharmendra PradhanTen years on, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has provided clean cooking fuel to over 10 crore women. This initiative has significantly i...
01 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Govts should renounce some powers to help improve governance: Eco SurveyFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2023-24 before the Union Budget in Lok Sabha. Chief Economic Advisor V An...
22 Jul, 2024, 07.02 PM IST
Economic Survey: The agri strategy for India that can turn problem areas into sources of strengthThe survey noted that untangling some of the policy issues will yield immense benefits, restoring faith in the state's ability to guide the...
22 Jul, 2024, 05.55 PM IST
Centre, states' fiscal balances improved progressively despite rise in public investment: Economic Survey 2024The external balance has been pressured by subdued global demand for goods, but strong services exports largely counterbalanced this, it ad...
22 Jul, 2024, 05.50 PM IST
Economic Survey 2024: Why India must look at climate change problem through Indian way, ditch western solutionsEconomic Survey 2024 opens with a Vedic shloka, “Mata bhumih putruahan prthivya,” setting the tone for a deep-rooted philosophical perspect...
22 Jul, 2024, 05.11 PM IST
Economic Survey marks out Indian agriculture's flaws, prescribes fixesThe survey noted that despite its significance, the agriculture sector continues to face structural issues that have implications for India...
22 Jul, 2024, 04.32 PM IST
Industrial building regulations restrict manufacturing capacity: Economic SurveyThe needs to rationalise building regulations to allow manufacturers use their land more constructively, says the Economic Survey 2024.
22 Jul, 2024, 03.43 PM IST
ET Online Budget 2024 survey: The big challenge, best thing about India, one big missing trick & the reform everyone wants firstUnion Budget 2024 Survey: Among the findings of the ET Online budget survey, some of the more significant were the ones about the elephant ...
16 Jul, 2024, 03.07 PM IST