High-level six member French delegation reaches Kolkata to explore business opportunitiesA six-member French delegation is in Kolkata to explore business cooperation. They will meet State Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta and Chi...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
BBC Layoffs: Around 2,000 jobs at risk as broadcaster plans 10% cost cuts; Who may lose their jobs and whyBBC Layoff 2026: The BBC is preparing to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, equivalent to around 10% of its workforce costs, as part of a wider ...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delaysEU member states have agreed to maintain the current three-hour flight delay threshold for passenger compensation, rejecting a proposal to ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
FIFA 2026 is so much more than footballThe 2026 Football World Cup is a significant economic event, contributing billions to global GDP. For India, this translates into measurabl...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
India bonds rise as oil slumps on Iran peace deal hopeIndian government bonds saw a significant rise on Friday. This surge was driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices. Hopes of a breakthr...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
What enterprises are now demanding from AI, and who is actually meeting the markThe AI market has moved past potential. Enterprises are now evaluating products on a single metric: measurable business impact. The ET Most...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.12 PM 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
Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....
11 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join India's drive to cut China rare earth dependence, sources sayIndian conglomerates Reliance, Vedanta, and Adani are among ten companies expressing interest in developing rare-earth processing facilitie...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Are we entering a post-promotion workplace?For decades, promotions have been the primary measure of career success, linking advancement with greater managerial responsibility. Yet as...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
US Congress approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdownThe US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion bill funding President Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown through the rest of hi...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
GDP growth momentum intact, no need for additional borrowing so far: Govt sourcesIndia's economy is navigating external challenges like rising import costs. However, domestic consumption remains strong, ensuring growth m...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
RBI widens direct equity access for overseas investors, doubles investment limits under PISThe RBI has doubled investment limits for overseas individual investors under the Portfolio Investment Scheme and extended direct equity ac...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
India can return to 7% GDP growth path in FY28 with macro stability, supply measures: CEA NageswaranIndia is on the brink of achieving a robust 7 percent growth in FY28, contingent on maintaining macro stability and ensuring supply chains ...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST