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India makes gains in child, maternal health but nutrition challenges persist: SBI reportIndia's latest health survey reveals significant improvements in maternal care and child vaccination rates. Stunting among children has see...
Cloudnine's 25% stake sale attracts top global PE firmsLeading global private equity firms are in the running to acquire a substantial minority stake in Cloudnine, India's premier maternity and ...
Crop prices drop as Hormuz reopening to ease farm-input shockThe development, stemming from an interim US-Iran agreement, could alleviate food inflation fears fueled by the Middle East conflict.
Oil slide sends India's benchmark yield to two-month lowIndian government bonds saw a significant rally on Monday. The benchmark yield reached a two-month low. This surge followed news of a preli...
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
Trump approval rating crashes to historic low among rural Americans, including those who voted for Republican PresidentTrump approval rating: U.S. President won rural voters by 40 points in the 2024 election, up from 31 points in the 2020 election and 25 poi...
Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll showsIn a challenging political landscape, President Trump faces an uphill battle with rural Americans, whose approval ratings are slipping. The...
Urea imports may get 50% cheaper before kharif season as China eases suppliesIndia is set to import urea at significantly lower prices. This development follows a sharp decline in global urea rates after a recent spi...
More working women, not more babies, key to growthIndia faces a demographic shift with falling fertility rates. Economists are concerned about future economic growth. Instead of financial i...
Social Security crisis 2032: Could a 22% benefit cut slash retirement income for millions of Americans if Congress fails to act?Social Security crisis 2032 is no longer a distant warning. Current projections show the trust fund could face depletion by 2032, triggerin...
Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in MayMay is poised to bring a notable rise in consumer prices across the United States, signaling the steepest hike in three years. Fueled by es...
Modi 3.0 anniversary: Congress jabs govt with 'promise versus reality' documentThe Congress party has released a document critiquing the Modi government's performance over the past 12 years. The party claims that grand...
India's birth rate has fallen below replacement: Elon MuskIndia's birth rate has dropped below the replacement level. This trend is particularly noticeable among educated women. The nation's fertil...
Elon Musk's tweet on India's falling birth rate goes viralElon Musk's comment on India's falling birth rate has gone viral. India's total fertility rate has now dropped below the replacement level....
India’s economy faces threats that currency band-aid can’t fixIndia's government and central bank have launched new measures to attract foreign investment. These steps aim to boost the rupee and bring ...
Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babiesBhutan is facing a population decline and is introducing financial incentives for families. Starting June 4, 2026, parents will receive mon...
Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflationNew Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging economy. Rising inflation, fueled by the Iran war's impact on energy and goods, is squeezing ...
US Fed says Iran war driving 'moderate-to-strong' inflationUS inflation rose at a moderate to strong pace, driven largely by surging energy costs linked to the Iran war, the Federal Reserve said. Hi...
Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...