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China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
China's new home prices fall faster in May as property slump persists despite big-city resilienceChina's new home prices saw a 0.2% dip in May from April, marking a steeper decline and a 3.5% year-on-year fall. While larger cities show ...
Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...
Technology and liquidity are reshaping India's investment landscape: Kailash KulkarniIndia's mutual fund sector is transforming. Technology and investor awareness of liquidity are key drivers. The pandemic highlighted the ea...
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...
Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode themDeep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on...
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...
China's May loan growth dips on weak demandAggregate financing, a broad measure of credit, increased ¥2.03 trillion ($300 billion), according to Bloomberg calculations based on data ...
Trust is no longer free: Indian consumers are willing to pay extra, says surveyIndia's home services market is changing. Consumers are now paying more for verified service providers. This shift is driven by a desire fo...
The next big money game is here. Everyone wants a seat at the tableIndia's wealth management scene is experiencing a remarkable transformation. With the rapid rise of affluent households, there’s a surge in...
Pakistan looking to increase export of donkey meat, other related products to ChinaPakistan plans to boost donkey meat and product exports to China. The nation sees a growing market there for donkey meat, milk, and gelatin...
Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll showsAmericans are not happy with the fast building of data centers for AI. Most people do not want these centers in their neighborhoods. They w...
US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boostAmerica's trade gap narrowed in April. Energy exports surged due to Middle East conflict. This boosted overall exports. Imports also rose, ...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...
Over 27% Indian households remain offline despite 95% mobile penetration: ReportIndia has achieved widespread mobile phone ownership. However, a significant digital divide persists. More than a quarter of Indian homes l...
"Modi Govt putting integrity of Census at risk": AIMIM chief Asaduddin OwaisiIn a post shared on X, Owaisi said, " lies, damned lies, and statistics. Census data is essential for delimitation, development schemes, an...
PM rooftop solar scheme set for 7.5 million milestoneIndia's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is set to reach over 7.5 million homes by year-end, with 4 million already benefiting. The scheme, ...