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Service output index to debut next month with FY25 baseIndia is set to launch the Index of Service Production (ISP) next month, a crucial new monthly indicator mirroring the Industrial Productio...
India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factorsMiddle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife ...
Graduates 43.8% less likely to get informal jobs: EAC-PM studyBased on unit-level data from the 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUS...
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
Scientists just tracked 188 pet owners in the Netherlands for five days, and the surprising twist is that dogs and cats both lifted mood a little, but only one might be making stress worseA recent Dutch study explored how interacting with cats and dogs impacts our mood and stress. While both pets offer a brief happiness boost...
Karnataka government to decide on revival of student polls in colleges this month: CM D K ShivakumarKarnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has revealed that the upcoming cabinet meeting will address the revival of student body election...
Bank of England votes 7-2 to hold rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has chosen to maintain interest rates at 3.75 percent, a decision that aligns with prevailing predictions among economi...
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallenAmericans face growing challenges affording healthcare. New data reveals a significant drop in those able to manage medical costs and acces...
US retail sales beat expectations in May as energy costs stay highUS retail sales significantly exceeded expectations in May, climbing 0.9 percent to $763.7 billion, driven by a substantial 3.4 percent inc...
UK inflation unexpectedly sticks at 13-month low before BoE rate decisionUK inflation remained steady at 2.8% in May, surprising economists and the Bank of England. This data influenced currency markets, with Ste...
Decision-Day Guide: Warsh faces first big test as Fed ChairFormer Fed governor Kevin Warsh, if elevated to Federal Reserve Chair, faces his first major test amid heightened market sensitivity to US ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...