Banks need to push Atal Pension Yojana subscribers toward higher pension slab: DFS SecyFinancial institutions are urged to guide Atal Pension Yojana subscribers towards higher pension slabs. Many subscribers remain in the mini...
20 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...
20 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
'Taught to crack exams, not handle loneliness’: IAS officer, an IIT-Delhi and IIM-Bengaluru graduate, sparks debate on modern-day educationIAS officer, Divya Mittal sparked a debate after reflecting on how elite education often prepares people for exams and careers, but not emo...
20 May, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Retail investing has surged in India, but rural participation remains low, says Sebi Chief Tuhin Kanta PandeyIndia's securities markets have seen substantial growth. Retail investor numbers have surged, and market capitalization has climbed signifi...
18 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
'Not a single day learning how to be happy': IAS officer with IIT-IIM degrees points out what’s missing in school educationIAS officer Divya Mittal highlights critical gaps in India's education system, noting it excels at teaching academic achievement but fails ...
18 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Lightness, warmth, promise to build stronger India together mark much-awaited meeting between PM Modi and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarThe Art of Living International Center witnessed a historic gathering on Sunday as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Gurudev Sri Sri ...
10 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Fake income tax emails target Indians: Kaspersky warns of ‘SilverFox’ hacker attackCybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned Indian consumers about a sophisticated phishing campaign by the SilverFox hacker group. These malic...
09 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Digital access, cyber security challenges in DPI ecosystem: CEA V. NageswaranIndia's digital public infrastructure has reached global standards. However, challenges persist in ensuring everyone can access digital ser...
08 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
04 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Chief Minister Lalduhoma attends Mizoram Rural Bank Branch Managers’ Conclave 2026Mizoram Rural Bank is recognized as one of India's most progressive Regional Rural Banks. The bank achieved a remarkable Credit-Deposit Rat...
02 May, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Is Rs 100 crore retirement plan possible? CA exposes why middle class people feel poor despite good money managementCA Nitin Kaushik criticises the popular ₹100 crore retirement narrative, calling it unrealistic and misleading for the average Indian. He a...
01 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Have machine in the loop: It is time to flip the human-in-the-loop modelTwo stories highlight how AI can empower rather than replace humans. In one, a software engineer used tools like ChatGPT and AlphaFold, alo...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
India's literacy rate up from 74 pc to 80.9 pc in 13 years: Dharmendra PradhanIndia's literacy rate has significantly improved, reaching 80.9% in 2023-24, as highlighted by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan....
08 Sep, 2025, 09.32 PM IST
Government sets March 2016 target of 100 per cent literacy in villagesThe announcement came as President Mukherjee regretted that India still lagged behind some of its neighbours in achieving 100% literacy
08 Sep, 2015, 04.52 PM IST
Improve literacy level to match advanced nations: Pranab MukherjeeThe President lauded the initiatives taken so far to achieve a four-fold increase in literacy levels from 18 per cent in 1951 to 74 per cen...
08 Sep, 2013, 05.41 PM IST
India to achieve 80% literacy rate by 2015: RajuThe government today said it is hopeful of achieving 80 per cent literacy rate by 2015.
18 Jul, 2013, 10.55 PM IST