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FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
Question is affordability, whether other expenditure can benefit people more than freebies: CEA Nageswaran pitches for focused welfare interventionsNageswaran said the issue should be looked at sensibly rather than on an emotional plane and the question that needs to be asked is if it i...
Swiss head to polls in divisive anti-immigration voteSwiss citizens vote Sunday on two key referendums. One proposal aims to cap the nation's population at 10 million, potentially impacting im...
Alang shipbreaking yard, world's largest, faces worst-ever crisis as vessel arrivals hit record lowAlang, India's largest shipbreaking yard, is experiencing its worst downturn. Geopolitical tensions and extended ship lifespans have led to...
Europe rolls out new migration system: Here's what you need to knowThe EU's new Pact on Migration and Asylum is now in effect, introducing mandatory screening for irregular arrivals and border asylum proced...
India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth; manufacturing leap still missing: ReportIndia's labour productivity gap with China has widened significantly since 2000, despite strong economic growth. The country has yet to ach...
Hero of the day: Indian construction worker becomes Romanian town's one of the most celebrated residents for saving a 5-year-old girl, awarded honorary citizenshipIndian construction worker Vipan Kumar has been awarded honorary citizenship by the Romanian city of Craiova after rescuing a five-year-old...
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...
Trump administration challenges judge’s order on $100,000 H-1B visa feeThe Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's decision that invalidated a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. A Boston court...
Mahindra's SUV output dips up to 15% in June amid supply chain worker crunch; XUV 7XO, Thar production hitMahindra & Mahindra is experiencing a significant drop in SUV production. A shortage of contract workers is affecting key parts suppliers. ...
Prince William says UK homelessness 'preventable' with AIPrince William announced at London Tech Week that AI technology can prevent homelessness in the UK. His charity, Homewards, launched a data...
Swiggy, Zomato, Uber asked to register gig workers by June 21: ReportApp-based platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Blinkit, and Zepto must register their gig workers on the e-Shram portal by Jun...
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
Vizag Steel Plant accident: Centre announces Rs 25 lakh ex gratia, job for victims' kinThe Centre has announced significant support for families affected by the Vizag Steel Plant accident. Ex gratia compensation of Rs 25 lakh ...
PM Modi terms welfare of the poor among key achievements of his govt's 12-year tenurePM Narendra Modi highlighted his government's welfare initiatives over the past 12 years. He stated that India has seen significant transfo...
Another Shivakumar cannot emerge in Bengaluru South, BJP-JD(S) workers should join development efforts: CMKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar called for unity among political workers in Bengaluru South. He emphasized that no other leader like...
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
Trump orders tighter banking scrutiny of undocumented migrants, warns of account seizuresPresident Trump announced an executive order to shut down and seize funds from bank accounts supporting illegal immigration or holding welf...
South Korea launches new team to protect foreign workers' rightsSouth Korea's Ministry of Justice has launched a new team within the Korea Immigration Service to protect foreign workers' rights and preve...
Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...