Modi government in panic mode on current economic situation: CongressThe Congress party alleges the Modi government is in panic over the economy. They point to a reported plan to remove capital gains tax on f...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Congress says India needs ‘radical reset’ in economic policy, targets Narendra Modi govtIndian National Congress has criticized the handling of India’s economy, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of prioritizing elections ov...
21 May, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Ground-level economic situation far removed from govt's propaganda: Congress on PM's WFH appealPrime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeals for judicious fuel use and postponed purchases signal potential austerity measures. The Congr...
11 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AIIndia’s IT slowdown, driven by AI-driven automation and shrinking outsourcing demand, is beginning to hit real estate, mortgages, and emplo...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
It's popular mechanics 101: India’s edge lies in using AI to enhance human productivity, not replace itThe piece argues that AI is not an inevitable force shaping economic outcomes; rather, societies decide how its benefits are distributed. H...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
U.S. minimum wage increase 2026: Why do some states pay $17.95 while others stay at $7.25 and who benefits most in May?The U.S. minimum wage increase 2026 reveals a stark reality. Pay varies sharply by state. The federal rate still stands at $7.25. That numb...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Is the UK still a rich country? Report reveals some regions are poorer than Slovenia and MaltaA recent NIESR report reveals that parts of the UK are now poorer than the least affluent areas of Slovenia and Malta, due to stagnating re...
13 Mar, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
GDP growth figures worse than anticipated, "slowdown" will have severe consequences: Jairam RameshIndia's GDP growth for July-September 2024 was 5.4 per cent, lower than expected. Consumption grew by 6 per cent. Congress leader Jairam Ra...
30 Nov, 2024, 12.50 PM IST
Economic potential eroding rapidly while PM Modi generates hype: CongressIndia's economic growth has slowed to a near two-year low, with GDP growth at 5.4% in July-September 2024. Congress criticizes stagnant wag...
30 Nov, 2024, 11.07 AM IST
'Double engine' of private investment, mass consumption ' derailed' under Modi govt: CongressThe Congress party claims that India is facing a "demand crisis" due to a decade of income stagnation under the Modi government. They cite ...
10 Nov, 2024, 11.25 AM IST
Congress' Jairam Ramesh highlights 'three dark clouds' threatening Indian economy's growthJairam Ramesh criticizes PM Narendra Modi's government by highlighting three critical economic issues: inconsistent private-sector investme...
06 Oct, 2024, 01.39 PM IST
Is India's economy on the brink? Congress slams Modi's economic claims as 'bombastic'Congress claims the Indian economy faces major challenges. It points to low private sector investment, stagnating manufacturing, and a decl...
06 Oct, 2024, 11.13 AM IST
'Proverbial ostrich': Congress slams govt over 'unprecedented decline' in real wagesThe Congress asserted that slow wage growth and high inflation have caused a drop in real wages in India. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh ref...
25 Aug, 2024, 11.41 AM IST
Budget took 'zero action' to restart wage growth: CongressThe Congress stated that stagnant wages have hampered consumption growth and deterred private sector investment. The party criticized Finan...
25 Jul, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
Budget offers PM chance to achieve 'Asli 400 paar' -- nationwide minimum wage of Rs 400: CongressUnion Budget: Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said multiple data sources, including the government's own ...
18 Jul, 2024, 01.22 PM IST
Modi caused 'unprecedented decline' in worker wages; INDIA govt will ensure higher growth: CongressCongress has alleged PM Modi caused a decline in worker wages, affecting economic growth. Ramesh cited various data sources showing stagnat...
21 Apr, 2024, 02.46 PM IST
India needs more inclusive, active social policies: Jean DrezeDreze also expressed concern over widespread underemployment and stagnating wages, which according to him, reflected 'lopsidedness of econo...
14 Jan, 2018, 04.19 PM IST