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Assam pitches ‘geographic equity’ for Viksit Bharat at NITI meetAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a new development approach called 'Geographic Equity'. This aims to ensure growth benefit...- Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
- Geopolitical crises, economic cooperation, artificial intelligence to be key focus areas of G7 meet in France: SourcesThe 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France, will focus on geopolitical crises, economic cooperation, AI, and developmental partnerships. Discussio...
- On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...
- India's MSME growth remains concentrated despite expansion in credit and formalisation: ReportThe study highlights the geography of MSME growth in India and calls for more balanced, targeted expansion of enterprise activity and forma...
- Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...
- Europe is facing up to a painful vulnerability to drone warfareA Russian drone crash in Romania highlights Europe's struggle with modern aerial warfare. Drone incidents are now a near-daily occurrence a...
- Brazil’s cotton farmers cash in on rally fueled by obstacles worlds awayBrazilian cotton farmers are poised to profit from a significant price rally, driven by geopolitical tensions impacting synthetic fiber pro...
- Upgrade grid to realise AI dream: Applied Materials executiveApplied Materials urges India to modernise its power grid to fuel its AI ambitions, highlighting the need for reliable, clean energy. The c...
- LG Vinai Saxena approves major wage rationalisation reforms for daily wagers in LadakhLadakh's Lieutenant Governor has approved a significant wage increase for daily, part-time, seasonal, and need-based workers. Skilled worke...
- India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in April; rural joblessness rises to 4.6%India's job market shows stability. The overall unemployment rate was 5.2% in April 2026. Rural joblessness increased slightly. Urban unemp...
- In 1908, a worker sifting soil beside the Danube uncovered a tiny chalk-covered figure that became one of the world’s most famous prehistoric artworksA 1908 Austrian excavation unearthed the Venus of Willendorf, a 29,500-year-old figurine. This small, stylized depiction of a woman, found ...
- Scientists thought this ancient supercontinent broke apart slowly: new research suggests Earth tore itself open far faster than expectedRecent studies reveal that the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana around 180 million years ago was more violent and rapid than previous...
- 14 lakh kanals of state land encroached in Jammu, 3 lakh in Kashmir: Official dataLand mafia has encroached over 17 lakh kanals of state land across Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu division accounts for the majority of this encr...
- India's R&D punches above its weight, but grant delays and red tape hold back researchersIndia is an innovation 'overperformer' but its research systems lag behind. Improving 'ease of doing R&D' is crucial. This requires faster ...
- India’s urban unemployment rate eases to 6.6% in Jan-March quarter, rural joblessness rises to 4.3%India's urban joblessness saw a slight dip to 6.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Rural unemployment, however, increased to 4.3 perce...
- India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
- Bringing 'Kapitalism' Back to Kolkata: Why Bengal needs an economic resetKolkata is poised for an economic resurgence. A new capitalist approach and strategic structural changes are set to reverse capital drain. ...
- Substantial regional disparities in labour market conditions across India: SBI Research ReportIndia’s labour force is undergoing structural transformation with the share of agriculture in the workforce witnessing a modest 23% decline...
- Gas Prices Today May 6: Check latest rates in California, Texas, Florida, New York and PennsylvaniaGas prices saw a rise nationally on May 6, 2026. California remains the most expensive market. Texas offers the lowest prices. Florida, New...
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