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Rs 10,000 investment created a Rs 600 crore per yer business: How Bengaluru man created flourishing IT empire that survived three recessionsBengaluru entrepreneur RS Shanbhag had just Rs 10,000 in is pocket but a vision and a relentless can-do attitude. The firm he established i...- India lifted 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, says World BankBetween 2011 and 2023, India successfully elevated about 496 million people from poverty, showcasing a significant reduction in those livin...
- India records one of the fastest poverty declines in the world, poverty down from 27.1% to 2.6%: World BankIndia has seen a significant decline in poverty, with the rate dropping from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent. Approximately 496 million people ...
- PM Modi reviews projects worth over Rs 16,000 crore across 31 States, UTs at 54th PRAGATI meetingPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 54th PRAGATI meeting to evaluate infrastructure projects worth over Rs 16,000 crore. The meeting f...
- Manjhi releases 1,000 crore under PM job scheme to support 11,333 micro enterprisesMicro, Small & Medium Enterprises minister Jitan Ram Manjhi announced the release of ₹1,000 crore in subsidy. This funding aims to support ...
- Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...
- AI an economic equaliser, tech at its best when inclusive, democratic: Google India's Preeti LobanaPreeti Lobana from Google India emphasises the transformative power of AI for small and medium businesses. She highlights the importance of...
- AI an economic equaliser, tech at its best when inclusive, democratic: Google India's Preeti LobanaGoogle underscores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in promoting economic equality and inclusivity among businesses. Preeti Loba...
- Delhi to Haridwar in 1.5 hours next month? Nitin Gadkari says new road projects will boost tourism, jobsUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the opening of new road projects next month. Travel time from Delhi to H...
- West Asia crisis so far may cost govt Rs 1.35 lakh crore, spending cuts unlikely: ICRA Chief Economist Aditi NayarThe West Asia crisis may impose a fiscal burden of approximately Rs 1.35 lakh crore on India. Government spending has generally remained be...
- AI adoption rises sharply among US small businesses, but technical expertise remains key challenge: Goldman SachsAI adoption among rural small business owners has significantly increased, reaching 80% in 2026. Despite this growth, a lack of technical e...
- Ladakh to launch Rs 100 crore startup policy next month, aims to benefit 1,000 startupsThe UT Administration of Ladakh plans to launch a Startup Policy next month to support local entrepreneurs. With a budget of ₹100 crore, th...
- UK employees receiving per diem payments must separately disclose them if they cross HMRC-specified limits; Know what employees should doIn the UK, employees receiving per diem must be mindful of reporting amounts that exceed HMRC limits, as these payments are taxable income ...
- Periodic Labour Force Survey to expand coverage to capture unpaid household, volunteers from January 2027From January 2027, the Periodic Labour Force Survey will include unpaid household activities and digital platform workers. New questions wi...
- India's manufacturing and services sectors are projected to generate more than 35 crore new jobs by 2030: ReportIndia's manufacturing and services sectors are projected to create more than 35 crore new jobs by 2030. The automotive sector alone is expe...
- PLFS set for fresh overhaul, govt seeks public & expert opinion on upcoming new thingsThe National Statistics Office (NSO), which has conducted the PLFS since 2017, plans to introduce the modifications from January 2027, when...
- November Visa Bulletin: Big movement for Indian family-sponsored green-card applicantsThe November US Visa Bulletin brings significant progress for Indian family-sponsored green-card applicants, with F1, F2B and F3 dates adva...
- India’s labour survey to soon include platform workers and unpaid household workIndia will update its Periodic Labour Force Survey starting January 2027 to enhance data collection. The modified sampling design aims to i...
- NSDC raises Rs 4 crore through Social Stock Exchange for global skilling initiativeThe funds raised will be used to provide skilling and employment opportunities to 600 youth from economically weaker other backward classes...
- ‘Vote chori sarkaar’ perfected ‘gramin mazdoori chori’: Congress slams VB G RAM G Act after alleging no workers found at 5 Beed sitesCongress has accused the Modi government of replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, undermining rural support systems. Allegations of attendance...
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