Central Bank of India well-positioned to surpass Rs 5,000 cr profit in FY27: MD Kalyan KumarCentral Bank of India targets Rs 5,000 crore annual profit during this fiscal year. A new tax regime offers a significant boost. The bank p...
28 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
21 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar Yojana notified: Check eligibility, direct link to portal, DBT rules, how to apply and Lakshmir Bhandar differencesWest Bengal's Annapurna Yojna will soon replace Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme. Eligible women will receive Rs 3,000 monthly. This financial aid a...
20 May, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata's apprentice who did 'khela' on his mentorSuvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister. His journey from Mamata Banerjee's trusted aide to her political riv...
09 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Can Modi’s BJP crack Mamata Banerjee’s TMC stronghold in make-or-break Phase 2?West Bengal election 2026 is a key test for PM Modi and the BJP as they aim to challenge the TMC's stronghold. Over 3.22 crore voters will ...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Weaker monsoon prediction, Iran war cloud growth outlookIndia's rural economy is faced with potential challenges. A weaker monsoon and rising farm costs from the Iran war could impact growth this...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Bengaluru tweet brawl: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu sparks debate on migration and city’s future; tech investor pushes back hard - 'Can't disagree more'After Bengaluru’s floods, Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu criticized rural joblessness and migration for straining the city’s infrastructure. Investor...
21 May, 2025, 02.56 PM IST
Why droughts, not economic struggles, could be the new reason for urban migrationA study analyzing internal migration patterns across 72 countries over 50 years highlights how droughts are emerging as a key driver of mig...
16 Oct, 2024, 05.03 PM IST
How urban migration has changed — and is changing — ideas of rural IndiaRise of rurbanism One of the major reasons for the changing structure of rural India is the impact of urbanisation. Migration to the cities...
28 Jun, 2023, 11.03 PM IST
View: How India can fix the problem of inequality of opportunityEconomic opportunities are a very important factor that drives people to migrate, despite higher inequality in urban areas. Given that urba...
11 Mar, 2021, 11.57 PM IST
Gautam Adani warns of growth being hit if rural-to-urban migration is not checked"The total number of migrant workers in India exceeds 100 million. One in four workers in India is a migrant. Some migration is beneficial....
13 Aug, 2020, 06.05 PM IST
Poor migrants move to other rural areas, relatively well-off to urban, finds studyA study found that 78% of all individuals from rural Bihar went to an urban destination. However, those belonging to the top of the social ...
02 Jan, 2020, 09.53 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Understanding urban governance, holisticallyHalfway through the polls, we look at what the election manifestos of the Congress and BJP tell us on rural versus-urban development.
29 Apr, 2014, 06.19 AM IST
Stop blaming rural migration for urban ills: StudyRapid urbanisation of villages and expansion of urban areas pose a challenge than migration of people from rural areas to the cities.
30 Nov, 2011, 09.47 AM IST
- Gujarat tops in pace of urbanisation
The latest National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) report, ‘Migration in India’ , has found Gujarat to have the highest rate of urbanisa...
14 Nov, 2010, 11.38 AM IST
- Employment main cause of migration in 2007-08: NSSO
The majority of households in urban as well as rural areas migrate because of employment opportunities, according to a new government surve...
15 Jun, 2010, 10.44 PM IST
- For an integrated rural-urban policy
Investment in rural India is crucial.
20 Oct, 2008, 04.15 AM IST