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Centre approves Rs 989 crore for 39 road projects in KeralamThe Centre has approved Rs 988.75 crore for 39 road development projects in Keralam that will begin in December. The funding will support t...- Sudhanshu Trivedi targets Congress over mock Parliament, cites World Bank reportSudhanshu Trivedi criticized the Congress party for organizing a mock Parliament after their recent failures. He emphasized the significant...
- 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 ...
- Axis Bank to revise savings account charges from December 1, 2026: Free transaction limit to fall; EDGE Rewards Program to end; charges to riseAxis Bank will implement a new fee structure affecting its domestic and NRI savings accounts. The free cash transaction limit will reduce f...
- Festive demand, capex to fuel India’s industrial growth in H2 FY27 despite risks: ReportFestive demand and sustained public capital expenditure are expected to support India's industrial activity in the second half of FY27, alt...
- 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...
- Brands need to shift to ‘Bharat-first’ strategy as digital usage growsTo effectively connect with rural customers, brands should embrace a 'Bharat-first' advertising philosophy. Digital channels are increasing...
- Karnataka CM orders transfer of 87 KAS officers to fix service delivery hours after MLC election resultsChief Minister DK Shivakumar has ordered the transfer of 87 Karnataka Administrative Service officers to improve public services. This deci...
- 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...
- Kirana stores make room for new generation FMCG brands as they muscle past legacy giantsIndia's kirana market has seen new-age consumer brands expand their market share to nearly 22%. This increase has impacted the dominance of...
- Uttarakhand government presents supplementary budget of Rs 7,844 croreUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has presented a supplementary budget of Rs 7,844.18 crore. This budget prioritises sectors s...
- Health insurance: 5 gaps in your policy that could leave you with a bigger bill at the time of claimThis is a global problem. A World Health Organization report found that out-of-pocket expenses for medicines and other medical products pus...
- Indians develop a taste for dark chocolate as household demand jumps 45%Households in India are increasingly purchasing dark chocolate, with a significant rise in demand over recent years. Urban consumers accoun...
- 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...
- RBI flags rising inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Nino despite resilient Indian economyIndia's external sector shows resilience due to a narrowing trade gap and comfortable foreign exchange reserves. Inflationary pressures hav...
- 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...
- 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...
- From free ration to school uniforms, in-kind welfare moves nearly 22 crore Indians to a higher consumption bracketA recent study indicates that nearly 22 crore Indians benefit from free goods and services provided by the government. This includes foodgr...
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