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Government mulls further tightening of FDI norms in tobacco sector: SourcesThe Indian government is evaluating a proposal to restrict foreign direct investment in the tobacco sector. This initiative aims to tighten...
Nana Patekar's cardiac arrest puts heart health in focus: 6 habits to start todayThe death of veteran actor Nana Patekar underscores the critical need for cardiovascular health awareness and prevention. Heart disease oft...
India's trade deficit with China crosses USD 100 bn in first 9-monthsIndia's trade deficit with China has climbed to USD 105.93 billion in the initial nine months of this year. However, it is noteworthy that ...
Eye on the price: Retail inflation at 5.54% in September, most on new baseIndia's retail inflation increased to 5.54% year-on-year in September, the highest since January. This rise is attributed to higher food pr...
IMF sees India bucking global slowdown, raises 2026 growth forecast to 7%IMF has increased India's growth forecast for 2026 due to stronger-than-expected economic momentum. Resilient domestic demand and robust se...
Strong statistical systems key to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, says PM's principal secretaryIndia requires a reliable and technology-enabled statistical system to aid evidence-based policymaking. Principal Secretary to the Prime Mi...
Uttarakhand bans gutkha, tobacco and nicotine-containing food products for one yearUttarakhand has issued a ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of tobacco products for one year. This decision emphasizes the impor...
Paid DTH loses 7.5 million subscribers in a yearIndia’s paid DTH television subscriber base fell 13.4% year-on-year to 48.56 million in June 2026, while private FM radio advertising reven...
Wallet war: More new things are fighting for every rupee Indians earnIndian Consumer Spending Trends: Indian households are increasingly shifting their consumption patterns, which reflects a richer variety of...
We have invested $16 billion in R&D of less harmful alternatives for smokers: Philip Morris International’s Tomoko IidaPhilip Morris International (PMI) is offering a range of less harmful alternatives for smokers and has invested USD 16 billion in research,...
Economics Nobel 2026 winners: Who are Robert E Hall and Michael Woodford, and why their research is significant | An explainerEconomists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Economics Nobel, known formally as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences ...
India’s monsoon risks may raise food industry costs: D&BIndia is experiencing agricultural risks attributed to monsoon conditions, which could impact food processors and poultry producers. Procur...
India’s Bumrah dilemma: Numbers expose bowling woes in his absenceIndia's T20I bowling performance significantly relies on Jasprit Bumrah's presence, which affects wicket-taking and economy rates. When Bum...
Child marriage: Progress made, but millions of girls still at risk in India, say expertsIndia still exhibits troubling child marriage rates, with one in three child brides globally residing in the country. Significant improveme...
Statistics ministry proposes common framework to calculate state GDPThe statistics ministry has proposed a common framework for estimating state gross domestic product. This framework uses an expenditure app...
India power demand jumps 11% in September to record 269 GW peak amid deficit monsoonIndia’s power consumption rose 11.3% year-on-year to 162 billion units in September, driven by cooling and irrigation demand amid a deficit...
New data points to a sharper divide in consumption trends in rural, urban IndiaIndian households in urban areas are showing a decline in quarterly expenditure while rural spending is increasing. A study indicates urban...