Kharagpur Sadar Assembly Election Result 2026: Among BJP's Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya, TMC's Pradip Sarkar and CPIM's Rita Singh, who is winning?Vote counting for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections begins tomorrow in Kharagpur. The industrial hub's fate hangs in the balance as t...
04 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
U.S. minimum wage increase 2026: Why do some states pay $17.95 while others stay at $7.25 and who benefits most in May?The U.S. minimum wage increase 2026 reveals a stark reality. Pay varies sharply by state. The federal rate still stands at $7.25. That numb...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
How big could the 2027 COLA be? Early predictions give Social Security cluesSocial Security payments crossed $2,000 in 2026 after a COLA raise, but attention is now on 2027. Early estimates point to a smaller increa...
04 Feb, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
India’s rural manufacturing boom and the rise of homegrown agritool brandsIndia's rural manufacturing is experiencing a significant revival. Agritools are now designed for farmers' needs, focusing on affordability...
24 Dec, 2025, 11.21 AM IST
SSDI COLA estimate 2026: projected 2.7% Social Security boost — but medicare premiums may cut your gainsSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients may see a boost in 2026. The projected COLA increase is 2.7%. This could raise avera...
04 Oct, 2025, 04.01 PM IST
‘Luxury’ in India or basic necessity abroad? Man's bold claim takes Internet by stormIndia's economic growth sparks debate on luxury and affordability. A viral video highlights accessible conveniences in India. Counterargume...
01 Jun, 2025, 07.21 AM IST
Bengaluru blooms while villages bleed: Rs 10,000 crore man says IT haven's growth is fuelled by rural declineSridhar Vembu points out the economic disparity between urban and rural India. He says rural areas face a trade deficit due to low value ad...
21 May, 2025, 06.53 AM IST
Rs 60 lakh income but low quality life: Bengaluru Reddit user considers migrating amid 'poor infrastructure and rising costs'A Bengaluru man’s candid Reddit post about his struggles despite earning ₹60 lakh annually has gone viral. He expressed frustration over po...
26 Apr, 2025, 10.35 PM IST
Budget 2025: Sitharaman has one job to do, and it’s the most crucial oneIndia faces a critical challenge with rising unemployment, as it experiences its slowest growth in four years. As Finance Minister Nirmala ...
20 Jan, 2025, 02.02 PM IST
Here's how a 150 sqft solution may solve the big US housing problemA new proposal seeks to convert vacant office spaces in U.S. cities into affordable micro-apartments measuring 150 square feet. Developed b...
28 Oct, 2024, 11.07 AM IST
India's fast-growing economy has a problemIndia faced criticism for withholding a labor survey revealing high unemployment until after Modi's re-election in 2019.
18 Jun, 2024, 09.37 AM IST
India's plan of becoming the fastest-growing G20 nation may hinge on the weatherIndia's precarious balance between human ingenuity and environmental fragility is under threat as record-breaking temperatures and extreme ...
31 May, 2024, 11.24 AM IST
Multilateral institutions should help India to create decent work environment: ILO's Richard SamansIndia's G20 presidency will establish a working group on women empowerment to address issues such as low female labor force participation r...
10 Sep, 2023, 07.07 PM IST
India looks to poor farmers to rescue virus-ravaged economyRising consumption in rural areas contrasts with that of urban areas, where companies are still struggling to boost their sales following t...
09 Nov, 2020, 09.12 AM IST
India quite literally needs to put a roof over its China dreamGiving rural migrants an incentive to return is crucial to restoring economic activity to pre-Covid levels.
11 Jul, 2020, 09.17 AM IST
It's Bangladesh versus India in the development raceDespite its struggles in manufacturing, India is growing rapidly -- even faster than Bangladesh, in most years.
26 Feb, 2019, 06.07 AM IST
- China says it is confident of meeting goal for urban unemployment
China's labour minister said Sunday he was confident the country could keep urban unemployment this year below 4.5 per cent, despite the ch...
09 Mar, 2008, 01.22 PM IST