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ATMs hungry, but not for more cashMany Indians face empty ATMs despite ample cash in circulation. This is due to serious disruptions in cash movement. UPI's rapid rise and i...- More than 500 lives lost in fire incidents over six years, raising serious safety concernsA devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar bed and breakfast, claiming 21 lives, has renewed scrutiny of Delhi's fire safety infrastructure. Thi...
- Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...
- Street vendors earn more, go digital under PM-SVANidhiThe PM-SVANidhi scheme has significantly boosted street vendor incomes by 20%. Digital transactions by vendors have nearly doubled, reachin...
- India records progress against child marriage, gender violenceNew data reveals child marriage rates are falling in India. Women aged 20-24 married before 18 dropped to 20.1%. Spousal violence also decr...
- Psychology says older adults who garden almost every day aren’t just passing time: They are often building small loops of restoration, structure, and self-worthEngaging in gardening offers older adults a wealth of mental and physical benefits. Research indicates it enhances their outlook on aging b...
- India to revamp IIP with new base year, wider coverage from June 1India will launch an updated Index of Industrial Production on June 1. The new IIP will feature a 2022-23 base year and include sectors lik...
- Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore in AprilCentral sector infrastructure projects exceeding Rs 150 crore each show a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore. As of April, 1,981...
- Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
- Social Security COLA 2027 forecast jumps to 3.9% - here's what it means for retireesSocial Security COLA 2027 forecast increase: Seniors may see a 3.9% boost to their Social Security income in 2027, a projected increase fro...
- India’s unincorporated businesses rise to 9.2 crores in Q4FY26India's small businesses are booming. The number of unincorporated establishments grew by 16.7% to 9.2 crore in the January-March quarter. ...
- Unincorporated establishments surge to over 9 cr; jobs hit 15-cr mark: Govt surveyIndia's unincorporated non-agricultural sector shows remarkable growth. Over 9 crore establishments now operate, employing more than 15 cro...
- India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in April; rural joblessness rises to 4.6%India's job market shows stability. The overall unemployment rate was 5.2% in April 2026. Rural joblessness increased slightly. Urban unemp...
- A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
- India’s jobless rate rises to 5% in Q4India's unemployment rate climbed to 5% in the January-March quarter. This rise was primarily due to an increase in joblessness among women...
- May 13 social security check: Social security payments coming on this Wednesday? All you may want to knowSocial security check on May 13: This will be first tranche of social security payments for the month of May.
- India’s urban unemployment rate eases to 6.6% in Jan-March quarter, rural joblessness rises to 4.3%India's urban joblessness saw a slight dip to 6.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Rural unemployment, however, increased to 4.3 perce...
- Women's role in India's labour market is shifting toward stability, SBI Research findsIndia's female labour market may be on the cusp of a structural upgrade, with education, household agency and social mobility driving a gra...
- Gen Z conspiracy: China thinks the West is pushing its youth to quitIn a cultural shift, many young Chinese individuals are opting for 'lying flat'—a lifestyle choice that rejects pressures of constant work ...
- Unregistered business entities grow 8 pc in 2025, add 74.52 lakh jobs: Govt surveyThe Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) captures key economic and operational characteristics of establishments enga...
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