Around 400 workers from India, Bangladesh accuse Singapore firms of unpaid wagesHundreds of migrant workers, primarily from India and Bangladesh, are alleging non-payment of wages by two Singapore-registered firms. Inve...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
ATMs in small hubs may run out of cash: Confederation of ATM IndustryATM operators are demanding ₹100 crore compensation from banks. State Bank of India is accused of sending most cash to big cities. This lea...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Global Market: China's services sector growth hits three-month high in May, demand improvesChina's services sector experienced its fastest growth in three months during May, driven by robust domestic demand and a rebound in overse...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Infosys shares jump 6%, rally 10% in 3 days as IT stocks shine. More upside ahead?Infosys shares have rallied sharply, rising nearly 10% in three days as investors reassess valuations following a steep AI-driven correctio...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
27 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
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 ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
An SNL 'All Drug Olympics?' Not quite. But these Enhanced Games are no jokeThe "Enhanced Games" in Las Vegas allows athletes to use performance enhancers, aiming to challenge mainstream sports' anti-doping efforts ...
24 May, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
India has leverage to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war: Estonian FMEstonia believes India can pressure Russia to end the Ukraine war. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna highlighted India's leverage. He also ex...
20 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
India key partner, Estonia will be 'very happy' if PM Modi visits: Foreign ministerEstonia desires stronger ties with India. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna invites Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a visit. He also seeks I...
20 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Is a deeper bond crash ahead? From Washington to Tokyo, governments are paying the highest borrowing costs in decades as global bond yields surge — why are investors dumping bonds?Global Bond Yields Spike to Multi-Decade Highs as Iran War Fuels Inflation Crisis: From Washington to Tokyo, governments are now paying the...
18 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Why Samsung shares just surged 7% to save Kospi from a tragic market meltdownSamsung Electronics shares surged sharply on Monday after the company resumed mediated wage negotiations with its largest labour union, eas...
18 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spendWhile consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptio...
13 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other prominent US executives invited to join Trump on trip to ChinaPresident Donald Trump embarks on a trip to China this week to meet President Xi Jinping. Several prominent US executives from technology a...
12 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST