US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertaintyThe persistently low number of claims suggests that most U.S. companies have not resorted to layoffs. But even if they're not cutting jobs,...
28 May, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Petrol, diesel price surge a 'global crisis', don't hoard fuel: Maharashtra CM FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis labels the fuel price hike a global crisis. He urges citizens to avoid hoarding fuel to preven...
25 May, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Why oil and gas prices are rising today, April 29: Brent crude surges past $114 — here’s what rising oil prices mean for gas prices, inflation, and the Fed rate decision todayWhy US oil and gas prices are rising today, April 29: Brent crude has crossed $114 per barrel, while WTI trades above $103. At the center o...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Trump to send envoys to Islamabad as Iran rules out direct talksAmerican diplomats are heading to Pakistan for crucial ceasefire talks with Iran. This effort aims to de-escalate tensions and address the ...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Uncertainty over US-Iran talks keeps Islamabad locked downIslamabad faces a week-long security lockdown. Markets are deserted and transport disrupted. This is the second lockdown in recent weeks. I...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Pakistan maintains security lockdownIslamabad is under a week-long lockdown, anticipating U.S.-Iran peace talks that remain elusive. Key roads are sealed, impacting daily life...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
UK PM delays COVID lockdown end by four weeks to July 19The last and fourth stage of the lockdown roadmap, dubbed “Freedom Day”, will now move to July 19 instead, amid a worrying spike in cases o...
15 Jun, 2021, 08.39 AM IST
UK PM expected to delay COVID lockdown end by 4 weeks to July 19The last and fourth stage of the lockdown roadmap is now expected around July 19 instead amid a worrying spike in cases of the Delta varian...
14 Jun, 2021, 01.27 PM IST
Mythological content viewing on TV goes up again as states go under lockdownFor the week ended May 14, viewership of mythological content on Hindi general entertainment channels increased to 15.2 billion minutes, wh...
25 May, 2021, 07.19 PM IST
Maharashtra imposes lockdown in Parbhani district; fresh curbs likely in NashikParbhani guardian minister Malik on Friday announced a week-end lockdown in the district following the rising corona cases. Malik said that...
13 Mar, 2021, 12.08 PM IST
India was on the path to economic recovery; local lockdowns threw a spanner in the worksRisk aversion among the public at large and local lockdowns by different states and cities have contributed significantly to the slowdown i...
15 Jul, 2020, 07.00 AM IST
Unemployment rate falls to pre-lockdown level: CMIEHowever, the urban unemployment continues to be higher than pre-Covid levels while the rural unemployment has come down significantly, than...
24 Jun, 2020, 07.27 AM IST
India's employment rate improved by 3.3% for week ended June 14: CMIEThe employment rate in India has been rather low at just below 40%. This implies that less than 40% of the population that is over 14 years...
16 Jun, 2020, 02.06 PM IST
Unemployment rate in India at 24% for week ended May 17: CMIEUnemployment rate in India continued to be high at 24% for the week ended May 17.
19 May, 2020, 10.33 PM IST
Grocery sales rise & fall with lockdown fearsSales of fast moving consumer goods grew 79% during fourth week of March when the government first ordered a nationwide lockdown for 21 day...
11 May, 2020, 09.52 AM IST
Unemployment rate improves to 21.1% from last week's 26%Labour participation in the country fell to 35.4% in the week ended April 26 compared to 42.6% in the week ended March 22, just before the ...
29 Apr, 2020, 12.06 AM IST