IITian refused Rs 35 LPA job to pursue his lifelong dream. What is Archit Chandak doing today?An IIT Delhi graduate, Archit Chandak, turned down a ₹35 lakh annual job offer from a major Japanese firm to serve India. He achieved an im...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs district administration to inspect Shalimar Bagh's Fortis HospitalFortis Hospital inspection: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered an immediate inspection of Shalimar Bagh's Fortis Hospital followi...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal pushWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. K...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Vizag Steel Plant accident: Centre announces Rs 25 lakh ex gratia, job for victims' kinThe Centre has announced significant support for families affected by the Vizag Steel Plant accident. Ex gratia compensation of Rs 25 lakh ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Onion farmers seek Rs 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from CentreMaharashtra onion farmers are facing a severe financial crisis. They are urging the central government for a special Rs 10,000 crore reviva...
31 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
India unveils Port Performance Index, maritime digital reforms to boost global competitivenessSarbananda Sonowal said, “We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improvi...
29 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Supreme Court pulls up Centre over food safety failures, seeks auditThe Supreme Court has directed the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to explain why a nationwide performance audi...
29 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
India's out-of-pocket healthcare spending drops significantly, govt data showsIndian families now pay less for healthcare. Out-of-pocket spending fell from 64.2% to 43.4% in ten years. This is due to the government sp...
28 May, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIf the US-Iran ceasefire holds, the markets may see some recovery. The movement of crude oil prices and its impact on the markets supports ...
27 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cerealsMany Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutr...
26 May, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
NCF, bouquet curbs hurting TV consumer experience: Esya Centre studyIndian households still prefer traditional TV for family viewing, news and sports, but there is rising frustration with complex billing and...
25 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Bangladesh launches fresh offshore oil, gas tender with sweeter terms for foreign firmsBangladesh is seeking foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration. The country aims to increase its domestic gas supply and les...
24 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
FMCG sector to log 8-10% growth despite margin pressure: CrisilIndia's FMCG sector anticipates 8-10% revenue growth this fiscal. Price hikes will drive this expansion. However, volume growth is set to s...
21 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
'I quit Rs 19 LPA govt job': NIT engineer resigns from oil PSU citing lack of basic facilities, long hours and toxic bossesA NIT Kurukshetra engineer's recent post on quitting a PSU job despite a reported ₹19 lakh annual package has gone viral on social media. H...
20 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST