India lifted 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, says World BankBetween 2011 and 2023, India successfully elevated about 496 million people from poverty, showcasing a significant reduction in those livin...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
India records one of the fastest poverty declines in the world, poverty down from 27.1% to 2.6%: World BankIndia has seen a significant decline in poverty, with the rate dropping from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent. Approximately 496 million people ...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirms govt's fiscal discipline push, puts public debt target at 50% of GDP by 2030FM Sitharaman linked the government's broader economic priorities -- fiscal consolidation, inflation management and currency stability -- w...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Stocks in news: Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, YES Bank, Raymond, BPCL, Coforge and Senco GoldIndian equity markets have faced a decline for four consecutive sessions, with the Nifty falling significantly. Various factors, including ...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Assam cabinet approves Welspun Group's investment proposal to set up manufacturing unit in RangiaAssam's cabinet approved an investment proposal from Weetek Plastic Private Limited to set up a manufacturing unit. The cabinet also amende...
24 Oct, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
AI hopes, industrial malaise drive boom in German startupsMore than 3,000 startups were founded in Germany in the first half of 2026, according to economy ministry data. That's an all-time record a...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
After AAP's jibe over defections, Congress' Khera calls Kejriwal-led party 'twice as shameless' as BJPPawan Khera of Congress criticised the Aam Aadmi Party for its attacks regarding defections to the BJP. Khera emphasised that AAP had also ...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Space-tech’s missing link: The skilled talent powering India’s $100 billion ambitionSpace job news: India's space industry is undergoing significant changes, with an increasing presence of private startups contributing to i...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Ayush services sector growing fast; projected to hit up to USD 318 billion by 2047: StudyThe Ayush services sector is projected to reach USD 216-318 billion by 2047 as it continues to expand. This sector reported a 16.91 percent...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Festive hiring boosts diversity as women, PwDs gain wider job opportunitiesIn this festive hiring season, companies are championing diversity by expanding job opportunities, particularly for women and individuals w...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
India could be 26% richer if more women join workforceThe participation of women in India's labor force presents a multifaceted challenge influenced by cultural views and economic elements. New...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
US: How sweeping job cuts have reshaped life and job prospects in the DC areaDespite living in one of the most affluent parts of the country, many in the greater D.C. area - which includes parts of Maryland and Virgi...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in September 2026Corporate bond mutual funds invest at least 80% of their corpus in the papers of the highest-rated companies which makes them relatively sa...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Nearly 250 districts have over 25% youth out of work, educationOver a quarter of young Indians aged fifteen to twenty-nine are NEET. This issue is most pronounced across northern Indian districts and so...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Modinomics at 76: The birthday cake, the candles and the numbersPM Narendra Modi turns 76 as he completes nearly 12 years in office, a period that has reshaped India’s economic landscape through infrastr...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Assume leadership, put nation first, FM Sitharaman tells Gen Z, Gen AlphaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged young graduates to prioritize national interests in leadership roles. She highlighted India's eco...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Not just in legislature, rare to see women in corner offices of PSUs tooWomen account for less than 10% of employees in India’s central public sector enterprises, with representation particularly weak in supervi...
06 Sep, 2026, 03.21 PM IST