In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit was at ₹4,35,176 crore as of August-end

More than 42.66 lakh people registered as construction workers to avail benefits from the buildings and construction welfare board of the State. But experts believe the construction sector of Odisha is not large enough to accommodate such a large labour force

OPEC and the U.S. can help ease oil prices in case there is disruption in supply due to a full-blown conflict between Israel and Iran; while OPEC has enough spare capacity to compensate for the loss of Iranian supplies, much of that capacity is in the Gulf region and potentially vulnerable to attack

Addressing the 3rd edition of Kautiliya Economic Conclave here, the Minister said, India's critical economic performance in the recent decade was underscored by its leapfrog from the 10th to the fifth largest economy in five years.

“The economic growth story of India is tremendous. India is among very few large economies which are growing 7-8%,” Mukesh Aghi said

RBI instructs banks to review payment systems for accessibility to persons with disabilities, ensuring digital payment inclusivity

“There are other policy tools that are being discussed that are still in the pipeline,” Chinese Finance Minister Lan said, adding that there is “ample room” in the budget

According to quick estimates of the economic think tank National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), logistics costs in India ranged between 7.8% to 8.9% of GDP for the fiscal 2021-22

The Group of Ministers on GST rate on life and health insurance decided to exempt GST on premiums paid for health insurance with coverage of ₹5 lakh for individuals other than senior citizens; final decision to be taken by the GST Council

Reliance Industries continued to remain the most-valued domestic firm, followed by TCS, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel

Nirmala Sitharaman said that India is looking towards boosting domestic capacities, and building resilience against external shocks

Unemployment is not merely an economic issue, but a fundamental political challenge that strikes at the heart of how we organise our societies

Direct interventions through retail sale of basic food items such as rice, atta, dal and onion have helped maintain a stable price regime, Union Consumer Affairs and Food Minister Pralhad Joshi said

We also analyse the IMF’s report on world economy as well as their forecast for India.

Since June, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have consistently bought equities after withdrawing ₹34,252 crore in April-May

The Ministry’s latest monthly economic review points to evidence of a slowdown in urban demand as reflected in the performance of various indicators during the first half of FY25

The author, professor and former NITI Aayog member was 69.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu were among those who paid tribute to the PM’s Economic Advisory Council chairman

This is the fourth straight monthly hike in commercial LPG prices; Commercial LPG now costs ₹1,754.50 per 19-kg cylinder in Mumbai, ₹1,911.50 in Kolkata and ₹1,964.50 in Chennai

Foreign portfolio investors withdrew ₹94,000 crore from Indian stock market in October due to high valuations, shifting focus to Chinese stocks

Were they sanctioned for supply and sales to Russia? Will things be different under the Trump administration?

“High food inflation in October, 2024 is mainly due to increase in inflation of vegetables, fruits and oils and fats,” the National Statistical Office said

37 Ministers have been dropped from the govt in PM Modi’s third term; eighteen of the dropped Ministers had lost the Lok Sabha elections

The world today is chaotic, driven by a lack of care and empathy. Imagine if our leaders cared for us, if we cared for each other, and if we cared for the environment. This story, set on the Island of Awareness (iOA), explores these possibilities.

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The apex court fixes next hearing on July 22; Govt says counselling to begin from July 24 

Additionally, the NEET UG 2024 results were revised, resulting in a decline in the number of toppers.

The Young India Skill University, which will work out of a temporary campus this academic year, will have a permanent campus at Meerkhanpet near Hyderabad

Chivukula graduated with a M. Tech (Aerospace Engineering), majoring in Jet Propulsion in 1970 from IIT Madras. In addition, he received an MBA from The Harvard Business School in 1980

Institute has been topping NIRF’s list of best management colleges since 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for State-level investment push, focus on green jobs, birth of first-generation political leaders

Canara Bank distributes scholarships worth ₹18 crore to 44,742 students, supporting education for SC/ST girl students nationwide

The clean tech start-up specialises in electrifying vehicle refrigeration systems for mid-mile and last-mile cold chain logistics

Credit-based programme to integrate interpersonal, intrapersonal skills in legal education curriculum

The institute aims to provide a comprehensive approach to nurturing startups and addressing the skill gaps faced by entrepreneurs.

Prof Geim addressed the 15th Convocation of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS).

This residential MBA-equivalent program targets high-potential candidates with up to two years of work experience. 

The Tamil Nadu government’s Naan Mudhalvan Project that enhances employability and skills among youth, serves as a vital context for our collaboration, says CUPA head Peter Phillips

The study conducted in 705 districts emphasised the need for men’s participation in sharing household responsibilities to achieve work-life balance for both genders

The IPO will consist of a fresh issue of up to ₹Rs 170 crore and an offer for sale of ₹Rs 400 crore by the promoter selling shareholder: -- Sanjay Namdeo Salunkhe

“If these children were to get glasses, India would stand to gain nearly 1.2 million years of schooling every year, amounting to a future economic productivity boost of ₹156 billion”

As part of the ranking, ISB was globally ranked eighth in Alumni Network, seventh in ‘Salary Today’, and 19 in ‘Percentage of Salary Increase’, among other parameters

Set to start in January 2025, these programs aim to equip Indian professionals with essential skills in digital marketing and data analysis.

This distinguished academic position aims to enhance research in computational mechanics, including areas such as novel numerical methods and data-driven modelling.

Applications are open until November 29, 2024, with additional admission rounds planned for the 2025 entry year.

The company’s consolidated loss stood at 1,131.3 crore in FY24, up from ₹ 84.1 crore recorded in the earlier fiscal period.

The implementation of the NEP 2020 is aimed at bringing a sea change in the education system of the State