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Infrastructure capex key to Viksit Bharat aim, private sector must step up

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India should maintain its investment momentum in infrastructure, positioning it as a central pillar of the country's medium-term growth strategy, and a key enabler of its vision ... Read More


The Dollar seems doomed. Why some economists are pushing back.

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The dollar is staring at its sharpest January slide in eight years, following a dismal 2025. While many investors take a negative view on the greenback, some are betting on a reb... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26 urges policy action to raise women's labour participation

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- While women's participation in paid work is rising slowly, "the imbalance underscores the need for policies that promote shared domestic responsibilities and better care infrastruct... Read More


Government needs a startup mindset, merely making rules isn't enough: Economic Survey

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The government needs to play an entrepreneurial role, taking smart risks in emerging areas rather than merely making the rules, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said, pitching for an ... Read More


Economic Survey pitches climate-resilient, market-linked reforms to boost farm incomes

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-26 has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen India's agriculture sector, focusing on deepening reforms, promoting climate-resilient technologies... Read More


Redditor shares heartwarming experience with Bengaluru auto driver: 'There are still good people around us'

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Bengaluru and its auto drivers, infamous for the Kannada language row, often make headlines for getting into quarrels with passengers. However, a Redditor took a moment out to hi... Read More


Bank deposits shrink in household savings as MFs, equities gain ground: Economic Survey

MUMBAI, Jan. 29 -- Bank deposits have steadily lost prominence in Indian households' financial savings as mutual funds and equities capture a larger share. Bank deposits now account for just 35% of a... Read More


Melania Trump's new documentary set to premiere: Here's how to watch

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- First lady Melania Trump is offering a behind-the-scenes look at her life in the weeks leading up to President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration through a new documentary titled M... Read More


Economic survey proposes higher GST slabs for ultra-processed foods to combat childhood obesity

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-26 has proposed aggressive fiscal measures to tackle the nation's growing health crisis, including moving ultra-processed foods into the highest GST tax ... Read More


Economic Survey 2026 outlines 3 global market risks. Could it be worse than 2008 global financial crisis?

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2026, released on Thursday, flags a growing and deeply concerning vulnerability in the global economic system in the light of rising geopolitical risks and ec... Read More