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What the Economic Survey suggests to improve quality of life in Indian cities

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Cities shape people's lives-they're the places where people work, get educated, migrate to, raise families, earn a livelihood, and more. Beyond this, cities are central to econom... Read More


US population growth slows sharply as migration drops, Census estimates show

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Population growth in the United States slowed markedly in 2025, with the country adding just 1.8 million people, or 0.5%, between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to Vin... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26: Despite many skilling schemes, India has a results problem

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- Despite years of public spending on skilling schemes, India continues to struggle with converting training programmes into stable jobs, noted the Economic Survey 2025-26. The annua... Read More


Economic Survey calls for industrialization model with focus on global value chain

NEW DELHI, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey on Thursday called for creating a new industrialisation model focused on deeper integration into global value chains, rather than existing models centred on i... Read More


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