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October 4, 2025 5:21 PM

India adds 16.83 crore jobs in six years as unemployment dips to 3.2%, women lead workforce surge

Employment in India has surged to 64.33 crore in 2023-24 from 47.5 crore in 2017-18, marking a net addition of 16.83 crore jobs over six years, according to data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Friday. The unemployment rate has p...

October 4, 2025 5:18 PM

New toll fee rules to boost digital payments at national highway plazas from November 15

In a move to promote digital payments and phase out cash transactions at toll plazas, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2025. The amended ...

October 4, 2025 3:32 PM

MoSPI releases discussion paper 2.0 to integrate free PDS items in CPI framework

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released Discussion Paper 2.0 on incorporating free Public Distribution System (PDS) items into the Consumer Price Index (CPI) compilation framework, as part of the ongoing base revision of ...

October 4, 2025 2:40 PM

Over 15,000 fishers, farmers join virtual sessions to shape India’s fisheries roadmap

Over 15,000 fishers and fish farmers from 34 States and Union Territories participated in a six-month series of virtual interactions organized by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, from April to Septemb...

October 4, 2025 12:08 PM

GST rate cuts usher in economic boost for Jammu & Kashmir

A wave of economic reform is sweeping through Jammu and Kashmir, with the recent reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates from 12% to 5% set to invigorate the region's handicrafts, agriculture, tourism, and specialty products. The policy shift...

October 3, 2025 7:54 PM

India stands out as rare anchor in volatile world: RBI chief

Despite global turbulence caused by trade friction and geopolitical shocks, India has been able to stand out as a rare anchor of stability in a volatile world, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday. In his address at the fourth Kautilya Econom...

October 3, 2025 7:47 PM

Piyush Goyal undertakes official visit to Singapore, focuses on strengthening strategic and economic ties

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal undertook a three-day official visit to Singapore, aimed at bolstering bilateral trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. The visit underscored India’s strong economic growth, reform-drive...

October 3, 2025 12:26 PM

Indian economy is resilient and continues to grow sustainably, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday emphasised that India’s growth is firmly rooted in domestic fundamentals, even as global volatility and shifting international rules redefine the world economic order. Speaking at the inaugural session...

October 3, 2025 10:10 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid sustained FII selling

Selling pressure returned to Indian markets on Thursday after a brief rebound in the previous session, as sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows weighed on sentiment. Both benchmark indices opened lower, reflecting weakness acro...

October 2, 2025 8:58 AM

Musk becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth, Forbes list shows

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday became the first person ever to achieve a net worth of nearly $500 billion, propelled by a rebound in the EV company's shares and surging valuations of the tech entrepreneur's other startups this year. His net worth ...