Unemployment rate rose to 6.9 per cent in October: study

It also said that labour participation was lowest since January 2016

Countries move away from coal even as India moves towards it

Germany, Japan, Spain and the US have all decided to move to renewable energy

'Thank You' : The expression of gratitude is now propaganda tool in an elected sphere

The Indian government thanking its chief executive for a decision which is a right of the citizen makes a point: The government and the prime …

Inequality among farmers keeps 85 per cent out of discourse

Like in the formal economy, the farm economy also suffers from concentration of lands within a small group

103rd Indian Science Congress begins at Mysuru

Event to stress on the use of science and technology for indigenous development in India

How clouds don’t matter when it comes to radar technologies

Recent remarks make one wonder about the efficacy with which important information is ferried to the prime minister, and if he is aware about how …

Water sharing with Bangladesh: It may still be too early to talk about Teesta river

Bangladesh PM brings up Teesta during agreement for Kushiyara river; Expert says clarity on water volume still lacking   

Nepal earthquake: death toll crosses 3,600

The toll may further rise as bodies are still feared trapped under the rubble. US, UK and India offer financial aid to Nepal

National Digital Health Mission: Weak links in a weak chain

Instead of making a show of improving private healthcare, the Union government would be better off if it focuses on improving its public health …

Political economy of welfare

The BJP-led government's change of heart for big-ticket rural programmes says a lot about its dwindling political fortune

Coronavirus vaccines: TRIPS waiver caught in WTO labyrinth

Little change in the position of countries opposing waiver of intellectual property rights; India-South Africa proposal being through hoops …

Centre orders fresh EIA for Aranmula airport project

National Green Tribunal had earlier cancelled the environmental clearance given to the project after pointing out flaws in the EIA study

Kashmir flood: Met dept predicts more rainfall, Centre grants Rs 200 crore for relief

Police helpline number receives more than 30,000 calls and almost 9,500 WhatsApp messages

India’s coal power fleets under-utilised, says report, amid auctions

Performance of coal power fleets declined by 21 per cent from 78 per cent in 2010 — a historical low