Srinagar, Feb 6 (IANS) The national multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI) data from Niti Aayog indicates a reduction in poverty levels in Jammu and Kashmir, while also suggesting that access to education and safe drinking water is no longer considered a luxury in the union territory.Niti Aayog’s MPI measures simultaneous deprivations across health, education and standard of living using 12 indicators.Based on NFHS data, it acts as a policy tool for monitoring poverty. Recent data shows a signi…
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Wellington, Feb 4 (IANS) New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose to 5.4 per cent in the December 2025 quarter, the highest since the September 2015 quarter when it was 5.7 per cent, Stats NZ reported Wednesday. The unemployment rate of 5.4 per cent was up from 5.3 per cent in the previous quarter, said the statistics department, Xinhua News Agency reported.The number of unemployed people rose by 5,000 to 165,000 over the quarter, while both employment and participation in the labour market increase…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Leading industry chambers on Tuesday said the India-US trade deal will enhance the global competitiveness of Indian products while catalysing manufacturing growth, employment creation and the development of resilient supply chains.The US has immediately reduced reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, while waiving off the other 25 per cent tariffs imposed on the country for purchasing Russian oil.“The expected reduction of US-India tariffs to …
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A day after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shared key takeaways for the city in the proposals, highlighting that the Budget opens new opportunities for Delhi in areas including infrastructure and health.Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Chief Minister Gupta thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Home Minister Amit Shah for continued support in matters relating to Delh…
Jaipur, Feb 1 (IANS) Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026–27, aimed at strengthening the goal of a developed India, “presents a clear and confident vision of the country’s bright and self-reliant future”.She said that watching the live presentation of the “public welfare–oriented Budget” offered “a comprehensive understanding of India’s long-term development strategy, which focuses on inclusive growth, innovation, and economic resilience.”Laud…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026-2027 speech on Sunday reflected the Centre’s push to strengthen the fisheries sector and a robust support for animal husbandry in rural and peri-urban areas to spur farm sector growth.India’s fisheries and animal husbandry sectors are vital pillars of rural livelihoods and national food security, contributing significantly to the agricultural GDP and employment.As part of increasing farmers’ income, the Budget includ…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) More than 7.6 lakh Pakistanis left the country for work in 2025, a figure that highlights the growing economic stress and lack of job opportunities at home, according to the data by finance ministry’s Monthly Economic Update and Outlook for January 2026.The report showed weak performance in key areas such as exports, foreign direct investment (FDI) and overall growth.However, remittances stand out as the only strong contributor. Remittances rose to $19.7 billion in the…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises form the backbone of India’s industrial economy, accounting for approximately 35.4 per cent of manufacturing, around 48.58 per cent of exports and 31.1 per cent of GDP, the government said on Thursday in Economic Survey 2025-26.Self‑Reliant India (SRI) Fund, launched to infuse Rs 50,000 crore as equity funding for MSMEs, has assisted 682 MSMEs with investments totalling Rs 15,442 crore as of November 30, 2025, according to the offi…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Wednesday with the address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses.According to reports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to table the Budget on February 1, which falls on a Sunday — a rare occurrence that would require special arrangements.The Economic Survey, providing a comprehensive review of the economy, is anticipated to be laid before Parliament on January 29.Earlier this month, U…
Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has introduced the Youth Policy-2026, aimed at ensuring the all-round development of the state’s youth and preparing them as responsible citizens and future leaders. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Tuesday confirmed that a three-tier institutional framework will be established for the effective implementation of the policy. This includes a high-level committee chaired by the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, along with a state-level tas…