It is estimated that less than half of Indian population has access to safe drinking water and two-thirds of the country's 718 districts are experiencing extreme water depletion. Read more »
An amount of Rs 95,000 crore has been released so far to the states and UTs with legislature to meet GST compensation shortfall, apart from an additional borrowing permission for Rs 1,06,830... Read more »
Budget 2021 should target doubling of farmers’ income through monetisation of their high-value produce, better price realisation, and a congenial policy environment. Read more »
The revival in the economy is backed by a 5.8% increase in government consumption expenditure. Read more »
The study says immune systems of one per cent of white participants and 10% of Asian participants are not expected to respond well. Read more »
The loss of biodiversity is a huge problem threatening the very existence of life on earth. Read more »
Economic activity and health outcomes are closely connected -- data show people will increase their mobility and spending if they feel safe. Read more »
World leaders should use the current crisis to build an environmentally sustainable, resilient and inclusive economy, says Kristalina Georgieva. Read more »
The proposed borrowing will not reflect on the Union Budget, but will appear as capital receipts in state budgets. Read more »
IMF says the Indian economy will fall by 10.3% in the current financial year, compared with 4.5% contraction predicted in June. Read more »