'Only Cure For Migration Is To Create Jobs'

The Odisha government told the assembly over 40,000 workers migrated from the state last year, with the highest number -- 26,151 -- from Balangir. IMAGE: Biju Janata Dal Chief Naveen Patnaik at a......

It's raining job promises in Odisha

Despite declining by three percentage points in 2022-23 (FY23) compared to FY19, Odisha’s unemployment rate remains higher than the average in India. IMAGE: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen......

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

A panel of Union ministers held a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Sunday over their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP, as thousands of protesting farmers camped......

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

The ruling Congress is seeking to retain power in Chhattisgarh by banking on the welfare schemes of the Bhupesh Baghel government, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner it on the......

RSS and its affiliates seek I-T cut, robot tax launch in upcoming Budget

An increase in the farmer income support scheme PM Kisan Nidhi, the introduction of a 'robot tax' to fund reskilling of people who lose their jobs to artificial intelligence (AI), and a reduced......

Tax devolution to states seen at 32%, but lags 15th FC advice

The Union government is projected to share about 32 per cent of central taxes with states during the financial year 2024-25 against the 15th Finance Commission’s recommendation of 41 per......

'The real GDP was captured better'

'Revision of the base year for both CPI and GDP are long overdue.''The basic data that went into the 2011-2012 series were mainly from surveys done in 2011 or earlier.''We have since seen the......

'Growth Rate May Come Down To 3-4%'

'The government should act proactively to instil confidence in private investors, and also boost the purchasing power of people directly or indirectly by ensuring minimum wages.' Illustration:......