‘Indians working less post Covid, real earnings flat’

[ad_1] Indian workers are putting in fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic levels, with self-employed individuals seeing the steepest decline. This trend, alongside modest real earnings growth, suggests lower aggregate demand and a recovery driven by a select few. Women’s increased labor force participation, particularly in rural agriculture, indicates distress-led employment. NEW DELHI: Indian workers…

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Indian exports face rising cost pressure as EU plans carbon tax expansion: GTRI

[ad_1] As the European Union is set to widen its carbon border tax regime, Indian exports could face significantly higher carbon-related costs as the regime widens its scope, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The report said the European Parliament’s environment committee has proposed extending CBAM to around 180 additional steel-…

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Palaash Muchhal’s lawyer calls Atrocities Act case filed by Smriti Mandhana’s friend Vidnyan Mane a publicity stunt, a ‘pressure tactic’ |

[ad_1] Music composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal has landed in a legal controversy after social worker Vignyan Mane filed a case against him in Sangli, Maharashtra, alleging cheating and invoking the Atrocities Act. However, Muchhal’s legal representative has strongly denied the claims, calling them a pressure tactic. Lawyer dismisses allegations Speaking to NDTV, advocate Shreyansh…

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Strengthening forex reserves amid US-Iran war: RBI announces 5 measures to attract foreign capital – check details

[ad_1] Foreign capital (AI image) US-Iran war: Moving in to bolster forex reserves and attract foreign investments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced five measures. The steps come at a time when foreign investors have been exiting Indian equities at a record pace, putting pressure on the rupee and…

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Gilda Radner: Martin Short recalls meeting his ex-girlfriend and actress, Gilda Radner: ‘She was instantly funny’ |

[ad_1] Martin Short, the distinguished actor renowned for his roles in ‘Three Amigos!’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ recalled meeting his hilarious and warm ex-girlfriend, Gilda Radner. Refreshing the memories, the actor-comedian shared that every girl wanted to be her best friend and every guy wanted to date her because of her infectious personality….

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US stock markets today (May 22, 2026): Wall Street gains as bond market pressure eases, S&P eyes eighth straight winning week

[ad_1] US stocks moved higher on Friday, putting Wall Street on course for an eighth consecutive weekly gain as easing pressure from the bond market lifted investor sentiment, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent and moved closer to the all-time high it touched last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 307 points,…

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