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Afghanistan food prices soar despite falling dollar, straining import-depe
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Afghanistan is seeing sharp rises in food prices despite a weaker US dollar, with flour, rice and cooking oil becoming costlier. Shopkeepers and residents say purchasing power has dropped, while authorities cite monetary policies as households struggle amid import and transit challenges.
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APCC chief launches 'Upaadi Haami Parirakshana Yatra' on 20th anniversary
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
During the event, Sharmila Reddy addressed the villagers and MNREGA workers, where she highlighted how Upaadi Haami, as MNREGA is popularly known in Andhra Pradesh, empowered rural households by guaranteeing dignified work and timely wages.
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Heavy snowfall disrupts life across Himachal; 885 roads blocked, power and
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the SEOC's public utility report compiled at 6 pm on Wednesday, a total of 885 roads, including four National Highways, remain blocked across the state due to snowfall, rain-triggered landslides, and icy conditions. The number of disrupted distribution transformers (DTRs) sta
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Indian origin households emerge as United Kingdom's wealthiest ethnic grou
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian origin households now lead as the United Kingdom's wealthiest ethnic group, according to a report by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The study reveals that the median wealth for Indian households jumped from GBP 93,000 in the 2012/14 period to GBP 206,000 b
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Direct equity buying by investors moderate, households route savings via m
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
While direct participation by individual investors in the equity market has moderated after record inflows in 2024, Indian households have continued to channel their savings into equities through mutual funds, highlighting sustained confidence in equities as a long-term wealth creation avenu
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Why Medical Expenses Are the New Financial Emergency for Indian Families?
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23: In India, nearly 39.4% of healthcare spending is paid out of pocket, placing a direct financial burden on households. As healthcare costs rise nationwide, medical expenses are increasingly emerging as a financial emergency for Indian families. Higher hospital c
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Inclusive workforce key to sustainable economic growth: Former PepsiCo chi
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
"Societies and economies can only progress when women are supported both professionally and personally to participate fully," Nooyi said while addressing 10th Convocation of the Vedica Scholars Programme for Women in New Delhi, calling for greater structural support at workplaces and within
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Grameen Chator: Reviving Mithila's Culinary Heritage While Empowering Wome
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], January 19: In an era where food brands often prioritize speed and scale over soul, Grameen Chator stands out as a powerful example of how business can preserve culture while transforming lives. Founded by Rajesh Gupta, the brand is on a mission to bring the authe
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GAIL launches DPNG supply at two residential societies in Bhubaneswar unde
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
During the National PNG Drive 2.0, state-owned company GAIL successfully launched Domestic Piped Natural Gas (DPNG) supply at two prominent residential societies in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step towards expanding clean, safe and reliable energy access to households in the city.
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Weight Management Crisis in India: NFHS Survey Statistics
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], January 17: India is facing a fast-evolving weight-management challenge that is no longer limited to big cities or high-income households. National data now show a clear rise in overweight and obesity across adults, with implications for household health, prod
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BPCL Leads Nationwide Push to Expand PNG and CNG Adoption
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 15: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), is leading PNG Drive 2.0, a nationwide, industry-led initiative to accelerate the adoption of Piped Nat
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10.4 crore 'Ujjwala' households drive surge in LPG usage: Hardeep Singh Pu
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
India's Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, took to his social media on Wednesday, highlighting the transformative impact of India's clean cooking initiatives, emphasizing that the true success of the program lies in the regular usage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
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