Japan's household spending in fiscal 2024 dropped a real 0.1 percent from a year earlier, falling for the second consecutive year, as consumers reduced food expenditure amid rising prices, government data showed recently.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar criticised the BJP-led central government for rising prices and warned BJP workers against disrupting Congress events, saying his party will block BJP functions if such actions continue in Karnataka.
Minister Krishna Byre Gowda criticised the government's handling of essential commodities, alleging that rising prices and increased taxes are draining the common people while benefiting the rich.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has criticised the Karnataka Congress government over the rising prices of milk, alleging that the prices of petrol, liquor, vehicle tax, and registration fees have been constantly increasing since the Congress took power in the state.
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) are struggling with soaring prices of essential goods during Razdan, as government efforts to control inflation have failed. Rising costs of food and household items have left many unable to afford basic necessities, sparking frustratio
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 10: India's second-hand smartphone market is expanding rapidly, driven by rising prices in the primary market and a growing shift toward sustainability - a shift that reflects the evolving consumer mindset that prioritizes value-for-money, longevity, and
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a massive protest in Bhubaneswar on Monday, led by party president Naveen Patnaik, against the BJP government in Odisha over rising prices of essential commodities.
Tomato prices have skyrocketed in Indore, with retail prices surpassing Rs 120 per kilogram in Indore's Devi Ahilya Bai Fruit and Vegetable Market (Choithram Mandi), according to the vegetable traders.
The gold loan market in India is on the cusp of substantial growth, driven by rising per-gram gold rates and increasing customer demand. Currently, the market is predominantly controlled by the unorganized sector, which holds a 63 per cent share, while organized players, including banks and
The Chief Minister said that the Union Budget has once again failed to address the pressing issues that plague our country, particularly unemployment, poverty, and rising prices. Though the increase in the allocation for interest-free loans to states to Rs 1.5 lakh crore from the existing a
As inflation is high, the prices of essential items such as cooking oil, pulses, flour, sugar, milk, and chicken have increased, affecting people's budgets badly, ARY News reported on Thursday.
Odisha recorded the highest inflation at 7.22 per cent, followed closely by Bihar at 6.37 per cent and Karnataka at 5.98 per cent. This divergence highlights regional economic disparities as the country grapples with rising prices.