Productivity & labour efficiency increased for MSMEs, deregulation crucial: Economic Survey

NEW DELHI: For the MSME sector, the Gross Value Added (GVA) per worker increased from Rs 1,38,207 to Rs 1,41,769 and Gross Value of Output (GVO) per establishment increased from Rs 3,98,304 to Rs 4,63,389 showing increased productivity and labour efficiency, the Economic Survey said. It highlighted the success of the Udyam Registration portal that […]

External sector shows resilience amid geopolitical headwinds: ES

NEW DELHI: The share of India’s services exports in world services exports has risen remarkably from 0.5 per cent in 1993 to 4.3 per cent in 2022, according to the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Monday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. India’s external sector remained strong amidst ongoing geopolitical headwinds with services exports continuing […]

‘Over 39,000 Palestinians killed in war’

‘Over 39,000 Palestinians killed in war’

DEIR AL-BALAH: Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israel’s campaign in the territory has now killed more than 39,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 89,800. The new toll comes as Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza and other parts of the territory have killed several dozen people, the ministry said. Its count does not distinguish between combatants and […]

Kamala Harris says her aim is to defeat Donald Trump

Kamala Harris says her aim is to defeat Donald Trump

WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris has said she plans to “earn and win” the Democratic presidential nomination to defeat Donald Trump after President Joe Biden decided not to seek re-election, putting her on the path to become the first Black woman and first Asian American to lead a major political party’s ticket. Vice President Harris, 59, said […]

Higher edu witnesses uptick, need to prioritise new skills: Economic Survey

NEW DELHI: The Economic Survey on Monday highlighted that the higher education sector has witnessed acceleration in total enrolment coupled with rising ‘enrolment equity’ over the past eight years. Citing the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-22, it said the total enrolment in higher education has increased to nearly 4.33 crore in FY22 […]

Internet not restored in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests

DHAKA: Internet and mobile data services are still down despite apparent calm in Bangladesh following a verdict that scaled back a controversial quota system for government jobs after weeks of relentless protests that turned deadly. The government has also declared Monday a public holiday, with only essential services running. This comes after a curfew with […]

ICC forms three-member committee to review conduct of T20 World Cup 2024

COLOMBO: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday formed a three-member committee to “review the delivery” of the T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies last month. The committee features former New Zealand batter Roger Twose and two other directors Lawson Naidoo and Imran Khwaja, who is the deputy […]

Monsoon Session Of Parliament Begins Today

Monsoon Session Of Parliament Begins Today

Opposition Draws Battle Lines, Govt Calls For Smooth Running Of Proceedings New Delhi: Opposition parties drew the battle lines on the eve of Parliament’s Budget session on Sunday as they asked the government at an all-party meeting to allow discussion on a host of contentious issues such as the Uttar Pradesh Government’s order to eateries […]

Sitharman Set To Make History With 7th Consecutive Budget Tomorrow

Sitharman Set To Make History With 7th Consecutive Budget Tomorrow

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to create history when she presents her seventh straight Budget on Tuesday for the fiscal 2024-25, surpassing the record of former prime minister Morarji Desai. Sitharaman, who will turn 65 next month, was in 2019 appointed as India’s first full-time woman finance minister when Prime Minister Narendra […]