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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicEconomic distress

Topic: Economic distress

First Covid, now fuel & food prices: No festive season work or cheer for MSMEs in Delhi-NCR

The festive season, which was expected to drive economic recovery, with a demand hike and income surge, has proven a dud so far, pushing industries to brink in the national capital. 

Women have borne the brunt of the pandemic. Here’s how the UN is going to address it

Women have suffered more economic distress, violence, and carried the burden of caring throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Police say Palwal farmer fed sleeping pills to kin before killing self, family disputes claim

Naresh, a farm worker, had Wednesday allegedly killed his wife, two children and niece before committing suicide.  

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.