India's trade deficit hits record high in October
India's trade deficit widened to a record $41.7 billion in October as gold imports tripled. Rural demand outpaces urban growth while AI adoption accelerates in enterprises.
India's trade deficit widened to a record $41.7 billion in October as gold imports tripled. Rural demand outpaces urban growth while AI adoption accelerates in enterprises.
Pratham Chetan Dand from Bhavnagar clinched the National Rural IT Quiz 2025 title at Bengaluru Tech Summit, winning Rs 1 lakh prize. Discover how Gujarat's STI initiatives are creating tech champions.
Union Minister V Somanna criticizes Karnataka government for not releasing matching grants for Jal Jeevan Mission. Discover why the state missed the 100% rural tap water target despite central support.
Jharkhand pavilion at IITF 2025 showcases sisal bio-ethanol potential. State expands plantation to 550 hectares, empowering rural livelihoods through clean energy and local entrepreneurship.
India's drug regulator moves to end license-free cough syrup sales in villages after DEG contamination killed 24 children. New rules aim to strengthen rural drug safety.
Nifty Rural Index revenue growth plunges to 2.8% as farm income pressure and credit slump hit demand. Auto, FMCG show resilience amid uneven recovery. Key analysis for investors.
India's FMCG sector sees 5.4% volume growth despite GST disruptions. Rural markets outpace urban areas for 7th straight quarter while e-commerce gains ground in metros. Read full analysis.
India's unemployment rate remained at 5.2% in October. Explore the latest PLFS data revealing rural-urban divides and persistent gender gaps in the labour market.
India's FMCG sector reports 5.4% volume growth in September quarter with rural markets outperforming urban for 7th straight quarter. GST transition impacts sequential growth. Read full analysis.
A 2024 study reveals Karnataka's MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed work days. As funds decline, rural workers report slipping progress in the scheme's 20th year. Learn about the challenges.
A 2024 Karnataka study reveals MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed employment days amid budget cuts. Discover how rural families face progress reversal after two decades of the scheme.
Rural India represents our foundation, not our past. Forgetting its diversity risks losing national compassion. Explore the urban dreams and rural despair shaping India.
Mahindra Group partners with Manulife Financial to create 50:50 life insurance JV, targeting India's growing rural market. Read about this strategic partnership.
Elon Musk's Starlink plans to transform rural India with affordable satellite internet services. Learn how this initiative could bridge the digital divide and boost connectivity.
Wadala Bhoma Veeram villages unite as single cluster in Amritsar, showcasing community-driven development. Discover how this model benefits residents.
Bescom to electrify 552 rural and tribal households in Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts, bringing power to underserved communities. Read about this transformative initiative.
IIT Hyderabad establishes a groundbreaking Skill Development Centre focused on empowering rural youth through cutting-edge training, innovation programs, and industry partnerships to bridge the skills gap.
Discover how a Karnataka farmer's innovative seed preservation initiative is empowering local communities, preserving biodiversity, and creating sustainable farming practices across the region.
Maharashtra signs groundbreaking agreement with Starlink to bring satellite-based internet services, bridging digital divide and boosting connectivity across rural and urban areas.
Maharashtra partners with Elon Musk's Starlink to bridge digital divide. Deputy CM Fadnavis announces groundbreaking satellite internet initiative for remote areas.
Elon Musk's Starlink makes historic entry into India, partnering with Maharashtra for 100% satellite-based internet connectivity. Discover how this game-changing deal will transform digital infrastructure.
Elon Musk's Starlink makes historic India entry as Maharashtra government signs agreement to bridge digital divide in rural areas with satellite internet technology.
Uttar Pradesh's rural art and craft fairs witness remarkable success with ₹4.20 crore revenue, showcasing 28% growth and boosting local artisans' livelihoods across the state.
A two-year-old boy's life cut short due to alleged medical negligence at Jamtara Community Health Centre. Family claims doctors refused treatment, leading to tragic consequences. Healthcare crisis in rural India under scrutiny.
New BARC data reveals India's entertainment landscape is transforming as millions in rural areas embrace OTT platforms, marking a significant shift from traditional TV viewership.
Discover how The Art of Living's transformative water conservation project is bringing parched villages in Uttar Pradesh back to life through traditional methods and community participation.
Discover the groundbreaking water conservation revolution sweeping through Uttar Pradesh's rural heartlands, where ancient wisdom meets modern techniques to combat water scarcity.
Discover how community-driven initiatives in Tamil Nadu are tackling sanitation challenges through innovative local solutions and creating sustainable change.
Discover how Lohardaga's innovative 'Panchayait Kar Goith' program is revolutionizing rural development through active Panchayati Raj participation, bringing real change to Jharkhand's villages.
India's FMCG sector witnesses unprecedented digital adoption in rural areas, prompting major companies to accelerate expansion strategies and tap into the growing purchasing power of hinterland consumers.