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GBA defends ₹613 crore plan to rent road-sweepers to clean Bengaluru: Report

Critics from the opposition, and residents of Bengaluru argued that buying these machines outright would work out cheaper for the government. (Photo for representation)
bengaluru news
Updated on Nov 19, 2025 11:13 am IST

Central expenditure on Pariksha Pe Charcha rose five times since launch in 2018: Govt

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during an interactive session-'Pariksha Par Charcha' with school and college students at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi, on Friday. PTI Photo by Manvender Vashist (PTI2_16_2018_000196B) (PTI)
india news
Published on Aug 18, 2025 03:17 pm IST

Elon Musk put spotlight on federal spending, but fell short of the expected cut

Current DOGE results put Musk's efforts well short of President Bill Clinton's initiative which saved $240 billion by the time his second term ended.
us news
Updated on May 31, 2025 05:47 am IST

Elon Musk is ‘disappointed’ with Donald Trump's tax bill. Here's why

The network released an excerpt of the Elon Musk interview. It will be broadcast on CBS Sunday Morning this weekend.
us news
Published on May 28, 2025 11:09 am IST

Musk’s 100 days at DOGE: From video games to ice cream in the west wing

The transition will give Musk time to refocus on his many businesses, including Tesla.
us news
Published on May 01, 2025 04:51 pm IST

MLAs will be sent abroad on exposure trips: CM Sukhu

The Himachal government is mulling to send all MLAs on foreign exposure trip. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government will send MLAs for foreign tours. He said that provision for this will be made in future under departmental projects. With this, MLAs will be able to play a positive and effective role in the plans made for the progress of the state. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:22 am IST

Donald Trump's big plan: No tax for people earning under $150,000

Lutnick said Trump's policies are 'worth it' even if they lead to recession.
business
Published on Mar 13, 2025 01:05 pm IST

Tesla owners face anti-Musk firestorm with ‘Swasticar’ flyers in San Francisco

Elon Musk's role at DOGE within the Trump administration continues to draw criticism.
trending
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 08:13 pm IST

USAID cancels 83 percent of worldwide contracts, says Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio would assume control of the remaining contracts, “in consultation with Congress.” (JACK GUEZ/Pool via REUTERS)
us news
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 05:45 pm IST

Ex-NFL star turned streamer shuts down Elon Musk haters: ‘This world is fried’

Le'Veon Bell backs Elon Musk against critics regarding his advisory role in government efficiency
us news
Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:34 am IST

Musk and his 'humble tech support' effort get star turn at Trump's Cabinet meeting

Musk and his 'humble tech support' effort get star turn at Trump's Cabinet meeting
us news
Published on Feb 27, 2025 02:36 am IST

Trump administration pushes for more layoffs as Musk outlines budget cuts

Leader of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk wears a shirt that says "Tech Support" as he speaks during the first cabinet meeting of US President Donald Trump's second term in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 26.
us news
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 07:39 am IST

Donald Trump fan shocked to be fired by his administration: 'Destroying lives'

Donald Trump has come under criticism from a former supporter
trending
Published on Feb 23, 2025 09:34 am IST

Musk says all US govt staff must justify their work or lose jobs

Musk says all US govt staff must justify their work or lose jobs
us news
Published on Feb 23, 2025 04:14 am IST

Elon Musk spells danger for Accenture, McKinsey and their rivals

Elon Musk
world news
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 06:11 am IST

DOGE says it has saved $55 billion so far; data shows much less

Elon Musk-led DOGE said it has saved $55 billion so far by slashing government expenses. But what does data show is the reality? Read on to know more
business
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 11:01 pm IST

Musk-led DOGE's latest move: Stop $21 million grant for voter turnout in India

Elon Musk has in recent weeks unleashed a flurry of orders aimed at slashing federal spending.
india news
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 01:24 pm IST

What is DOGE clock? All about new tool that tracks taxpayer savings in real time

The DOGE Clock, a digital tracker, claims to monitor taxpayer savings by the Department of Government Efficiency. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
us news
Published on Feb 13, 2025 03:43 pm IST

Advt spending details: HC dismisses Punjab’s plea seeking recall of order

The high court has dismissed a plea by the Punjab government seeking recall of the order that directed the state to give details of government spending on advertisements. The high court bench of justice Sandeep Moudgil, however, gave a four-week- time to the chief secretary to collect the information and submit it three days prior to March 11 hearing. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)
chandigarh news
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 10:49 pm IST

To hire 1 employee, first fire 4 people: Donald Trump to US govt agencies

Donald Trump has entrusted Elon Musk to work on rapidly finding billions of dollars by slashing government spending and increasing efficiency.
us news
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 10:45 am IST

Musk's DOGE hires 2nd Indian techie, gives access to critical govt agency

Elon Musk is rapidly hiring young talent to run the US government's DOGE, aiming to save billions in government spending
business
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 11:36 am IST

Ro Khanna Joins DOGE initiative to ‘slash waste’, Elon Musk supports

Ro Khanna is set to join DOGE, collaborating with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on government spending reforms.
us news
Published on Dec 06, 2024 06:23 pm IST

Consumption growth rebound is promising

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Despite a contraction in government spending, investment demand, reflected in Gross Fixed Capital Formation, actually grew faster compared to the previous quarter, to 7.5%.
editorials
Published on Sept 01, 2024 11:57 pm IST

Growth slows to five-quarter low of 6.7% during April-June

(Representative Photo)
india news
Published on Aug 30, 2024 06:48 pm IST

Budget may push Indian stock markets even higher, predicts new survey

Stock market today: A bird flies past a screen displaying the Sensex results on the facade of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai.
budget
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 10:38 am IST

The imperative of health economics

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Health
public health
Published on May 11, 2024 04:27 pm IST

India’s GDP to grow 7.3% in FY 2024, says govt estimate

FILE PHOTO: Labourers work at a construction site of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail corridor in Ahmedabad (REUTERS)
business
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 11:19 pm IST

Political pointers in GDP numbers

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Markets seem to be buying it given the jump in equity markets a day after GDP and exit poll numbers (Shutterstock)
editorials
Published on Dec 02, 2023 12:20 am IST

India’s Q2 GDP growth beats estimates at 7.6%

India’s Q2 GDP growth beats estimates at 7.6%
india news
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 07:18 am IST

Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejigs Cabinet

Arif Virani is sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sits, during a Cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, Ontario, on Wednesday. (REUTERS)
world news
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 10:19 pm IST
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