News & Voices
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Every person with a mobile ‘has become media’… without accountability
India’s mobile-first, creator-driven media boom has democratized information but blurred fact and opinion; Supreme Court warns virality now outpaces verification
Market mayhem triggers sharp, broad-based risk repricing
Sharp oil price spike, persistent foreign outflows and ‘shock’ resignation of HDFC Bank Chairman combined to unleash a disorderly sell-off, exposing the market’s fragility
Iran-Israel war costs Gulf tourism biz $600m per day: WTTC
Escalating conflict pushes airfares higher, shifts travel demand, and disrupts global connectivity, even as industry leaders remain confident of recovery
India’s young and ambitious, but where are the jobs?
More education and opportunity have lifted youth aspirations, but weak job creation and high unemployment threaten to derail their future prospects, reveals 'State of Working India' report
Global child mortality decline slows; India logs steady gains: UN
UN report estimates 4.9 million under-five deaths in 2024, warns slowing progress since 2015; India shows steady gains through public health interventions & newborn care systems
Global air travel set to double by 2050: IATA
Projections show passenger demand will exceed 20 trillion revenue passenger kilometres by mid-century, driven by economic growth and rising connectivity
Wholesale inflation hits 11-month high of 2.13% in Feb
Rising geopolitical tensions have raised concerns that disruptions to crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could fuel inflation in energy-importing economies such as India
Unemployment rate eases marginally to 4.9% in Feb
Urban unemployment falls to three-month low of 6.6%. Women’s employment indicators improve as hiring in cities rebounds after the winter lull, while rural joblessness remains unchanged
War exposes GCC’s ‘financial paradox’: Oil windfall masks slowdown... for now
Iran-Israel conflict disrupts Hormuz shipping, slowing GCC growth even as higher crude prices temporarily boost revenues & external balances
Parents urge national policy to curb students’ screen time
Survey finds 74% students spend more than 2hrs/day on screens for non-academic purposes; 88% parents and educators back regulations to tackle children’s unsupervised digital consumption
Dignity in death: Legal journey of passive euthanasia in India
Constitutional foundations, landmark judicial rulings, ethical dilemmas, and global comparisons shape India’s cautious approach to end-of-life decisions
War triggers LPG delays, black market sales across India: Survey
Nationwide survey finds 57% households faced delays in LPG deliveries or had to pay more than official price, as fears grow that escalating conflict could disrupt Gulf energy shipments