The Thailand government has approved a visa extension plan for Indian and Taiwanese tourists for an additional six months in an effort to boost its slow economy. The decision will permit travelers from India and Taiwan to visit the Southeast Asian country without a visa until November 11. The choice is made just before the current exemption expires.

The recent Bihar caste survey brought out that the SC-ST community consists of over 21 percent of the states population, prompting a call for a greater share in the socio-political and socio-economic structures. Currently, Dalits...

The disparity between Indias fastest growing economy status and its neglect of robust social security measures demands transformative solutions to dignify its ageing population and align policies with economic growth. As the Union Government continues...

According to recent reports from the UK media, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has issued a warning that the United Kingdom is expected to have the lowest economic growth rate compared to...

The Godrej family has agreed to refrain from competing with each other for six years, except in the real estate business, after a division in the 127-year-old locks-to-land development group. Once the non-compete period is over, they can explore each other's areas of business, but not using the Godrej brand.

Cryptocurrencies have the potential to significantly transform the global economy in the future. With the maturation of blockchain technology and its growing acceptance, cryptocurrencies are expected to be more widely incorporated into regular financial transactions....

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh praises Houthis after the fresh Red Sea attack by the Yemeni militants damaged three Israeli and U.S ships. Haniyeh said that a country like Yemen has caused collapse of Israeli economy with a powerful impact. Haniyehs comment came in the wake of Houthi strike in the Gulf of Aden and in the Indian Ocean targeting MSC Veracruz and Maersk Yorktown.

Allegedly, Jaffer Sadiq laundered over Rs 40 crore from drug trafficking into film production, hospitality, and real estate. NCB press conference mentioned his funding of the film 'Mangai' and hotel construction.

The World Bank forecasts India's economy to grow at 7.5% in 2024, contributing to South Asia's 6.0% growth. The World Bank's South Asia Development Update states that South Asia is poised to maintain its status as the fastest-growing region globally for the next two years, with a projected growth of 6.1% in 2025.

India aims to become a developed economy by 2047 through initiatives like electric mobility, digital payments, and high-speed expressways. Central ministries will create five-year budget plans for financial management. Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative targets a $30 trillion economy by 2047.

Ksenzhuk (2018) asserts in the publication titled Determinant of the development of the precious metals market and peculiarities of investments in precious metals that gold reserves play a key part in the global economy. Numerous...

Historical evidence and the current socio-political conditions provide ample proof that for decades religious minorities such as Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, Ahmadiyya Muslims, Shia Muslims, and ethnic minorities such as Sindhis and Baloch...

Nothing official about it The election economy will make its presence felt in the coming weeks through the massive expenditure that is the hallmark of Indian polls. There is scope for moral outrage over the...

In its 8th edition, the Times of India's flagship property event, Right to Excellence, shines the spotlight on the ever-evolving real estate sector. Happening in Gurugram, Real Estate Summit 2024 aims to unravel the latest innovations in housing, rise of co-living and co-working spaces, and the future of urban planning. Real estate developers, housing experts, and business leaders are present at the event, which is being sponsored by REA India. Some of the notable speakers at the event include V

In order to ease persisting doubts in the Supreme Court's mind about the Centre's power to bar states from imposing tax on major minerals, the Union govt on Tuesday told a 9-judge CJI-led bench that Parliament-enacted Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act ousts states from the jurisdiction to levy tax on minerals which are national resources.

With Q3 GDP posting a robust six-quarter high growth of 8.4 percent beyond the street expectations, the outlook for FY24 stands revised by the National Statistical Office (NSO) to 7.6 percent, up from 7.3 percent...

Introduction Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India, Mr V Anantha Nageswaran, recently remarked that the Animal Spirithas returned to the Indian economy reflected in a substantial increase in the private sector investments, contributing...

Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistans old-turned-new prime minister, doesnt have it easy. His country is mired in multiple crises resurgent terrorism, soaring political polarisation, record-level public discontent, and one of its worst economic crises in years....

Insights into High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) in India: Exploring the investment choices and strategies of the wealthy. Discover the difference in investment approaches and avenues between HNIs, ultra HNIs, and the common man. Join Sahil Kapoor, Senior Executive Vice President at 360 One Wealth, as he shares intriguing observations in this installment of TOI Wallet Talks. Learn about the emphasis on wealth preservation over creation among the affluent, along with the investment preferences of

India aims to achieve a five-fold increase in its share of the global space economy by 2040, according to the country's space minister, Jitendra Singh. Currently at $8 billion, India's space economy is projected to potentially reach $100 billion by 2040. Singh highlighted the growth of the private space sector, with nearly 200 startups and over Rs 1,000 crore investment in the current fiscal year.

Since the summit between US President Joe Biden and Chinas Xi Xinping at APEC in November, President Xi has hailed the San Francisco Vision as a reset in the relationship. As a new year gets...