Small but crucial things such as women's safety, predictable hours, basic protections, and clear contracts in informal work could decide whether women stay in the labour force or drop out.

Small but crucial things such as women's safety, predictable hours, basic protections, and clear contracts in informal work could decide whether women stay in the labour force or drop out.

Sitharaman said erratic monsoons due to the El Nino effect were adding to existing inflation risks, with the country receiving excessive rain in some parts and not enough in others.

Nirmala Sitharaman said uneven rainfall, water shortages and global uncertainties are being closely monitored, while the Union Budget has adequate fiscal buffers.

Nirmala Sitharaman said AI infrastructure, skill development, sports and internship programmes are preparing India's youth for future jobs and growth.

She also underscored the government's focus on promoting entrepreneurship, stating that over 12 crore new entrepreneurs have received loans under various government-supported schemes to start or expand their businesses.

According to Sinha, global economy is undergoing a structural shift as the "mega market forces" that once shaped growth have now flipped.

Jayant Sinha indicated a structural transformation of the Indian economy, with the growing importance global oil prices than monsoon.

The Finance Minister stressed integrity, quicker decision-making and better governance, urging the Income Tax Department to improve the experience for taxpayers.

The 8th CPC said it will interact with associations, federations and unions of Central Government and Union Territory (UT) employees that are located or registered in Delhi on Aug. 7 and 10.

The CAG stated that despite the state's economic expansion, revenue shortfalls were reported annually during the decade, and the fiscal deficit grew at a CAGR of 12.83%.