501 In 2006 To 469 In 2025: Global Student Scores Drop As Screen Time Rises

Mathematics scores have dropped from 501 in 2006 to 469 in 2025, while reading scores fell from 495 to 466 during the same period.

Firms Bet Big On Agentic AI, But Return-On-Investment Questions Remain

Among Indian companies, concerns about agentic AI governance, the risks it poses, challenges in identifying real use cases, issues around technology and data availability, and costs are among the major barriers to adoption.

2.39 Lakh Heat Deaths Projected Globally During Winters, India Among Top 4

The report also notes that the El Nino is expected to continue through Northern Hemisphere spring 2027.

Child Rape Cases Went Up 4 Times Over A Decade, Convictions Remained Low

In 2015, police recorded 10,934 girl victims below the age of 18. By 2024, that figure had jumped to 43,675.

1 In 8 Girls Globally Face Sexual Assault Before Turning 18: UNICEF Data

UNICEF's data show that 650 million girls and women alive today, or one in five, experienced sexual violence during childhood.

Global Fuel Shock To Pump Price: Why Petrol In Pak Could Hit PKR 1,000

A key reason Pakistan remains exposed to these movements is its dependence on imported refined fuel.

Why Maharashtra Minister Has Warned Of A Potential 100% Drought Situation

The drought situation is particularly alarming in Maharashtra, which has emerged as one of India's worst-hit states this September.

Saudi Arabia Crude Output Hits 30-Year Low As Non-Gulf Producers Step Up

According to the International Energy Agency, non-Gulf producers have increased output by 2.3 mb/d since the conflict began in February.

India Narrows Gender Gap In Education, But Jobs And Power Remain Critical Pain Points

India has closed 64.5 per cent of its overall gender gap, leaving it at 131st among 145 economies. Its overall score has improved by 4.3 percentage points since 2006, with much of the long-term improvement coming from education.

In Numbers: How Russia-India Energy Dynamics Are Changing

Russian crude supplies to India fell sharply in August. In an unusual reversal of traditional trade flows, Moscow turned to New Delhi for gasoline as Ukrainian strikes disrupted its refineries and other energy infrastructure.

India's Chip Push: The Missing Link In The Electronics Success Story

While India has made significant strides in electronics manufacturing and exports, its dependence on imported semiconductors remains strikingly high.

Oil Exports Through Hormuz Rebound Amid Middle East Turmoil

Brent crude prices have crossed $108 per barrel as a new conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis adds to instability in the oil-exporting Gulf region.

How India Managed Energy Crisis Amid Middle East Tensions

The Indian basket crude oil price, which largely remained around $60-70 per barrel through 2025, has climbed sharply in 2026, crossing $110 per barrel in March and April before crossing $130 per barrel in September 16, 2026.

4% Merchant UPI Payments Are Over Rs 2,000 But Drive 66% Of Total Value

In FY26, UPI recorded 24,162 crore transactions, and about 63 per cent were Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payments.

Large Road Presence, Small Sales: Breaking Down The Big-Bike Market In India

Despite the attention they command, premium motorcycles remain a tiny part of India's two-wheeler market, with bikes above 350cc accounting for only about 1.4 per cent of total sales.

India Becomes 4th Largest Forex Holder As Reserves Rise To $785.7 Billion

The sharp rise in the latest week was driven primarily by an increase in foreign currency assets, the largest component of reserves.

BRICS Targets Self-Reliance Through Energy, Food, Rare Earths

At a time when sanctions, tariffs and trade restrictions are reshaping global commerce, BRICS is seeking to leverage its growing self-reliance.

AI May Not Replace Every Job. Anthropic Predicts Where It Could Hit Hardest

Under the extreme scenario, wages for cognitive occupations could fall by 11.5 per cent as AI increasingly performs tasks traditionally carried out by knowledge workers.

India's EV Push Could Unlock Millions Of Jobs. Batteries Hold The Key

A new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation estimates that annual economic output linked to electric vehicles could rise from $12.8 billion in 2024 to $620.5 billion by 2040.

BRICS At 20: How Big It Is, And Why It Matters To India And The World

As countries redraw their strategic partnerships in an increasingly fragmented world, the grouping that US President Donald Trump once dismissed as a "little group" is emerging as a more influential force in global affairs.