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Nirmala Sitharaman dismisses Rahul Gandhi's ‘economic tsunami’ warning, says he is ‘undermining’ India's achievements
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised Rahul Gandhi for ‘undermining’ India's achievements and ‘ignoring’ progress during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts in West Asia, asserting that no crisis is imminent contrary to his claims.
3 min read14 Jun 2026Hantavirus: Case count hits 13 as another MV Hondius passenger tests positive in Spain; situation stable, says WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the total case tally for the recent Hantavirus outbreak, which is linked to a Dutch-flagged cruise ship, has now gone up to 13, after a Spanish national, who was in quarantine, tested positive.
3 min read27 May 202621 years of SpiceJet - a testament of resilience or a story of repeated missteps?
SpiceJet faces significant liabilities and legal challenges post-pandemic, despite efforts to convert debt to equity. While it celebrates 21 years of operations, it struggles against competitors like IndiGo and ongoing financial distress, compounded by the COVID-19 crisis and supply chain issues.
5 min read24 May 2026Aimee Bock, Feeding Our Future fraud scheme ringleader, sentenced to 40 years in prison; here's why
Aimee Bock, head of Feeding Our Future, has been sentenced to over 40 years in prison for leading a $250 million fraud scheme tied to federal child nutrition programs during COVID-19. Prosecutors said fake meal sites, inflated claims, and shell companies diverted funds meant to feed children.
3 min read21 May 2026Will govt employees be paid DA, DR arrears for Covid times ahead of 8th Pay Commission? What we know
Central government employees and pensioners await DA and DR arrears from the COVID-19 period. The Finance Ministry confirmed in 2020 that these payments cannot be released, despite ongoing demands. A recent increase of 2% in DA and DR has been approved, effective January 1, 2026.
2 min read26 Apr 2026New York City Is Beating the Postpandemic Shoplifting Scourge
Plexiglass antitheft barriers have frustrated shoppers trying to buy everyday items, but signs of a turnaround are growing.
4 min read22 Apr 2026How did MSMEs weather global crises from covid to war shocks?
From pandemic lockdowns to war-driven cost shocks, the MSME sector has faced unprecedented stress over the past five years.
4 min read13 Apr 2026Mint Explainer: Should you be concerned about the new covid variant?
Here's everything you need to know about the highly mutated BA.3.2 variant of Omicron and why health experts are urging caution.
3 min read7 Apr 2026In a shifting world, this is India’s leadership moment, says McKinsey global chief
Resilience, talent and new technology opportunities could help India lead in a volatile and multipolar global economy, says Bob Sternfels, global managing partner at McKinsey & Co.
4 min read3 Apr 2026'March has been extremely eventful': PM Modi recalls COVID in Mann Ki Baat, flags ‘challenging time’ amid Iran war
PM Modi struck a note of caution and resilience, describing the current geopolitical climate of US-Iran war, as ‘undoubtedly a challenging time’ as conflict in West Asia continues to unsettle global stability and energy markets.
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