The Home Minister-led committee approved US$ 132.4 million (Rs. 1,115.67 crore) for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects, including US$ 118.7 million (Rs. 1,000 crore) for landslide risk mitigation across 15 states and US$ 13.7 million (Rs. 115.67 crore) for training volunteers.

White-collar hiring in India grew by 10% YoY in October, driven by strong recruitment in sectors like oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and IT, with notable increases in data-focused roles and freshers’ hiring.

India’s GST collections hit a six-month high of US$ 22.23 billion (Rs. 1.87 trillion) in October 2024, reflecting strong economic momentum and sustained growth above US$ 20.25 billion (Rs. 1.7 trillion) for the eighth month.

The Indian Railways operated 164 special trains on Wednesday to ensure timely travel for passengers during the festive season of Chhath and Diwali

Fastag collections on national highways are expected to reach US$ 8.63 billion (Rs. 72,500 crore), with a projected recovery in toll revenue growth due to increased fees and improved traffic conditions.