Earlier, Prasar Bharati proposed airing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interview with Microsoft founder Bill Gates to the Election Commission. However, the EC didn't formally respond but conveyed that airing it could disrupt the level playing field.

Why the prime minister is fighting shy of the real record of his government in ten years.

2022-23 saw the highest number of government investment projects being dropped in the last few decades, data shows. Over 1,100 projects were dropped in that year. Private sector investments have also been consistently dropping over the last few decades.

The persondays for MGNREGS generated in 2022-23 were 28.4 crore more than 2019-20, and have shot even higher by almost 40 crore in 2023-24 till date. Meanwhile, rural wage rates over the last decade have been consistently lower as compared to the previous decade.

India has a low expat population percentage of 0.4%, the visa demands significant fees, and at least three vaccinations are required to emigrate to the country.

India stands out with the highest percentage of people (67%) endorsing autocracy among the countries surveyed by Pew. 72% of Indians, says the survey, view the prospect of military rule favourably. But in over half of the countries surveyed, majorities believe that would be a very bad way to govern.

Amidst rising unemployment, unpaid labour, low-quality jobs, and a declining labour participation rate, a broader examination is needed to address these pressing issues. However, a lack of data also hampers the measurement of how an economy consumes and saves.

SEBI's probe delves into the complexities surrounding foreign portfolio investors' ownership, concerns related to corporate governance, such as related party transactions, and auditors' roles.

Several factors, such as a decline in two-wheeler sales, the growing demand for jobs under MGNREGA and the FMCG sector grappling with persistent low demand in rural markets, suggest a widening gap.

A higher demand may suggest increased unemployment or underemployment.

The news of a strong GDP can influence public perception and confidence that the ruling government is effectively managing the country's economy. But let's take a look at the real growth story.

Apart from the detrimental health impact, the economic toll of air pollution on India is staggering. The World Economic Forum estimates an annual cost of $95 billion, or 3% of India's GDP.

Declining manufacturing activity, a slowdown in the services sector, rising unemployment, and air pollution may pose a challenge to India's projected economic growth.

The report titled 'State of State Finances' says that electricity subsidy forms about half of total expenditure by states.

In 2022, India's youth unemployment rate was significantly higher at 23.22% than Pakistan (11.3%), Bangladesh (12.9%), and Bhutan (14.4%). In the same year, China had an unemployment rate of 13.2%.

The report, however, highlights that offshore tax evasion still happens due to non-compliance by offshore financial institutions and limitations in the automatic exchange of bank information. It calls for the strengthening of the global minimum tax on MNCs.

On a positive note, the data shows that India's unemployment rate has reached a six-year low, standing at 3.2%. However, it's essential to examine the finer details to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the situation.