Retail inflation eases to 4.75 % in May, downward trend continues

Jun 12, 2024

The data indicates differentiated inflation rates for rural and urban areas, with rural inflation at 5.28 per cent and urban inflation at 4.15 per...

NSO 80th round health survey shows major gains in India's healthcare system

Apr 29, 2026

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated that in both rural and urban areas across the country, the survey canvassed 1,39,732 households, including 76,296...

Unemployment declining in rural and urban areas: Union minister in LS

Dec 15, 2022

The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data has indicated that unemployment rate is on decline in the country, Minister of State for Labour and...

Urban, rural areas of Islamabad and Karachi grapple with garbage crisis

Dec 15, 2025

In Islamabad, Dawn reported, rural areas have been particularly neglected. With no formal system in place, residents dispose of garbage in nullahs and open...

Credit enquiries data suggests higher credit demand in rural and semi-urban areas

Jun 24, 2025

Credit demand in rural and semi-urban areas has remained relatively strong as compared to metro and urban areas, even as overall credit enquiries witnessed...

Urban consumers turn value-seeker while Rural India becomes brand conscious: Report

Jul 17, 2025

The way people in India are spending money is changing, especially in urban and rural areas.