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National

India to Count Gig Workers, Unpaid Work in PLFS

By BPN News Desk
India is preparing to revise its Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from January 2027 to improve the measurement of gig employment and unpaid household work. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation announced the proposed changes on October 23, 2026, aiming to provide a more comprehensive picture of employment, underemployment and emerging working patterns
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Op-Eds Opinion

From Tunnel Boring Machines to iPhones: India Is Building the Alternative to China That the World Needs

By BPN News Desk
For decades, China occupied an extraordinary position in the global economy. Multinational corporations moved their factories to Chinese industrial centres, attracted by inexpensive labour, enormous production capacity, efficient logistics and manufacturing ecosystems that could produce almost anything at competitive prices. From smartphones and computers to automobiles,
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Business

Jio IPO Draws ₹7.4 Lakh Crore, 1.38 Crore Bids

By BPN News Desk
Mukesh Ambani-led Jio Platforms has recorded an unprecedented response to its ₹30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO), attracting approximately ₹7.4 lakh crore in combined investor bids and 1.38 crore applications. The offering closed on Friday, October 23, 2026, with public subscriptions reaching 22.19 times the shares available, establishing new benchmarks for
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Cricket Sports

Kieron Pollard Named Mumbai Indians Head Coach

By BPN News Desk
Mumbai Indians have appointed former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard as their new head coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. The five-time IPL champions confirmed the appointment on Saturday, October 24, 2026, promoting the 39-year-old from batting coach to replace Mahela Jayawardene, who recently ended his association with the franchise.
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International

Russia, Ukraine Agree Oleshky Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, beginning October 27, 2026, to facilitate humanitarian assistance and civilian evacuations. The agreement, announced on October 23 and coordinated with assistance from US First Lady Melania Trump, comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed plans for