MoSPI Survey Shows India’s Household Spending Shift from Food to Services and Housing

January 10, 2026

MoSPI Survey Shows India’s Household Spending Shift from Food to Services and Housing

The Ministry of Statistics released fresh data revealing that Indian households are spending less on food and more on housing, health, and education. Urban rents are rising while fuel costs decline. The 2022-24 survey offers the first major update in a decade on monthly per capita expenditure trends across India.

MoSPI Survey Shows India’s Household Spending Shift from Food to Services and Housing

January 10, 2026

MoSPI Survey Shows India’s Household Spending Shift from Food to Services and Housing

The Ministry of Statistics released fresh data revealing that Indian households are spending less on food and more on housing, health, and education. Urban rents are rising while fuel costs decline. The 2022-24 survey offers the first major update in a decade on monthly per capita expenditure trends across India.

Ukraine War Hits Love and Birthrates Hard, Leaving Romance and Parenthood Remote

January 10, 2026

Ukraine War Hits Love and Birthrates Hard, Leaving Romance and Parenthood Remote

Four years of war in Ukraine have deeply impacted relationships and childbirth. Marriage numbers have fallen sharply, many men are absent, and birth rates are at record lows, threatening Ukraine's future population and economy.

Lawsuit Challenges US Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Extensions for H-1B Spouses

January 10, 2026

Lawsuit Challenges US Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Extensions for H-1B Spouses

Spouses of H-1B visa holders have filed a lawsuit against the US rule stopping automatic extension of their work permits. The move demands early renewal filings, risking work gaps. USCIS says it boosts safety and screening; plaintiffs call it a burden that disrupts their livelihood.

Lawsuit Challenges US Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Extensions for H-1B Spouses

January 10, 2026

Lawsuit Challenges US Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Extensions for H-1B Spouses

Spouses of H-1B visa holders have filed a lawsuit against the US rule stopping automatic extension of their work permits. The move demands early renewal filings, risking work gaps. USCIS says it boosts safety and screening; plaintiffs call it a burden that disrupts their livelihood.