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Mr. Salim, a Bengaluru techie, faces hardship after a layoff, sparking debate about social security for India's middle class. Despite paying significant income tax, he received a minimal severance and feels abandoned by the government. His story highlights the vulnerability of salaried professionals and raises questions about the support system for those sustaining the economy.A Bengaluru-based tech professional, Salim (name changed), is at the center of an ongoing debate about the lack of socia ...Read More >
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will advocate for greater financial support to developing countries, stronger development banks tailored to Global South priorities, and enhanced private sector participation in sustainable growth initiatives at three high-level international meetings in July. Sitharaman is on an official visit from 30 June to 5 July to attend the UN's Financing for Development conference in Spain, the 10th annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) in Rio de ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said over 95 crore Indians were now covered under at least one social security scheme, citing a recent report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Quoting ILO's findings, Modi said 64% of India's population received at least one form of social protection benefit. This marks a significant increase from less than 25 crore beneficiaries in 2015."This is not just a number. It reflects a significant transformation in how India supports its ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get s ...Read More >
Agaratala (Tripura) [India], June 29 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the development of education, health, and communication systems is one of the priority areas of the current government, and there has been a huge improvement in the health system in Tripura. He stated that initiatives have been taken to strengthen the infrastructure in district hospitals to improve health services. So far this year alone, projects worth approximately Rs 674 crore have been inaugura ...Read More >
Agaratala (Tripura) [India], June 29 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the development of education, health, and communication systems is one of the priority areas of the current government, and there has been a huge improvement in the health system in Tripura. He stated that initiatives have been taken to strengthen the infrastructure in district hospitals to improve health services. So far this year alone, projects worth approximately Rs 674 crore have been inaugura ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): The government skill and talent initiatives are not effectively reaching the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in the manufacturing activities, as a staggering 71 per cent of small firms say government-run skill-training programmes haven't helped them, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield. The report observed that approximately 61 per cent of MSMEs stated that government skill and talent initiatives had not reached them, while 39 per c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Saturday said he was studying whether specific supplements can delay muscle loss in microgravity conditions, which could help develop medicines for muscle degeneration in elderly people. In an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the International Space Station, Shukla said he was also scheduled to conduct an experiment on the growth of microalgae, which are highly nutritious, in microgravity conditions. "If methods can be de ...Read More >
Saturday, 28 June 2025 () India is set to maintain strong economic growth, surpassing G7 nations. This growth is driven by domestic demand and favorable demographics. India's share in global GDP is increasing. Merchandise trade with G7 countries has grown significantly. India is leading global initiatives in clean energy and digital governance. Strategic cooperation with G7 nations will shape future growth. ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the success of Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan has opened up about his upcoming collaboration with director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on the legendary filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke. Following the historic success of 3 Idiots and PK, this marks the third collaboration between Aamir and Hirani. Both previous films were widely praised for their clever humor, emotional storytelling, and strong narratives hallmarks of the Aamir-Hirani combo. In a recent interview, when asked whether ...Read More >
India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) has emerged as a global model in public health, as confirmed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) 2024 report. With zero-dose children reducing from 0.11% in 2023 to just 0.06% in 2024, India has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to inclusive and last-mile healthcare delivery. The country's maternal and child health indicators have also seen remarkable improvements. As per the UN Maternal Mortality Estimation ...Read More >
Bahraich, June 28: Two minors allegedly killed a man by slitting his throat and then crushed his head with a stone to steal his iPhone to create "high-quality reels" for more likes, police said on Saturday. Police have held both the accused and initiated investigations. The victim, Shadab (19), who lived in Bengaluru, was visiting his ancestral village of Nagaur in Bahraich for his maternal uncle's wedding. Additional Superintendent of Police, Ramanand Prasad Kushwaha, said that the incident occ ...Read More >
Mumbai: Indian stock markets are more likely to rise than fall in the third quarter of the financial year 2026 (Q3 FY26), Morgan Stanley said in a note on Friday. The global brokerage remains bullish on Indian equities, expecting strong growth data, supportive moves by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and better-than-expected corporate earnings to push the market higher from July onwards. According to the firm, India is showing signs of steady improvement. Government spending is increasing, and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Worried over the proposed plan to restrict the air conditioner temperature in the 20 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius range? Fret not. The central government is unlikely to implement that anytime soon. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday said the new AC temperature range would kick in only 'after 2050'. "I do not think it will happen immediately; capacities will be gradually built for it over time," he said while attending the India Climate Summit. Yadav stated ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Often, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with women and cervical cancers but medical experts opine that men too are affected by HPV, which can lead to various cancers among men. In the 2025-26 budget, the State government had announced free HPV vaccines for girls aged 14 for Rs 36 crore, and had floated tenders for procurement, which would be available in another few months. HPV is not limited to cervical cancer. It's also associated with cancers of the vulva, vagina, anus, pen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday said the government is unlikely to implement the air conditioner temperature range of 20 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius anytime soon and that it will be introduced gradually over time. Asked at the India Climate Summit when the new AC temperature range would be implemented, Yadav said any such situation "may arise only after 2050". "I do not think it will happen immediately; capacities will be gradually built for it over tim ...Read More >
Kolkata: Once heavily dependent on imports, India's defence sector is poised to emerge as a global supplier, riding on a plethora of policy reforms, investments and industrial capabilities. With NATO announcing that its member nations will raise defence expenditure to 5% of GDP by 2035, there is a growing optimism in India about making it big in the export of military hardware in the developed world. One of the bright spots is the achievement of Reliance Defence, which has grabbed an export ord ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has hired India's former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant as a senior adviser, as the Canadian investment firm looks to tap more opportunities in India. Kant's track record in transformative government initiatives related to economic development, innovation, and sustainable growth will benefit Fairfax's long-term investment approach in India, the company said. Fairfax expects to participate in and benefit from India's 'Viksit Bharat' initiatives towards becomin ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jun 27 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched a scathing attack on the previous Samajwadi Party government, accusing it of ignoring the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector while keeping the state trapped in caste-based conflicts and nepotism for political gains. Speaking at a program in Lucknow on the occasion of International MSME Day, the CM said, "Before 2017, UP was known for riots, mafia networks, and being one of the most unsafe states ...Read More >
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday called upon the financial sector regulators to take initiatives for identifying the aspirational needs of GIFT International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC) in Gujarat. GIFT IFSC is India's first international financial services centre that aims to provide service to foreign multinational companies in India. Sitharaman stressed on fast-tracking reforms at the GIFT City in next few years to align the financial sector with the count ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Foreign affairs expert KP Fabian on Sunday shared his insights on Canada's decision to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit. Speaking with ANI, he said, 'Carney had no options. The others said, Listen, India must be there. It's a vital link in the supply chain and any talk of Indo-Pacific stability.' Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, the host of this year's summit, reportedly faced significant pressure from other G7 members after initially he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Foreign affairs expert KP Fabian on Sunday shared his insights on Canada's decision to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit. Speaking with ANI, he said, 'Carney had no options. The others said, Listen, India must be there. It's a vital link in the supply chain and any talk of Indo-Pacific stability.' Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, the host of this year's summit, reportedly faced significant pressure from other G7 members after initially he ...Read More >
Shillong, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as the hectic search for the missing Madhya Pradesh woman continued for over two weeks on Saturday, Meghalaya's lone BJP Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek has supported the families' demand for a CBI probe into the death of Raja Raghuvanshi, whose wife Sonam is still missing. The decomposed body of Sonam's husband Raja Raghuvanshi was recovered on June 2. The couple from Indoor in Madhya Pradesh went missing on May 23 while visiting Meghalaya's Sohra-Cherrapu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Under fire from pro-Khalistan organisations in Canada after inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G-7 summit, Canadian PM Mark Carney justified his decision by pointing out that India is the fifth largest economy in the world and therefore needs to be part of the summit as a guest country. Also, it is understood that almost all the G-7 member nations were keen on an invite to PM Narendra Modi and may have played a major role in influencing Canada's decision. The summit will p ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the country marks 11 years under the iconic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, actress Hina Khan shared that India has become very powerful and that the country is now better than before in "every field". Talking exclusively to IANS about 11 years of Modi government and his leadership, Hina told IANS: "From my limited experience, I feel that India is very powerful." She added: "In areas like infrastructure, technology, space, medicine, Ayushmaan Bhar ...Read More >
Mumbai: As the country marks 11 years under the iconic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, actress Hina Khan shared that India has become very powerful and that the country is now better than before in "every field". Talking exclusively to IANS about 11 years of Modi government and his leadership, Hina told IANS: "From my limited experience, I feel that India is very powerful." She added: "In areas like infrastructure, technology, space, medicine, Ayushmaan Bharat, poverty reduction, d ...Read More >
Bhopal, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) To speed up its promotion on solar energy further, the Madhya Pradesh government will organise 'Suryamitra Agriculture Feeder Scheme Summit' in Bhopal on June 10, said an official on Friday. Based on the 'vocal for local' vision, the summit will be organised at Kushabhau Thakre convention center aimed at providing developers and stakeholders with detailed information about the bidding process, financial structuring, and technical specifications. "The state is co ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced he will travel to Canada for the G7 summit to be held at Kananaskis, Alberta, between June 15 and 17 after Canadian PM Mark Carney on Friday evening called him over the phone and invited him. The development indicates a rebuilding of India-Canada ties and India's growing global influence as a major economic power under the leadership of Modi, given that he has now been invited to represent the country for G7 summits as a special invitee consecut ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received a call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark J Carney, who invited him to attend the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada later this month. In a post on X on Friday, PM Modi congratulated Carney on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation. Expressing optimism, PM Modi said he looks forward to meeting PM Carney later this month in Canada. 'Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Cong ...Read More >
Ottawa/New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Silencing doubters, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proved once again that its diplomatic outreach extends far beyond the wildest dreams of opposition leaders at home or those running propaganda machines at full throttle from across the border. Just as the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Shashi Tharoor was wrapping up its highly-successful visit to the United States - during which it also had an "excellent meeting" with ...Read More >
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