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New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): India has launched the first phase of four projects in nine partner countries for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the aegis of the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative. The details were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. As per the MEA, the projects will focus on key areas including food security, health, vocational training, and census preparedness. In a post on social media platform X, MEA stated, Fosteri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): India on Friday launched the first set of four development projects under the 'India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative,' aimed at supporting countries of the Global South in meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as per MEA. The projects were officially launched by the Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Tanmaya Lal, at a ceremony attended by Heads of Missions of participating countries, UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1: India launched the first phase of four development projects across nine partner countries as part of its 'India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative'. The programme aims to deepen South-South cooperation in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The launch event was presided over by Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Tanmaya Lal, and attended by heads of missions from participating countries, UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp, dip ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwa ...Read More >
Ranchi: Jharkhand has performed well against the 'Healthy Panchayat' yardstick under the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0). The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), said Panchayati Raj Department director Rajeshwari B on Thursday.Out of 4,345 gram panchayats in Jharkhand, 4,281 submitted their data in the PAI system. Based on their performance, 7% of the panchayats were classified as 'Performers' with a score between 60 and 75%, 57% were ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when ...Read More >
Swachh Survekshan (SS), a landmark initiative under the SBM-U, has become a defining force in India's urban journey toward cleanliness Indore once again has been declared India's cleanest city, winning the top spot for the eighth year in a row in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25. Surat secured the second position, while Navi Mumbai stood third. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards in New Delhi on Thursday. Gujarat's Surat secured the second position in the Super Swachh League category. A ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Tuesday met the 16th Finance Commission Chairperson Arvind Panagariya here and sought cooperation for strengthening the financial condition of the state. CM Sukhu said Himachal Pradesh has been following the path of fiscal prudence and is one of the best performing states in the country on various parameters, including Sustainable Development Goals. The Chief Minister urged the commission to support the sta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. Also Read | Ganeshotsav 2025: MSRTC To Run 5,000 Special Buses to Konkan From August 2 ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari here and apprised him of the massive damages caused by flash floods in the state. CM Sukhu sought support for the repair and reconstruction of damaged roads. He also urged for inclusion of a few roads in the PM Gati Shakti Yojana. He also updated the Union Minister about the delays in National Highway (NH) projects due to v ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India larges ...Read More >
Greater Noida, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) World Youth Skills Day was celebrated on Tuesday with great enthusiasm in Greater Noida, with a series of discussions and events dedicated to empowering young people with cutting-edge skills. Stakeholders from government agencies, training institutes, and industry partners gathered to highlight how initiatives like the Skill Development Mission are transforming the lives of the youth by equipping them with industry-relevant skills and facilitating employm ...Read More >
Greater Noida: World Youth Skills Day was celebrated on Tuesday with great enthusiasm in Greater Noida, with a series of discussions and events dedicated to empowering young people with cutting-edge skills. Stakeholders from government agencies, training institutes, and industry partners gathered to highlight how initiatives like the Skill Development Mission are transforming the lives of the youth by equipping them with industry-relevant skills and facilitating employment opportunities. Hundr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) About one in every five women in the WHO Southeast Asia Region, including India, are covered under a health insurance, a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia has estimated. One in eight women in the region -- defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) -- were enrolled in social security schemes. At the same time, only one in thirteen had privately purchased or commercial insurance, the analysis reveals. The 'WHO Southeast Asia Region' include ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged Indian businesses to expand globally, not only in markets but also in ideas and solutions. 'Industry, friends, must be a force for inclusion by supporting MSMEs, promoting gender and caste diversity in leadership. It's easier said than done. Gender and caste diversity has to be appreciated in the right sense. When it comes to gender, we champion affirmative action but the real problem is when gender discrimination is subtle ...Read More >
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New Delhi: At the 19th CII-ITC Sustainability Awards held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar called on industries to drive inclusive growth. He urged businesses to actively support MSMEs and ensure greater representation of women and marginalized communities in leadership roles. While acknowledging efforts toward affirmative action, he pointed out that subtle and often unspoken forms of gender discrimination still exist and need urgent attention. Encouraging indust ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged Indian businesses to expand globally, not only in markets but also in ideas and solutions. 'Industry, friends, must be a force for inclusion by supporting MSMEs, promoting gender and caste diversity in leadership. It's easier said than done. Gender and caste diversity has to be appreciated in the right sense. When it comes to gender, we champion affirmative action but the real problem is when gender discrimination is subtle ...Read More >
Manipal (Karnataka) [India], July 10: The Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, in collaboration with the Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick (UNB), Canada, successfully inaugurated the Manipal International Conference on "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Health: Envisioning a Future of Global Collaboration for Education, Research & Practice" at the Dr. TMA Pai Auditorium, KMC, Manipa ...Read More >
Guwahati: Mizoram has emerged as the frontrunner in the latest North Eastern Region SDG Index 2023-24, with its district Hnahthial securing the highest score, 81.43 points, among 121 districts assessed. Assam, however, failed to place any of its districts in the top ten, with its highest-ranked district, Dibrugarh, landing in the 17th position. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Ministry of DoNER and UNDP, rele ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In a landmark move towards competency-based education and data-driven reform, the Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, conducted by the NCERT's National Assessment Centre-PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), has delivered valuable insights into student learning outcomes across India, as per a release. Spanning 21.15 lakh students, 74,229 schools, and 781 districts across all 36 States and UTs, the survey marks the la ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Following the violent protest at Kerala University, a case has been registered against 27 activists of the ruling CPM's Students Federation of India (SFI), including its state secretary P S Sanjeev, who has been named the prime accused, police said. The case also names 1,000 identifiable protesters who have been accused of damaging public property, forcibly entering the university campus, and assaulting police and university staff, police said ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In a landmark move towards competency-based education and data-driven reform, the Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, conducted by the NCERT's National Assessment Centre-PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), has delivered valuable insights into student learning outcomes across India, as per a release. Spanning 21.15 lakh students, 74,229 schools, and 781 districts across all 36 States and UTs, the survey marks the la ...Read More >
Mumbai: US-based Jane Street said the Indian capital market regulator's order accusing the trading firm of manipulative trading in equity derivatives reflects a 'misunderstanding of standard hedging practices and the interrelationships between derivative and underlying markets'. The firm, in an internal communication that ET has accessed, said the Securities and Exchange Board of India's claim that the firm's activity is "prima facie manipulative", disregards the role of liquidity providers and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In a landmark move towards competency-based education and data-driven reform, the Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, conducted by the NCERT National Assessment Centre-PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), has delivered valuable insights into student learning outcomes across India, as per a release. Spanning 21.15 lakh students, 74,229 schools, and 781 districts across all 36 States and UTs, the survey marks the larg ...Read More >
Aizawl: Hnahthial district in south Mizoram has emerged as the highest-scoring district in the entire northeast region in the North Eastern Region District Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2023-24, released by NITI Aayog on Monday.With a composite score of 81.43, Hnahthial outperformed 120 other districts across the eight north-eastern states. Mizoram also saw all its districts placed in the 'Front Runner' category, indicating substantial progress towards achieving the SDGs. The second ...Read More >
Lucknow, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a remarkable development, Uttar Pradesh leapfrogged several notches in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) index and got itself positioned in the 'Front Runner' category as against the 'Performer' category earlier. In the recently released rankings, the Hindi heartland improved its SDG score in the national index from 29th to 18th spot. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, in a high-level review meeting on Tuesday, assessed the state's remarkable progress ...Read More >
New Delhi: The North Eastern Region (NER) District Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index Report (2023-24), released by the NITI Aayog on Monday, has accorded all districts of Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura the Front Runner status, with the number of districts in the Aspirant or Achiever categories at zero. The report shows Mizoram's Hnahthial scored the highest (81.43) in the entire NER, and Arunachal Pradesh's Longding scored the lowest (58.71). The index measures the performance of the distr ...Read More >
M Nagaraju asked fintechs to prioritize offline payment options. This push aims to boost financial inclusion across India. He spoke at the CII Summit on Financial Inclusion and FinTech. Nagaraju highlighted financial inclusion's role in economic growth. He noted India's progress since 2014 with the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana. The scheme significantly increased bank account access for adults. DFS Secretary M Nagaraju on Monday urged fintechs to focus on driving offline payment solutions to e ...Read More >
As Pushkar Singh Dhami completes four years in office this July, he has emerged as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) longest-serving Chief Minister in Uttarakhand -- a notable achievement in a state known for frequent leadership changes. From being a relatively untested choice in 2021 to gaining national attention with the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Dhami's tenure has been marked by high visibility and legislative activism.When Dhami took charge in July 2021, just months ah ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 7: The second report of the NITI Aayog has revealed that all Northeast states, except for Manipur, have seen improved sustainable development in 2023-24, up from 62% in 2021-22. The report says Meghalaya has shown strong performance in front-runner districts, with 83.33% of its districts performing above the national average. East Khasi Hills and East Jaintia Hills performed best, while Sikkim and Tripura maintained 100% front-runner districts. Mizoram also joined the league. T ...Read More >
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