New Delhi: The market potential for social enterprises in India is projected to reach US$ 8 billion (€ 7 billion) by next year, according to Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Speaking at the 15th Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award – India 2024 ceremony today, Puri highlighted the growing investor…
New Delhi: Union Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today chaired a video conference with Rural Development Ministers from various states to finalize preparations for a significant event under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). The highlight of the event, to be held on September 15 in Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), will…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Steel successfully hosted the event ‘Greening Steel: Pathway to Sustainability’ at the C.D. Deshmukh Hall, India International Centre, New Delhi, today. The event saw the participation of representatives from various Ministries, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Think Tanks, Academia, Institutions, and key industry players. The Chief Guest, Union Minister of…
Chennai: A recent study published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK) has highlighted the potential of Siddha medicine in combating anaemia among adolescent girls. Conducted under the PHI-Public Health Initiative, the research claims that the use of a specific Siddha drug combination has significantly improved haemoglobin levels and other key blood parameters in anaemic…
Kochi: In a significant milestone for India’s defense and shipbuilding sectors, the fourth and fifth ships of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) project, Malpe and Mulki, were successfully launched on September 9, 2024, at Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL), Kochi. These ships are part of an eight-ship series being built for the Indian…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, graced the first Foundation Day program of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) today at Vigyan Bhavan. As the Chief Guest, Shah unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at preventing cyber crimes, emphasizing the growing importance of cybersecurity in the digital age. Among…
New Delhi: In a major relief for cancer patients, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on cancer drugs has been reduced from 12% to 5%. The decision was made during the 54th GST Council meeting held on Monday. In addition, GST on helicopter services for pilgrims and…
Bengaluru: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, conducted an inspection of the Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) in Yelahanka today, followed by a review meeting on the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project. The review was attended by M.B. Patil, Karnataka’s Minister for Commerce & Industries and Infrastructure, along with senior officials including…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India today concluded a national symposium on “Women’s Safety at Work & Public Spaces” at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, with a focus on enhancing safety measures for women. The symposium, chaired by NHRC Acting Chairperson Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, brought forward several recommendations aimed at…
Boudh: In a heart-wrenching tragedy, three minor siblings have died from snakebites, and their father is in critical condition following the incident that occurred in Chariyapali village, Tikarpada panchayat, Odisha. The unfortunate event took place late Sunday night when two sisters, Sudhirekha Mallik (13) and Shubhrekha Mallik (12), returned home from their hostel to celebrate the…
