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Govt approves proposal to amend Khadi and Village Industries Commission ActThe government has approved amendments to the KVIC Act, 1956, to modernize the Khadi and Village Industries sector. These changes aim to bo...
MSME Day 2026 showcases government's vision for a tech-driven and future-ready MSME ecosystemThe event celebrated the sector's growth, highlighting government commitment to a resilient, technology-driven MSME ecosystem. New initiati...
Beyond destinations: Why employability trumps all for ambitious Indian studentsIndian students and their families are now prioritizing return on investment and career outcomes over institutional prestige when choosing ...
BRICS agriculture ministers begin deliberations in Indore on food security, small farmers' welfareBRICS agriculture ministers are meeting in Indore. India is chairing the two-day event. Key discussions focus on food security. The welfare...
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
African Proverb of the Day: 'If you educate a man you educate one individual...'-Life lessons on education, empowerment, equality, and why educating women transforms entire generationsAn ancient African proverb powerfully illustrates how educating women profoundly impacts entire families and future generations. This wisdo...
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
Govt mulls new programme to bolster rural industrial landscapeA new government program, Rural Prosperity and Rural Resilience, will connect industries directly with rural producers. This initiative aim...
126-member Assam Assembly to have 7 women MLAs; six of them from NDAOnly seven women candidates secured victory in the 126-member Assam Assembly, mirroring the 2021 results. The ruling NDA will have six wome...
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
Parliament set for 21st century's biggest women rights push: PMPM Narendra Modi said implementing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will be a landmark step for women’s empowerment, urging timely action a...
Mudra loans cross Rs 40 lakh crore, Nirmala Sitharaman hails MSME credit pushThe Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has empowered millions of entrepreneurs. Over 577.9 million loans totaling ₹40.07 lakh crore have been disb...
Mudra to empower entrepreneurs; make them active participants in march towards Viksit Bharat: FMAs the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana celebrates its 11th anniversary, it celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship that thrives across India....
Celebrating women and their financial freedom: A smart approach to SIP, STP, and SWPWomen in India are significantly increasing their presence in the finance sector. With 22% of stock market investors being women, initiativ...
IFC commits $ 400 mn to Bajaj Finance to help boost climate finance, empower womenIFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has committed USD 400 million (about Rs 3,300 crore) to help expand access to finance for customers ...
Finance Minister says working to empower rural women with technologyReferring to the government's recent initiative of NaMo Drone Didi, which trains women to pilot drones in villages to spray pesticides and ...
Weak women remark: Sitharaman spars with Kharge in ParliamentDuring the first sitting of the new Parliament building, there was a heated exchange between Mallikarjun Kharge and Nirmala Sitharaman. Kha...
Women have to be empowered socially, economically and politically: MoS Chandrima Bhattacharya“When we are empowered economically and politically, social recognition follows. Women are already empowered and we have to celebrate this ...
Government forms panel to approve schemes under Nirbhaya FundThe government in April this year has made the WCD Ministry the nodal agency for the Nirbhaya Fund in place of Home Ministry.