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India's water journey a model for developing nations: World Bank officialIndia's water management initiatives, including the Jal Jeevan Mission and Namami Gange Programme, are gaining international recognition. S...
India's water management initiatives a model for developing nations: World Bank officialIndia's water management efforts, such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, are being recognized internationally for their effectiveness. The World B...
US midterm election result: Los Angeles gets an Indian-origin mayor; Nithya Raman wins against Karen BassNithya Raman, an Indian-origin candidate, is stirring controversy in the race for mayor of Los Angeles, currently outpacing incumbent Karen...
Azim Premji Foundation launches Social Startups Programme to build grassroots NGOsThe initiative seeks to address a key gap in the social sector where many professionals have extensive experience working with communities ...
Is the world preparing for war? Why US, UK, Japan and Europe are ringing emergency alarm bellsWorld War 3 coming? Is the world preparing for war? The governments across the world in the US, UK, Japan and Europe are strengthening emer...
Entire J&K would have been part of India had Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel handled it: ChouhanShivraj Singh Chouhan delivered remarks reflecting on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's contributions to India's unity and governance. He criticiz...
After US's FORTRESS plan and UK's 'Be Ready' campaign, Japan issues advisory for households to prepare for emergencies. Here's all we knowIn light of potential natural disasters such as earthquakes, Japan's government encourages its citizens to stock essential supplies for up ...
Veolia opens India disaster hub as climate risks mount, commits over €1 million globally to emergency responseVeolia has opened a New Delhi hub to deploy mobile water-treatment units and trained personnel for disaster response across South and South...
The food Indians buy is changing, and so is the scrutiny of what companies promiseIndia's Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued over 150 notices to various food and beverage companies. These notices addr...
Modi govt has no moral right to remain in power: Congress flags 'lapses' in PM-DAKSH schemeCongress has expressed concerns regarding the effectiveness of the PM-DAKSH initiative aimed at skill training. Allegations of serious laps...
Centre calls for convergence of JJM 2.0, VB-G RAM G to ensure sustainable rural drinking waterThe Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is urging better coordination between Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and VB-G RAM G. Initiatives di...
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmersMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 wi...
Railways targets 11 trains with 40+ hour journeys: Passengers may soon see a big change in how coaches are cleaned en routeThe Railway Board has selected 11 long-distance trains with journeys exceeding 40 hours for enhanced cleanliness and service monitoring. Th...
Bhutan PM calls PM Modi ‘Avatar of Vishnu’, Tshering Tobgay compares his leadership to Kalki who is believed to restore dharmaBhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an “avatar of Vishnu” and praised his leadership, work ...
Manipur Cabinet adopts resolution marking PM Modi’s 25 years in public serviceManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the Cabinet's resolution thanking Prime Minister Modi for his service. The resoluti...
In 2006, Matt Damon built a non-profit after seeing water crisis in a Zambian village; 20 years later, the charity mission has reached more than 95 million peopleMatt Damon's water nonprofit began after a 2006 visit to Zambia, where a borewell near a young girl's home was the only thing standing betw...
India within striking distance of 8% GDP growth, resilience not accidental: Shaktikanta DasWith an ambitious target of 8% GDP growth, India aims for Viksit Bharat by the year 2047 through innovative reforms. The government is dedi...
19-year-old officer helps save Michigan sanitation worker after severe arm injuryDuring a routine shift in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, a sanitation worker was gravely injured by shards of broken glass. His fellow work...
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 2.88 lakh crore in August: MoSPIIn India, infrastructure initiatives monitored by 17 ministries have faced significant cost overruns, totaling approximately Rs 2,88,122 cr...
Delhi govt sets up 110 collection centres for damaged idols, 81 artificial ponds for Ganesh immersionThe Delhi government is establishing 110 collection centers for the disposal of damaged idols and religious items. These centers will facil...