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UN body honours innovative solutions to beat plastic pollution

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Monday announced the 2023 'Champions of the Earth', honouring a city mayor, a non-profit foundation, a social enterprise, a government initiative and a research council for their innovative solutions and transformative action to tackle plastic pollution.

Oct 30, 2023

Unpacking the Complex Issue of Reservations and Effective Representation

Reservations and Effective Representation: Unraveling India's Complex Democracy

The ongoing debate in Indian democracy surrounding reservations and representation highlights the need for evaluating the effectiveness of these policies to ensure genuine inclusion and participation of marginalized groups.

Oct 28, 2023

Biden honours 2 Indian-American scientists with National Medals

US President Joe Biden has honoured two Indian-American scientists -- Subra Suresh and Ashok Gadgil -- with National Medals for their pioneering contributions in the fields of science and technology innovation at a ceremony in White House.

Oct 25, 2023

Sri Lankan cabinet approves visa-free proposal for India, 6 other countries

Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved a proposal of offering visa-free entry for nationals from India and six other countries, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said.

Oct 24, 2023

Gold prices rise to 3-month high on back of safe-haven demand

Gold prices rose to a three-month high on Friday and were headed for a second consecutive weekly gain, on the back of a safe-haven demand due to the Middle East conflict and expectations that the US Federal Reserve was likely to pause rate hikes.

Oct 20, 2023

Google for India 2023 recap: "Make in India" Pixel phones, localised AI tools & more [read now]

In a fillip to the 'Make in India' initiative, Google on Thursday said it aims to start manufacturing/assembling Pixel smartphones in the country and the first 'India-made' batch will reach the consumers next year, as the tech giant announced several localised AI features to expand digital commerce and access to citizen-centric information services and solutions.

Oct 19, 2023

Indian SME EnProCon Secures Coveted Spot in Stanford's Seed Transformation Program

EnProCon stands out due to our team's global experience across continents, spanning the Middle East, Asia, and Africa

Oct 16, 2023

Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan

Taliban to join China's Belt and Road forum; commerce minister to visit Beijing [details]

Taliban will attend China's Belt and Road Forum underscoring Beijing's growing official ties with the administration, despite its lack of formal recognition by any government, the media reported.

Oct 15, 2023

Makemytrip ad offers heavy discount to Pakistan fans, provided their team loses. Is this sportsmanship? Netizens react

In the advertisement, the discount offered to fans from Pakistan is directly proportional to the runs and wickets by which their team loses

Oct 14, 2023

India supports World Bank's vision to end extreme poverty, says Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday participated in the 108th meeting of the development committee plenary of the World Bank in Marrakech, Morocco.

Oct 13, 2023

Tale of 5 states: EC announces dates for assembly polls, cudgels drawn, key issues dictating election campaigns [state-wise break-up]

The five states go to poll between November 7 and November 30 and comprise 1/6th of the total voters in the country.

Oct 10, 2023

Nifty declines on fears of wider conflict between Israel and Hamas

Nifty declined on Monday as fear of a wider conflict rose between Israel and Hamas. At close, Nifty was down 0.72 per cent or 141.2 points at 19512.4, said Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research at HDFC Securities.

Oct 10, 2023

CWC unanimously supports idea of caste census, PM Modi incapable of holding census: Rahul

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the Congress Working Committee (CWC) -- the party's highest decision making body -- has unanimously decided in favour of caste-based census and the party-led governments in states will hold the exercise.

Oct 9, 2023

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

World Bank maintains India's financial growth for 2023 at 6.3%, says country growing rapidly

The World Bank report revealed that adverse weather conditions have contributed to a spike in inflation in recent months in India

Oct 3, 2023

India needs to scale up solar energy capacity to meet its renewable goals, report says

India has committed to a goal of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 and is steadily bolstering its solar and wind power generation abilities