New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, commemorated the National Girl Child Day by highlighting the decade-long efforts of the Union government in creating a conducive environment for girls’ well-being and their contribution towards Viksit Bharat. In a message on social media platform X, PM Modi said, “On National Girl Child Day, we reaffirm our unwavering resolve to ensure that the girl child leads a life of dignity, opportunity and hope.”The Prime Minister added, “…
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Suva (Fiji), Jan 24 (IANS) India has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Fiji and the wider Pacific, highlighting that the bilateral relationship of the two nations is entering a new phase of cooperation built on trust, shared values and people-to-people ties, according to Fijian media.Speaking during India’s Republic Day reception held at Fiji’s Novotel Lami on Friday night (local time), Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta said India and Fiji were working together to shape a future…
Davos, Jan 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that the Maharashtra government has signed MoUs for investment proposals worth Rs 30 lakh crore during the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit. He said that in addition, the government has held preliminary talks for another investment of Rs 7 to 10 lakh crore for which the government will sign MoUs in the next one or two months.The Chief Minister, who addressed the virtual press conference, said these investments are from …
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Even though India has outpaced many developed countries in terms of gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, the lesser participation of women in the workforce remains a concern, according to a report.The report by EY India highlighted progressive policies and industry interventions that led to the advancement of women in STEM fields.However, it also highlighted systemic challenges that continue to affect higher numbers in th…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Nearly 60 per cent of Indian businesses confident in scaling AI responsibly have mature responsible AI (RAI) frameworks in place, though gaps remain on data access and regulatory clarity, a new report said on Thursday.The report from National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) said that 30 per cent of respondents have established mature RAI practices and 45 per cent are actively implementing formal frameworks, marking a clear improvement from 2023.Th…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India on Thursday delivered 7.5 tonnes of life-saving cancer medicines in Kabul to address the needs of cancer patients in Afghanistan. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “India delivers 7.5 tonnes of life-saving cancer medicines to Kabul to address the urgent needs of cancer patients. India remains committed to supporting the friendly people of Afghanistan.”In December, Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Mawla…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Improving accessibility, affordability, and tailoring treatment and diagnostics to women’s needs are some of the crucial measures to closing the health gap for the fairer sex by 2030, said experts at the ongoing World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.Women spend 25 per cent more of their lives in poorer health than men due to delayed diagnoses and limited access to appropriate care.At a session titled ” Breakthroughs in women’s health, the experts highlighted how insufficien…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The debate over Bangladesh achieving a trillion‑dollar economy by 2034 has moved from party manifestos into national conversation and online trolling, even as some economists have claimed the target may perhaps be achievable, said a media report published Wednesday. Under the right mix of policy, investment and institutional reform, Bangladesh could reach a much larger economy within a decade, but only if growth, revenue mobilisation and structural change accelerate sh…
Davos, Jan 20 (IANS) Amid rising costs and declining quality in healthcare systems worldwide, experts at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 deliberated on the need to find solutions to break the cost-investment paradox.During the session, ‘Healthcare: Cost or Investment’, experts discussed how healthcare systems worldwide face an inescapable paradox: spending rises while quality often declines.Nina Warken, Germany’s Federal Minister of Health, stated that countries must have bette…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India’s deal ecosystem recorded 2,658 transactions worth $133 billion in 2025, marking a 21 per cent year‑on‑year rise in deal volumes and a 13 per cent increase in values, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Grant Thornton Bharat said India’s deal ecosystem reflected the market’s resilience and depth amid a volatile global environment.The country attracted sustained capital flows, supported by strong economic growth and improving investor confidence.The…