New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Wednesday announced that it has strengthened its push for gender diversity, with its total women workforce across functions surpassing 1,300, driven by increased hiring on the shopfloor at its Gurugram and Manesar facilities.The company has made notable progress over the past two years by systematically increasing the recruitment of women in vehicle manufacturing as well as engine and transmission roles.These hires are now actively contri…
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New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former India No. 1, Saurav Ghosal, has opened up on the significant shift in mindset required in his new role off the court, saying his focus has moved from individual excellence to building and benefiting the wider squash ecosystem.Ghosal, who is now associated with World Premier Squash (WPS) in an administrative capacity as the Sports Commissioner, said the transition from being an elite athlete to working towards the sport’s development has required a fundamental …
Amaravati, March 18 (IANS) The government of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday launched the “Divyang Shakti” scheme, joining a select group of Indian states in providing free bus travel to people with disabilities. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the scheme and described it as a major step toward building an inclusive and equitable society. Building on the success of the free bus travel initiative for women, the government has now extended the benefit to persons with disabilities as w…
Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) The abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 paved the way for the region’s growth, with India building world-class infrastructure and promoting inclusive governance while the territories occupied illegally by Pakistan remained mired in inflation and repression. The flourishing landscape of Jammu and Kashmir serves as a strong rebuttal to 70 years of Pakistani propaganda, a report highlighted on Friday.According to the Eurasia Review report…
London, Jan 12 (IANS) The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, continues to test the faith of millions of Muslims and the administrative capacity of governments. In India, the system of Hajj assistance has evolved into a model of inclusion and efficiency, ensuring equal access for pilgrims across diverse social and regional backgrounds.Khaleej Times reported that from the moment an Indian pilgrim submits an application to the final rites at Arafat, Mina, …
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The year 2025 will go down as a truly supercalifragilisticexpialidocious chapter in the journey of Indian sports, marked by sustained excellence, growing belief and an expanding culture of support across disciplines. From Olympic sports to cricket, India witnessed not just improved results but a deeper public connection with sport, signalling a nation steadily embracing a multi-sport identity.Former athletes believe that consistent institutional backing under the leaders…