UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government is preparing a concrete action plan to realise the vision of "Viksit Uttar Pradesh - Samarth Uttar Pradesh @2047." The framework rests on three missions--Samagra Vikas (all-round development), Aarthik Netrut
The United Arab Emirates continues to consolidate its position as one of the world's most competitive nations in 2025, achieving outstanding results across a wide range of international and regional indices. These achievements reflect the success of the country's comprehensive development st
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday highlighted the importance of tourism for India's economy, and said it provides jobs and increases government revenue.
The Indian delegation also interacted with leading Icelandic fishing associations, agencies, and entrepreneurs to learn about innovative technologies and best practices in sustainable fishing. In a separate thematic discussion, both sides identified several key areas for future cooperation,
New Delhi [India], September 12: India's entrepreneurial spirit is thriving in 2025, with homegrown companies rewriting the rules across industries. From groundbreaking innovations in personal care and fashion to revolutionary advances in agriculture, technology, and education, these 10 comp
New Delhi [India], September 12: Springer Nature today announced the launch of its India Research Advisory Council (IRAC), a strategic initiative designed to strengthen its commitment to India's knowledge economy and align more closely with the nation's evolving research priorities. With thi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12: Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, has released its Economy Observer report for August 2025. Economy Observer is a monthly report sharing in-depth analysis of key macroeconomic developments in India and pr
Vadodara (Gujarat)/ New Delhi [India], September 11: A corporate-led feasibility program is building a circular-economy pipeline that converts steel slag and refractory bricks into high-purity silica for semiconductor applications. With a modular, staged capital plan and clear ESG benefits,
Speaking to ANI, Khurshid described the recent interactions as "very distressing and very disturbing" and expressed hope for a resolution that would help normalise relations.
Elahi questioned why unregulated housing schemes had been permitted to operate on riverbeds and why they were not cleared before the disaster struck. He pointed out that, in addition to human casualties, the floods had also devastated crops and livestock, dealing a blow to the rural economy.