The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs 1.36 crore to support grassroots biodiversity conservation in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The funds are meant to strengthen local efforts under India's biodiversity framework and ensure fair sharing of benefits from the commercial
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global terror funding watchdog, has warned Pakistan that its removal from the 'greylist' in October 2022 doesn't make it immune to money laundering and terrorist financing.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited (TFCIL) Managing Director & CEO Anoop Bali announced a major strategic expansion in the company's lending portfolio, focusing on hospitality, real estate, and MSME solar financing within the tourism ecosys
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 22: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding in India is undergoing a decisive geographic shift, with corporate philanthropy steadily moving beyond the metros into India's emerging Tier-2 cities and industrial belts. According to 'CSR's Next Act: H
At COP26 held in 2021, India committed to an ambitious five-part "Panchamrit" pledge. They included reaching 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity, generating half of all energy requirements from renewables, and reducing emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030.
India also aims to reduce th
Artificial intelligence (AI) startups are on track to capture more than half of total annual venture capital funding for the first time in 2025, according to a report by CB Insights.
New Delhi [India], October 17: Applications are now open for The Ten Minute Million (TTMM) with the deadline set for 19th October 2025. Founders across India are invited to pitch their startups directly to top investors for a chance to secure on-spot funding of INR 3.5 million, all within ju
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced the results of the auction of two Government of India securities (G-Secs), the 6.01 per cent GS 2030 and the 7.09 per cent GS 2074.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: As the festive season lights up streets across India, many households look forward to fulfilling long-awaited dreams - from home upgrades to purchasing a brand-new two-wheeler. Among scooters, the Honda Activa has consistently remained a top favourite,
Odisha Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena highlighted various government initiatives aimed at empowering women. He said that Odisha has emerged as the leading state under the "Lakhpati Didi" initiative.