The Metro Dhaka Water Security and Resilience Program will strengthen local and national institutions' capacity to reduce water pollution in the greater Dhaka area, which generates about half of the country's formal employment and one-third of its GDP. The program introduces a results-bas
According to a release from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India improved by 79 ranks in the World Bank's Doing Business Report (DBR) over a five-year period, reaching 63rd position in the 2019 ranking.
As part of efforts to support business expansion, Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) have been permitted to open new branches, enabling wider outreach and improved customer access. In a move aimed at boosting credit flow, the permissible housing loan exposure of UCBs has been raised to 25 per ce
While speaking with ANI on the impact of the tariff agreement, Patwari said, "Gujarat stands to gain substantially, particularly in sectors such as seafood, gems and jewellery, and agriculture. Gujarat has India's longest coastline, making the state's seafood industry a major beneficiary of
India has climbed four spots to secure the 45th position in the Network Readiness Index 2025 report, which was released on February 4, 2026. The report, prepared by the Portulans Institute based in Washington DC, highlights India's progress in its network-based readiness landscape across 127
Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) [India], February 9: The Shetkari Samruddhi Project, supported by Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF) and implemented by ISAP India Foundation, has been launched to benefit 20,000 farmers across 20 villages in Jalna and Sambhajinagar districts of Maharashtra, in
Hisar Heroes enter the semi-final with strong momentum, built on attacking consistency and improved defensive coordination, according to a release. Led by star raider Ashu Malik, the Heroes will look to control the tempo and apply early pressure. On the other side, Bhiwani Bulls, powered by
Brazil is expected to produce a record 66.2 million bags of coffee in 2026, driven by favourable weather, improved farming practices, and expanded cultivation. Arabica and conilon output are both projected to rise, while strong global demand is likely to keep international coffee prices firm
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 5: Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087; NSE: CIPLA; and hereafter referred to as "Cipla") today announced the launch of its nationwide awareness campaign, 'Win Over Weight', designed to help people move beyond weight-focused stigma and towards improved health, c
Air quality improved compared to Wednesday, when the AQI was over 312. Despite this improvement, a thin layer of smog persists in parts of the city, and overall air quality remains poor.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha earlier this week said the sustained inflow reflects improved infrastructure, better connectivity, and focused policy interventions aimed at strengthening the sector.
Jammu and Kashmir's education sector is seeing steady progress since Article 370's abrogation, with higher funding, improved infrastructure, and community-led initiatives like Vidyanjali strengthening government schools through digital tools, better facilities, and volunteer support acros