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Gender-disaggregated data is next big step for women's financial inclusion
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Ajayan acknowledged the government's efforts in placing women at the centre of policy design through initiatives such as Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra loans and DBT-linked welfare schemes. However, she stressed that the next big leap must come from gender-disaggregated data, especially in financial
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India, Bangladesh maintain strong bonds despite tensions, says CPD Executi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), on Tuesday discussed the evolving political situation in Bangladesh, the security of Hindu minorities, and the current trajectory of Bangladesh-India diplomatic and economic relations.
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No US official came to receive Ashwini Vaishnaw: Congress' Supriya Shrinat
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"Nothing wrong with posting a picture of shaking hands with the hotel staff. But the fact that no US official came to receive an Indian Minister speaks about the spectacular failure of our diplomacy and foreign policy. India deserves more respect," Shrinate posted on X.
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India's inclusion in Pax silica reflects strategic trust: MeitY Secretary
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
He said that IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is in Washington to attend a meeting on critical minerals, asserting that India's involvement in such issues is at the high table.
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Trump announces 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
United States President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced a sweeping trade measure targeting countries that "continue to do business with Iran", imposing a 25 per cent tariff on all their business dealings with the US.
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"We're screwed!": Trump warns of 'complete mess' if Supreme Court strikes
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that the Country would be "screwed" if the Supreme Court rules against his administration's tariff policies, calling such a scenario a "complete mess" that could cost trillions of dollars in loss.
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"Airstrikes would be one of the many": White House says Trump keeping 'all
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The White House remarks came as large demonstrations were reported across provinces, including Azerbaijan province and the central city of Arak, with crowds waving flags and chanting slogans in support of Iran, Press TV reported. The protests and counter-demonstrations follow days of unre
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Powell terms US Justice Dept action unprecedented, reaffirms Fed's policy
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice has served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, raising the specter of a potential criminal indictment connected to his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June.
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"Energy transition must become a mass movement driven by equity and inclus
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Minister highlighted that India has already reached 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources in 2025, five years ahead of its Paris Agreement targets, with renewable energy capacity crossing 266 GW. He underscored India's efforts to strengthen clean en
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IndiaAI, MeitY, UP govt set to host Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to an official release, the UP Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 marks a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India, from February 16-20, 2026. The Lucknow Conference will convene senior policymakers, state and central government offi
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Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma engages with female students in pre-Budget m
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Sunday held a pre-budget interaction with female students interested in the social sector at his residence.
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India auto ancillary sector poised to benefit from demand upcycle, EV push
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
India's auto ancillary sector is entering a favourable phase, supported by a structural demand upcycle, policy tailwinds and rising vehicle content intensity, according to a recent research report by Share India Securities.
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