World Bank Approves $188.28 Million Loan for Maharashtra’s Backward Districts: The World Bank has approved a $188.28 million loan to Maharashtra aimed at boosting economic growth in the state’s underdeveloped districts. This loan, provided by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), comes with a 15-year maturity period, including a five-year grace period. The […]
Day: December 7, 2024
MHA Grants FCRA Licenses to CNI and USIN Foundation
MHA Grants FCRA Licenses to CNI and USIN Foundation: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted FCRA licenses to the USIN Foundation, a think tank, and The Synodical Board of Social Services of the Church of North India (CNI), reinstating CNI’s license that was revoked last year. This approval allows CNI to resume […]
OECD Raises India’s FY25 Growth Forecast to 6.8%
OECD Raises India’s FY25 Growth Forecast to 6.8%: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has upgraded India’s GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 6.8%, up from 6.7%, citing robust public infrastructure spending, strong private consumption, and recovery in agricultural output. This growth momentum is expected to be sustained through FY25 and FY26, with […]
Scottish Sikh Artist Wins 2024 Turner Prize
Scottish Sikh Artist Wins 2024 Turner Prize: Glasgow-born Scottish Sikh artist Jasleen Kaur has been awarded the Turner Prize 2024, one of the world’s most prestigious accolades in contemporary art. Known for her evocative exploration of personal, political, and spiritual themes, Kaur received the prize for her solo exhibition Alter Altar, which combines sculpture, sound, […]
IndiGo Ranks Among Worst Airlines Globally in AirHelp 2024 Report
IndiGo Ranks Among Worst Airlines Globally in AirHelp 2024 Report: India’s IndiGo Airlines has landed in the bottom tier of the global airline rankings, securing the 103rd position out of 109 in the 2024 AirHelp Score report. This ranking places the low-cost carrier as one of the worst performers, which has raised questions about the […]
Anurag Mehrotra Resigns from Tata Motors, Likely to Join JSW MG Motor as CEO
Anurag Mehrotra Resigns from Tata Motors, Likely to Join JSW MG Motor as CEO: Anurag Mehrotra, an experienced automotive industry professional with over two decades of expertise, has resigned from his role as Vice President of International Business and Strategy at Tata Motors’ Commercial Vehicles Business.
