India Wins ISSA Good Practice Award for Asia and Pacific 2024: India has been awarded the prestigious ISSA Good Practice Award for Asia and Pacific 2024, presented by Dr. Mohammed Azman, President of the International Social Security Association (ISSA), at the Regional Social Security Forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization […]
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Eurogrip Tyres Appoints M.S. Dhoni as Brand Ambassador
Eurogrip Tyres Appoints M.S. Dhoni as Brand Ambassador: Eurogrip Tyres, a leading Indian brand known for its 2, 3-wheeler, and off-highway tyres, has recently signed M.S. Dhoni, the legendary cricketer, as its brand ambassador. The partnership aligns well with Eurogrip Tyres’ core values of performance, reliability, and safety, and aims to enhance the brand’s visibility […]
World Bank Approves $188.28 Million Loan for Maharashtra’s Backward Districts
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 […]
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 […]
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tank, and The Synodical Board of Social Services of the Church of North India (CNI), reinstating CNI’s license that was revoked last year.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 […]
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.
World Drought Atlas
World Drought Atlas: According to the World Drought Atlas around 75 per cent of the population will be affected by drought by 2050 It has been launched by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in collaboration with European Commission Joint Research Centre. It explains how worsening drought risks are linked to human activities […]
Gharcholas Saree
Gharcholas Saree: Gujarat’s ‘Gharcholas’ receive Geographical Indication tag. Gharcholas Saree is also known as Ghatchola and Gharcholu which has finest bandhani work of Gujarat It is traditionally been used for years in Gujarati weddings. The name ‘Gharchola’ means ‘Outfit for Home’, which symbolizes a newly wedded bride joining her new home. It is woven on […]
