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India stood at 96th place out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024. The country’s overall score dropped by one point to 38, according to a Transparency International report released on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024 The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranks 180 countries as well as...

India generates 742 tonnes of biomedical waste daily. This includes blood, sputum, body parts, bandages, swabs, etc. The management of this waste is a major challenge that the hospitals in the country faces. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, while some of it is incinerated in special facilities, about 200 tonnes of hazardous bio...

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that developed countries are reaching a demographic impasse, and it poses a significant opportunity for all BIMSTEC nations. "India has one of the youngest populations globally with a median age of 28, and over 65 per cent of the population under the age of 35. Similarly,...

The world is mourning the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, 49th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A visionary and a philanthropist, a man with a heart, not a mere religious head, but a changing force in international development and philanthropy, too, he lived a life...

A new CSR scam has been discovered by the authorities wherein more than Rs 1000 crore was siphoned off unsuspecting victims. The victims promised electric scooters, sewing machines, and laptops at half price stating that the remaining amount will be covered by CSR funds from major corporations. The scam was being operated under the banner...

Cancer is not just a physical condition. The fatal nature of the disease, and painful treatments one has to go through often takes a toll on the patient and their family’s mental health. In addition the treatment is often long and taxing, making it challenging for people to resume their life as they knew...

Cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths in India. According to a Lancet Study, more than 9 lakh deaths occurred as a result of cancer in 2019, which was second highest in Asia. Research has shown that almost 40% of all cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle modifications. While there is no single strategy...

Axis Bank is a leading private sector bank in India, which commenced its operations with the opening of its first branch in Ahmedabad in April 1994. It focuses its CSR initiatives in creating sustainable livelihood, promoting education and skills development, creating awareness amongst the public at large on public interest topics including financial literacy,...

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, the flagship company of the Mahindra Group is a mobility products and farm solutions provider. The company has grown rapidly since its inception in 1947. It currently offers a wide range of products and solutions ranging from SUVs to electric vehicles, pickups, commercial vehicles, tractors, two-wheelers and construction equipment. Mahindra focuses...

India is the fastest developing country. India Inc. play a major role in the economic as well as social development of the country. With advent of new challenges and opportunities, the development landscape in the country has evolved. Ever since Corporate Social Responsibility became mandatory in India, the corporates in the country have time and...

As we bid adieu to yet another year, it is time to acknowledge India’s commitment towards combatting climate change and promoting sustainable development. India, with world’s largest population, and a plethora of challenges that brings along, has achieved significantly in the last year in terms of environment conservation and sustainability. While we welcome the...

Christmas, the festival of joy is here, accompanied by beautiful decorations and gifts which spread joy in the moment but will only add up to the misery later. Plastic Christmas trees have been gaining a lot of popularity in the recent years, especially in the urban areas, which end up in landfills. Each year,...