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Canara Bank is a public sector bank under the control and ownership of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The bank was founded by Shri Ammembal Subba Rao Pai in July 1906, at Mangalore, Karnataka. After nationalization in 1969, the bank attained the status of a national level player in terms of geographical...

The United Nations Secretary-General has recently removed India from a list of countries mentioned in a report on children and armed conflict. The report highlighted the alleged recruitment and use of boys by armed groups in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), as well as their detention, killing, and maiming by security forces. This significant development...

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $300 million (Rs 2460 crore) loan to help expand and improve the quality of education in government-run schools in Chhattisgarh. The project aims to benefit about 40 lakh students from underprivileged communities in the state. The World Bank has also approved a loan of $200...

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently released the fifth edition of its annual SDG Pulse report. This global reference serves as a tracking tool to assess progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The report provides comprehensive data and analysis on various SDG indicators, along with insights...

Residents of Mumbai woke up to incessant heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg on Wednesday and a yellow alert for Mumbai till Friday. "28 June #Mumbai and its sub-urban areas have got isolated heavy to very heavy...

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways recently announced new guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in ports, specifying the percentage of the net annual profit that ports should allocate to such initiatives. The guidelines aim to promote social and environmental welfare in port areas and empower ports to contribute to community welfare...

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has revealed his philanthropic side on the occasion of his 38th birthday. The ‘Ek Villain Returns’ actor hosted a charity closet sale in collaboration with thrift store Dolce Vee on his birthday on 26th June this year. The actor has handpicked some of his most cherished outfits and personal favourites for...

Warren Buffett, the renowned investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, made headlines once again with his recent philanthropic gesture. Last week, Buffett gifted a staggering $4.6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock to five philanthropic groups. This act of generosity is a testament to Buffett's longstanding commitment to giving back to society and has...

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on the 26th of June every year with the aim of spreading awareness against the menace of drug consumption and peddling and promote a healthy life free of addiction. From time to time, police across Indian states and union territories have taken initiatives...

Kanpur is the largest city in Uttar Pradesh. From being one of the most important stations during the British Raj to becoming the industrial capital of UP, Kanpur has always maintained its position as a hub for commercial activity. Kanpur is divided into two districts - Kanpur Nagar and Kanpur Dehat. In FY2020-21, the two...

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) policies are an increasingly important component of contemporary corporations. The goal is to make sure businesses function sustainably, reduce their environmental effect, have a positive social impact, and uphold good governance practices. For PR specialists, who are crucial in establishing a company's brand and outlining its principles to stakeholders,...

The Himalayan state of Uttarakhand is famous across the country for the pilgrimage sites, beautiful and holy rivers and significance of spirituality. The state is also often in news for various natural calamities because of its tricky terrain and peculiar climate. Additionally, the state also has economic importance for its contribution to Agriculture and...