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The newly elected Congress government in Karnataka has recently launched ‘Shakti’ scheme for women which they had promised ahead of the polls. Shakti is a scheme which offers women free travel in non-premium services offered by State–run Road Transport Corporations (RTCs). Under this newly launched scheme, which is one of the Congress party’s pre-poll promises,...

Taking special care for the safety, hygiene and comfort of women passengers and to give them a hassle-free smooth ride, Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd. Has installed sanitary pad vending machines at some of the metro stations within the city. Inner Wheel Club of Borivli and Hansraj Damodar Charitable Trust have collaborated with...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part of the business landscape in India, with companies mandated to allocate a certain percentage of their profits towards social and environmental initiatives. However, despite a significant increase in CSR spending in recent years, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has raised concerns about the limited...

Plastic pollution is increasingly becoming a huge challenge across the world. In fact it has become one of the most pressing environmental issues in the present day. Plastic waste is not only polluting the environment but also suffocating the planet. Some scientists say that it can take upto 200 years for plastic to degrade...

Proper nutrition is of utmost importance for the optimal growth and development of children. During the early years of life, when rapid physical and cognitive development takes place, adequate nutrition plays a vital role in shaping their overall well-being. Essential nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals are necessary for the proper...

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...