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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...

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...

Indian Railways, the country's largest consumer of electricity, has set an ambitious goal of becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. The initiative was announced emphasising the importance of industry participation and collective efforts in achieving this common goal. With plans to expand its presence in the solar sector and harness clean power, Indian...

Are you a woman residing in Tamil Nadu? Do you have to travel late night for work or any other purpose? Do you feel scared or unsafe while travelling alone at night? If the answer is ‘yes’, then here is good news for you! Tamil Nadu Police has launched a new initiative keeping the matter...

Nandan Nilekani, the co-founder and Chairman of Infosys is a prominent figure in the world of technology and business. His entrepreneurial success and contributions to the field of technology have established him as a renowned leader. However, Nilekani's impact extends far beyond his professional accomplishments. His unwavering commitment to creating a positive impact on...

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) along with its associated entities has raised a whopping Rs. 231 crore in funding from alumni, industry and individual donors during the FY 2022-23. This is the highest amount of funding raised in one financial year by the Institute. The fundraising has recorded a growth of 76 per...

Starting today, the Government of Assam will be inaugurating 38 new secondary level schools across the state to provide better educational opportunities to children, especially those residing in areas adjacent to the tea gardens. Keeping in mind the education of children residing in and around tea gardens, 19 of these new schools have been...

In today's business landscape, the prevailing belief among many leaders is that pursuing sustainability comes at the cost of profitability. However, a recent report by Accenture and the World Economic Forum challenges this conventional wisdom, suggesting that embracing sustainability is not only vital for the planet but also a pathway to future profits. The Myth...

Twenty five-year-old Maya works as a domestic help while her husband Atul is a daily wage labourer in a village in Uttar Pradesh. Their 5-year-old daughter has not been initiated to alphabets yet. While the Constitution of India counts free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years...

Safety of women is a matter of concern in every part of our country, be it a metropolitan city, a small town or a village. To ensure safety of the female residents of the district, Chittoor Police (Andhra Pradesh) have launched an app. This is the first time such an initiative is being taken...

Cyclone Biparjoy is approaching the northern Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea and is predicted to make landfall on June 15. The Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) of India has cautioned that the cyclone could lead to storm surges measuring 2-3 meters in height, resulting in the destruction of thatched houses, damage to solid...