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Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), the Singrauli-based wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited has launched a CSR initiative named ‘Charak’. The Community Health initiative is aimed to benefit residents of coal mine areas of NCL’s headquarter Singrauli, serving as a ray of hope for people suffering from life threatening ailments. The health-centric scheme launched on...

In a latest development, Artificial Intelligence or AI is being made a part of the curriculum to transform Government school education in India. Two Indian states – Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan are planning to introduce AI-based learning at school level. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be made part of the curriculum for secondary school students...

In a shocking development, more than 1.17 million children across India have been identified as out-of-school in the first eight months of FY 2024-25 as per Government data. Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of out-of-school Children at 784,228, followed by Jharkhand at number two with 65,070 and Assam at number three with 63,848. Remarkably,...

While Haryana Police is taking stern measures to combat the menace of drug addiction and smuggling in the state, Uttar Pradesh Police’s "Ek Pahal" initiative, launched to encourage citizens to report emergencies and promote community policing has tasted success in its initial phase. Panchkula Police’s initiative to combat drug addiction With an aim to combat the...

At a time when aviation was looked upon as a strictly male dominated domain, Indian ladies clad in sarees showed the world what they are capable of! These women fought sexism, gender bias, defied societal norms and soared into the sky! According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), 15% of India’s pilots are...

Life is not easy if you are differently abled. Our lives are filled with daily tasks, activities, and responsibilities. For those of us with a disability, these tasks might be more difficult to complete. Persons with disabilities die earlier, have poorer health, and experience more limitations in everyday functioning than the rest of the...

The National Digital Literacy Mission defines Digital Literacy as “The ability of individuals and communities to understand and use digital technologies for meaningful actions within life situations.” In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, digital literacy is a crucial skill for professional success. Despite the prevalence of the digital landscape, only 38% of the households are...

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has stated that new rules will be drafted to stop businesses from utilising CSR campaigns to promote items such as liquor and tobacco. The consumer protection body has stated that use of surrogate advertising must be checked and the brands must be held accountable for exploiting CSR and sponsorships...

One of the least discussed, underexplored but critical issue in the present day is men’s mental health in India. Cultural norms, traditions and societal expectations prevent men from talking about their emotional challenges openly. While the male child is brought up by instilling the belief in him that he is the family’s ‘hero’, protecting his...

The Bombay High Court has slammed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) and Mumbai Police over their inability to control the “menace” of illegal hawking across Mumbai city. The Bombay High Court is hearing a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and other bunch of petitions regarding the menace of unauthorised hawkers. The court has also...

In a shocking development, a massive scam has come to light regarding the recruitment of government school teachers in Bihar. At least 24,000 candidates in the state are at the risk of losing their jobs. These candidates allegedly became teachers by submitting forged marksheets, education certificates, caste certificates, and without qualifying for the necessary...

Steel Authority of India Limited, also known as SAIL, is a Central Public Sector Undertaking with headquarters in New Delhi, India. The company is under the ownership of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, recorded a revenue of Rs 105,375 crore for the financial year 2023-24, which is the highest ever for the...