The ongoing COP29 summit in Baku has once again highlighted the stark divide between developed and developing nations in the global climate discourse. The Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs), a coalition that includes India, China, and several other nations, have voiced their concerns over the imbalance in climate finance negotiations. As the world grapples with the […]
The recent UNICEF report projecting that India will house 350 million children by 2050 underscores the urgent need for strategic planning and robust policy implementation to secure the future of the nation’s youngest citizens. Despite a projected decline of 106 million children from today’s numbers, India will still account for 15% of the global child […]
NEW DELHI: The final phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections concluded successfully, registering an impressive voter turnout of 61.47% by 3 PM. This decisive phase will shape the state’s political landscape, with employment, corruption, and governance as central campaign themes. Kalpana Soren, JMM candidate from Gandey and wife of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who voted […]
NEW DELHI: The second and final phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, with voter turnout reflecting active public participation. A total of 1.23 crore eligible voters, including 60.79 lakh women, cast their votes across 14,218 polling stations. This phase covered 38 constituencies in 12 districts, setting the stage for results on November […]
NEW DELHI: The second and final phase of Jharkhand’s assembly elections concluded on Wednesday with a strong voter turnout of 68%, marking a significant step in determining the state’s political future. Voting took place across 38 constituencies in 12 districts, with a total of 1.23 crore eligible voters, including 60.79 lakh women and 147 third-gender […]
NEW DELHI: The second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly election witnessed active participation from political leaders and citizens. BJP state president and Rajdhanwar candidate Babulal Marandi voted in his native village, Kodaibank, Giridih district. Confident of a BJP-led alliance victory, Marandi highlighted the electorate’s focus on addressing issues like employment, law and order, corruption, and […]
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has been a transformative initiative in India’s housing sector, aiming to provide affordable housing to millions of citizens. The recent mandate under PMAY Rural Phase 2, which requires houses to be registered in the names of women, is a commendable step towards gender equality and women’s empowerment. This policy […]
The recent lawsuit filed by an Indian media company against OpenAI, alleging unauthorized use of its content to train the AI tool ChatGPT, has sparked a significant debate about the implications of artificial intelligence on information sovereignty. This case, currently being heard by the Delhi High Court, raises critical questions about the control and ownership […]
The recent directive from the Union Health Secretary to states, urging them to evaluate and ensure the functionality of fire safety systems in hospitals, comes as a reactionary measure following the tragic fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. This devastating incident, which claimed the lives of 10 newborns, has once […]
The recent recognition of Dhudmaras, a village in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as one of the best tourism villages, is a testament to the potential of eco-tourism in India. This accolade not only highlights the village’s unique blend of natural beauty, tribal culture, and sustainable practices but also […]