The United States continues to be the largest debtor to Taiwanese banks, holding the top spot for over a decade. Luxembourg overtakes China for second place. Explore the detailed financial exposure report.
A Kashmir assembly committee investigates the alarming link between decades of pesticide use in apple orchards and rising malignant brain tumour cases among workers. Urgent policy action is demanded.
Discover how controlled cold exposure, like cold showers, activates your brain, improves alertness, mood, and cognitive resilience based on new neuroscience studies.
IIT Madras introduces a new academic structure enabling BTech, BS, and dual degree students to undertake full-semester internships for deeper industry exposure from the 2024 batch. Learn about the revised credits and opportunities.
A unique initiative in a Haryana village uses a 6 PM siren to signal study time, boosting academic focus and community support for education. Discover how this simple idea is securing children's futures.
A Maharashtra village's unique 'Siren for Study' initiative enforces a daily quiet hour, dramatically improving student focus and exam results. Discover how community action is shaping young futures.
Telangana's tourism minister announces an education tour for Adivasi communities from Adilabad to Hyderabad. The state will cover all costs to showcase heritage and modern infrastructure. Read more.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, at UAS GKVK's Farmers' Day, proposed structured rural exposure for city students, recalling his own agricultural roots and political journey shaped by a school debate.
Your daily routine could be harming you. Discover 5 common habits, from sun exposure to alcohol, that significantly increase the risk of oral cancer. Learn how to protect yourself today.
A new analysis warns that finasteride, a common hair loss drug, can transfer to infants via breastfeeding or skin contact, posing potential risks. Learn about the study's findings and crucial safety recommendations for mothers.
From Houdini to TikTok, magicians battle shrinking attention spans and exposed secrets. Discover how illusionists use technology and live wonder to thrive. Read more.
India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.
Government data shows MGNREGA provided an average of just 48 days of work per household over five years, far short of the promised 125 days. Explore the reasons and implications for rural employment.
Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
A 5-year Delhi study reveals men's lungs receive up to 1.4 times higher pollution doses than women. PM2.5 levels in industrial areas pose severe health risks. Urgent interventions needed.
Mold exposure can cause serious health issues. Discover 6 practical steps to detoxify your environment and safeguard your health if moving out isn't an immediate option.
The Central Government has disbursed Rs 94 crore to Uttarakhand's rural local bodies for development works. This fund release is part of the 15th Finance Commission grant.
The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and
XLRI Jamshedpur, with NABARD support, launches XCITE, a rural business incubation centre to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and empower rural innovators. Discover the future of rural India.
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Two 16-year-old students from a government residential school in Ratibad, Bhopal, remain missing four days after their mysterious disappearance. Police search continues with few leads.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.