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For PM Modi, women’s empowerment has always been much more than a slogan
March 08, 2025
Women’s empowerment has never been merely a slogan for PM Modi — it reflects the values he has …
PM Modi has consistently broken barriers, challenged norms, and ensured that women are not just …
PM Modi ensured, women are no longer just beneficiaries of government programmes — they are …
From women’s development to women-led development
March 08, 2025
There has been a paradigm shift in how we view women’s empowerment. India has emphatically …
Women are not just passive beneficiaries of policies and programmes but are now active change-…
Annpurna Devi writes even as India’s women are leading in fields such as business and medicine, …
Enrolment of women in Indian universities grew 26% in 2024: Report
March 08, 2025
Women's participation in work-linked, work-integrated, and direct admission (DA) programmes …
India is experiencing an encouraging increase in women's involvement in higher education, with …
The rise in female applicants in both university and work-integrated programs is a testament to …
India's digital economy grows 10 times, races towards $1 trillion mark
March 08, 2025
India's digital economy has grown 10 times, racing towards the USD 1 trillion mark: Report
India contributed 31% of the global IPO volume in the past year - with USD 3 billion raised in …
With over 100 unicorns and a booming pipeline of soonicorns, India's startup ecosystem is …
Defence Ministry inks $248 mn deal for T-72 tank engines, tech transfer
March 08, 2025
The defence ministry has inked a USD 248 million deal with Russia's Rosoboronexport for the …
T-72 tanks are the mainstay of the tank fleet of the Indian Army which is at present fitted …
Equipping the existing fleet of T-72 tanks with 1000 HP engine will enhance the battlefield …
Ghar wapsi: Indian startups returning home in droves
March 08, 2025
After years of setting up legal headquarters abroad, Indian startups are increasingly shifting …
Reverse flipping is being driven by improved IPO prospects, easier compliance, and India's …
The abolition of the angel tax has encouraged many startups to shift their base back to India
India has become the biggest engineering base of Nielsen: CEO Karthik Rao
March 08, 2025
Audience-measurement company Nielsen is looking to strengthen its technology base in India by …
Nielsen in India recruited about 2,500 people in the past 12 months. They include 2,000 …
India is the biggest centre of Nielsen after its headquarters in New York. About 57 % of Nielsen’…
'Those with zero seats ... ': PM Modi mocks Congress's Delhi loss with Mudra scheme numbers
March 08, 2025
We have disbursed Rs 32 lakh crore as loans to poor citizens under the Mudra scheme so far: PM …
PM Modi lauded the newly launched Surat Food Security Campaign, calling it an "inspiration for …
Our government streamlined the PDS by eliminating five crore bogus ration cards, ensuring that …
CPSEs exhaust over 94% of capital expenditure target till February
March 08, 2025
Capex of 58 CPSEs under 17 ministries is set to surpass the full year target for the third …
CPSEs exceeded their full year targets at 100.4% and 108% in FY23 and FY24, respectively
Four entities have spent 94.2% of their revised capex target of ₹4.36 trillion for FY25 while …
Reserve Bank of India's post-Covid gold addition second highest globally
March 08, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has added more gold to its reserves since the pandemic than any …
The RBI added 244 tonnes in five years, from 2020 to 2024, shows the data from the World Gold …
The latest numbers from the RBI show it added roughly 3 tonnes in 2025, taking its gold …
Women at forest frontline break stereotypes, barriers
March 08, 2025
Women bring additional skills of effective communication, greater connect to rural communities, …
Today, Van Durgas have broken the societal and cultural barriers and the stereotype that remote …
Kaziranga’s women foresters ensured safe passage of its animals and undertook rescue and …
India drove 16% YoY surge in APAC office demand in 2024; market expansion to continue in 2025: Colliers
March 08, 2025
During H2 2024, India and Japan saw notable YoY growths of 11% and 5%, respectively
India witnessed 3.44 million sqm (37.0 million sq ft) of leasing during H2 2024, 11% YoY rise: …
India accounted for over 60% of the new supply in 11 top markets of the APAC region during H2 …
Women loco pilots increase fivefold on Indian Railways in 10 years
March 08, 2025
The number of women loco pilots driving trains on Indian Railways has grown fivefold over the …
As of 2024, 1,828 women loco pilots work with the national transporter, up from 371 a decade ago:…
Women have entered domains such as loco pilots, station masters, trackmen, signal maintenance, …
Feb records 2.25 bn Aadhaar authentications, 430 mn e-KYC transactions
March 08, 2025
The total number of eKYC transactions (42.89 crore) carried out during February 2025 is almost …
Aadhaar continues to drive India's digital transformation with almost 225 crore authentication …
The increasing adoption of Aadhaar-based verification underlines its growing role in banking, …
PM Modi Signs Sketch For Emotional Fan In Touching Gesture At Silvassa Event
March 08, 2025
As the Prime Minister made his way through the crowd in Silvassa, standing in his car, he …
PM Modi had a touching interaction with an emotional fan during a public gathering in Silvassa
PM Modi inaugurates the NAMO Hospital (Phase I) in Silvassa. This 450-bed hospital, built at a …
'Craze For PM': Modi Masks, Saffron Wigs Rule Aligarh Markets This Holi
March 08, 2025
In Aligarh, the demand for PM Modi masks is so high that shopkeepers are running out of stock
On the festival of Holi, markets are filled with colours, gulal, and various types of masks. …
According to Sachin Kumar, a shopkeeper selling Holi items, the craze for Modi Ji remains …
Jan Aushadhi’s Success: A Pharmacy Opened Every 2 Hours, BP Drug A Top Seller
March 08, 2025
The Modi government opened one pharmacy store every two hours last year to sell affordable …
Two-fifths of the stores under the PMBJP—the scheme which was extensively promoted by Prime …
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): The store with the highest sales under …
'New India's Aspirations': PM Modi Shares Heartwarming Story Of Bihar Villager's International Airport Plea
March 07, 2025
At the Republic Media Network's Republic Plenary Summit, PM Modi shared a heartwarming story …
One Indian labourer, who had been working in Kuwait expressed his desire to PM Modi for an …
PM Modi stated that the changing aspirations of Indian citizens are reflected in their evolving …
India's policies are ensuring resilience in its economy: Anna Bjerde, MD, World Bank
March 07, 2025
India has really enjoyed a very positive growth momentum. Between 2000 and 2019, its growth …
India has done some amazing things to address barriers for women to participate in the labour …
India’s economic fundamentals are very strong and the sound economic policy is also helping …
India's Telecom Revolution: 936 Million Internet Users and 5G on the Horizon
March 07, 2025
India's telecommunications sector has achieved significant milestones, reaching 936.16 million …
There has been a substantial growth in India’s wireless and broadband subscriptions, hitting 1,…
Rural connectivity has shown remarkable progress, with rural tele-density reaching 59.19% in …
Growth in active women borrowers outpaces men in 2024; asset quality better: Report
March 07, 2025
Women continue to outperform men, demonstrating better borrowing behavior with lower PAR 91-180 …
The number of women borrowers with active loans grew 10.8% to 8.3 crore as of December, which …
Maharashtra tops in home loans, business loans, property loans, auto loans, credit cards and …
India's job market witnesses 41% growth in Feb on freshers hiring: Report
March 07, 2025
India's job market continued its upward momentum in February, witnessing 41% YoY growth mainly …
The shift towards skill-based hiring is undeniable. Employers are increasingly prioritising …
Recruitment and Staffing industry has seen growth in fresher hiring, highlighting the rising …
'People have forgotten, but we cannot forget': PM Modi launches campaign to restore villages evacuated during IndoChina 1962 war
March 07, 2025
PM Modi discussed two villages in Uttarkashi district that were evacuated in 1962 and outlined …
PM Modi redefined border villages as the nation's first villages rather than last, stressing …
Chardham All-Weather Road, modern expressway, railway, aircraft, and helicopter services in the …
'I want no season to be off-season': PM Modi pushes for tourism in Uttarakhand, flags off bike and trek rally
March 07, 2025
The Uttarakhand government launched a Winter Tourism programme aimed at boosting religious …
The cabinet committee on economic affairs, chaired by PM Modi, approved two major ropeway …
I am very excited to visit the winter residence of the pure and pure Mother Ganga in Mukhwa. …
Indian economy to grow 6.5% in FY26: Crisil
March 07, 2025
India’s economy is set to grow at a steady 6.5% in fiscal 2026, driven by strong domestic demand:…
India's manufacturing sector to grow at an average of 9% per year between FY25 and FY31: Crisil …
India has continued to raise its growth premium over advanced countries through infrastructure …
Hiring by GCCs likely to grow nearly 27% in FY26, to outpace IT again
March 07, 2025
GCCs are set to ramp up hiring by about 27% in FY26, driven by a growing demand for domain …
GCCs added nearly 140,000 people in FY25, up from about 60,000 in FY24. For FY 26, it is …
Engineering research and development, which forms the backbone of GCC operations across …
IndiGo Airlines world's second fastest-growing airline in seat capacity
March 07, 2025
IndiGo Airlines is the world’s second fastest-growing airline in terms of seat capacity, which …
IndiGo was also fourth in the pecking order in terms of available seat kilometre growth, rising …
IndiGo holds one of the largest aircraft orders in the world with over 900 aircraft on order, …
Razorpay enters Singapore, its 2nd international foray after Malaysia
March 07, 2025
Homegrown fintech firm Razorpay entered into Singapore, its second international market foray …
Our payments solutions would enable businesses in Singapore to reduce cross-border transaction …
The payment gateway launch in Singapore will pave the way to further strengthen our presence in …
Growth & jobs bounce in first J&K economic survey since abrogation
March 07, 2025
J&K’s economy is expected to grow at 7.06% in 2024-25, while unemployment rate has dipped 0.6% …
The size of J&K’s economy is estimated at Rs 2.65 lakh crore, and its real GSDP at Rs 1.45 lakh …
Tourists’ arrivals soaring to an all-time high of 2.36 crore in 2024. This includes foreign …
India's GDP growth to accelerate in January-March quarter: BoB report
March 07, 2025
India's GDP growth is expected to accelerate in the Q4 of the current financial year based on …
The positive indicators which are showing an improvement in Q4 include the increase in GST …
An expected rebound in domestic GDP growth, range-bound oil prices, and strong external buffers …
‘India slashed GHG emissions by 7.93% in 2020’
March 07, 2025
In 2020 alone, India slashed its GHG emissions by 7.93%—a testament to its commitment to …
Experts have suggested that the reduction in GHG emissions in 2020 may have been contributed by …
India as a global climate leader is committed to ensuring that climate action remains inclusive,…
Indian economy got a huge boost from Maha Kumbh, benefit of Rs 3.5 lakh crore
March 07, 2025
The Maha Kumbh held in Prayagraj became famous due to the huge number of devotees and also …
After the Maha Kumbh the economy of entire Uttar Pradesh benefited by about Rs 3.5 lakh crore: …
More than 66 crore devotees attended the Maha Kumbh, which benefited the economy of not only UP …
Month over month hiring in Feb 2025 sees a growth of 10%: Report
March 07, 2025
India Inc's hiring has seen a growth of 10% in February 2025 over February 2024: Report
The share of job listings prioritising competencies over qualifications has risen from 4% in …
Fresher hiring has also grown 6% month-over-month (MoM), according to a report
Fortune India
Lenovo sees huge success in Made in India products: 12 million exports, ₹18,000 cr milestone, and a bold leap into enterprise AI’
March 07, 2025
At Tech World India 2025, Lenovo announced that it had manufactured and exported 12 million …
Lenovo projects a 40% increase in production capacity next year to support both domestic demand …
Lenovo India has a workforce of 14,000, with nearly a third of its technical team in R&D
Women hosts make up 30% of Airbnb India, earned Rs 260 crore in 2024
March 07, 2025
Indian women hosts, almost 30% of Airbnb hosts in the country, have earned Rs 260 crore in 2024:…
Not just hosts, but Indian women travellers too are embracing Airbnb for their myriad …
In terms of destinations, domestically, Goa was the most popular amongst Indian women …
Republic
Today's India Thinks Big, Aims Big, Brings Big Results: PM Modi On India's Limitless Aspirations
March 07, 2025
Today’s Bharat thinks big, aims big and brings big results: PM Modi at Republic Plenary Summit
Now if Rs 1 is sent for welfare schemes, 100 paise reaches to the beneficiary through the DBT: …
India's achievements and successes have sparked a new wave of hope across the globe and youth …
PM Modi receives top Barbados award for 'strategic leadership' in Covid crisis
March 07, 2025
PM Modi received the 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' for his leadership during the Covid-…
Minister Pabitra Margherita accepted the 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados', highlighting …
PM Mottley acknowledged the vital role played by PM Modi in strengthening international …
PM Modi's Gir Visit On World Wildlife Day Reaffirms India's Commitment To Conservation
March 07, 2025
PM Modi’s reaffirmation of India’s commitment to biodiversity conservation & ecological …
What truly sets India apart, however, is the integration of local communities in conservation …
India’s commitment to expanding solar, wind, and bioenergy solutions under the NAPCC …
Laying the digital path to a developed India
March 06, 2025
In Baramati, Maharashtra, a small farmer is rewriting the rules of agriculture with AI
A reduction in the use of fertilisers, efficient use of water, and higher yields, all are being …
Five semiconductor plants are under construction, strengthening India’s might
Aiming for 100% PC manufacturing in India in next 3 years: Lenovo
March 06, 2025
Lenovo launched a production facility in Puducherry in September 2024 which will manufacture …
Our manufacturing footprint in India, that's not only building for India, but is also …
The first AI-powered servers will be rolled out from our India manufacturing hub from April 1: …
Cabinet approves Kedarnath ropeway project, slashing travel time from 8-9 hours to 36 minutes
March 06, 2025
The Union cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, approved the Kedarnath ropeway and Hemkund Sahib ropeway …
The Kedarnath ropeway, spanning 12.9 kilometres, will be constructed with a financial outlay of …
The Kedarnath ropeway project will connect Sonprayag to Kedarnath and will be developed under …
India's services sector growth sees sharp uptick in Feb on new work orders amid strong demand: PMI
March 06, 2025
The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose from January's 56.…
On the domestic macroeconomic front, the Indian economy grew by 6.2 % in the December quarter: …
The growth in the current fiscal and around 7% expected in the next will keep India as the …
Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, other Bollywood actors laud Anant Ambani’s Vantara following PM Modi’s visit
March 06, 2025
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan praised Anant Ambani and his wildlife conservation project in …
Anant Ambani's Vantara, said to be the world's largest wildlife research center is dedicated to …
PM Modi inaugurated the wildlife conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation project in Vantara, …
Investments in manufacturing, healthcare & GCCs, fuelling growth: Sodexo
March 06, 2025
Large investments in manufacturing, education, healthcare, technology and GCCs by corporations …
The number of GCCs in India went to 1,700 in the fiscal year 2024, leading to $64.6 billion in …
By 2030, the GCC market in India could grow to $99-105 billion, with the number of centres …
Cabinet okays supply of generic veterinary medicines at affordable rates under Livestock Health program
March 06, 2025
The total budget provided for the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) was Rs …
Pashu Aushadhi, a new component added to the LHDCP scheme would be similar to Jan Aushadi yojana:…
Traditional knowledge of veterinary medicines will be revived and documented as part of the …
Modi, Maha Kumbh, And The Magic Of 'Mobilisation'
March 06, 2025
By the time MahaKumbh ended, 66.3 crore people—according to official figures—had taken the holy …
Those returning from the Maha Kumbh overwhelmingly praised the PM Modi’s government at the …
This Mahakumbh in Prayagraj is a subject of study for modern management professionals, planning,…
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M&M expects tractor sales momentum to continue in the March quarter
March 06, 2025
Mahindra & Mahindra’s farm equipment sector has been witnessing strong growth, with tractor …
Hemant Sikka, President, Mahindra & Mahindra’s attributed the robust tractor sales to …
Mahindra & Mahindra’s recorded a 19% sales increase in February, well above the industry’s 13.6%…
Make in India steel bridge for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train nears completion
March 06, 2025
India’s first bullet train corridor, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project, is currently …
A total of 28 steel bridges are expected to be built in Gujarat and Maharashtra as part of the …
The NHSRCL responsible for the implementation of the bullet train corridor, expects the first …
India's engineering goods exports to US surge 18% in Jan
March 06, 2025
India’s engineering goods exports to the US recorded 18% year-on-year growth in January this …
Engineering goods exports to the UAE grew 56% year-on-year to $610 million in January 2025
Engineering goods exports during the April-January period of FY25 stood at $96.75 billion as …
Ultraviolette hits the gas, to come out with 10 new e 2-wheelers in 3 years
March 06, 2025
Electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette came out with its first e-scooter and a new motorcycle …
Electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette aims to bring 10 new products including long-range …
Electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette has so far invested $60 million in R&D as well as in …