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Annual malaria cases at 2 mn in 2023, down 97% since 1947: Health ministry
December 26, 2024
India's malaria cases dropped by 97% since 1947, with 2 million cases reported in 2023: Health …
The Health Ministry highlights the success of enhanced prevention and treatment strategies in …
India's epidemiological progress is particularly evident in the movement of states to lower …
Live Mint
EPFO membership surges with 1.34 million net additions in October
December 26, 2024
EPFO reported a net addition of 1.34 million members in October, reflecting growing employment …
Provisional payroll data for October reveals positive trends in both new enrolments and …
A striking trend in the data is the strong representation of young workers. The 18–25 age group …
Business Standard
In a first, micro insurance premium in life segment tops Rs 10k cr in FY24
December 26, 2024
In 2023-24, new business premium (NBP) in life insurance’s micro-insurance segment, surpassed …
Overall NBP rose to Rs 10,860.39 crore, rising 23.5% from Rs 8,792.8 crore in FY23: IRDAI
Private life insurers drove the segment with over Rs 10,708.4 crore while LIC accounted for …
Live Mint
Govt aims to distribute 2.2 crore Svamitva property cards by March 2026, says Panchayati Raj secretary
December 26, 2024
The government aims to distribute 21.9 million Svamitva property cards by March 2026 to …
5.8 million cards will be distributed by PM Modi to 50,000 villages across 12 states and UTs on …
The government has so far provided 13.7 million Svamitva property cards under the Svamitva scheme
Live Mint
Healthy FDI inflows into India to continue in 2025
December 26, 2024
India, averaging over USD 4.5 billion in monthly FDI inflows since January this year, is tipped …
In the January-September period this year, FDI into the country rose by about 42% to USD 42.13 …
The inflows during April-Sept 2024-25 grew by 45% to USD 29.79 billion against USD 20.48 …
Live Mint
India’s leadership has a valuable role to play in a multipolar world
December 26, 2024
Initiatives such as ISA & Global Biofuels Alliance showcase India’s commitment to drive global …
Rooted in the principles of strategic autonomy & multi-alignment, India’s nuanced approach to …
We are proud to support India’s vision, ambitions and endeavours, paving the way for a more …
Business Line
Start-up momentum
December 26, 2024
India is undergoing an entrepreneurial boom, ranking among the top three global start-up …
With 820 million internet users and a 55% penetration rate, entrepreneurs now have the tools to …
India’s Deep Tech ecosystem, with over 3,600 start-ups, raised $850 million in 2023
FirstPost
Good Governance Day: From scrapping obsolete laws to digital reforms, how India changed in 10 years
December 26, 2024
It has been a decade since Good Governance Day is being observed & during this time, the …
Nearly 2000 outdated rules and regulations have been scrapped to simplify governance and make …
Among the most visible transformations has been the integration of cleanliness into governance
The Economics Times
Startups create 1.6 million jobs: Govt
December 26, 2024
Startups have generated over 1.6 million jobs across India, with the DPIIT recognising 1.57 …
India boasts more than 73,000 startups with at least one woman director
India's vibrant ecosystem, driven by affordable internet and a young workforce, has produced …
The Times Of India
Shah launches 10k multipurpose co-ops, eyes 2 lakh target before-time
December 26, 2024
Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced the launch of 10,000 new M-PACS aimed at …
The government's vision includes forming 2 lakh such societies within 5 years, providing …
The new M-PACS, which include credit societies as well as dairy and fisheries cooperatives, …
The Economics Times
Purvodaya 2024: All roads lead toward Viksit Bharat
December 26, 2024
A turning point came in July 2024, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the ‘…
Back in 2015, PM Modi spoke of the need to uplift Eastern India while addressing a gathering in …
Over the past decade, Eastern India has seen the establishment of premier institutions and …
Business Standard
PM Modi to issue over 5.8 million SVAMITVA property cards in virtual event
December 26, 2024
Over 58 lakh property cards providing 'Record of Rights' will be issued for owners in over 50,…
SVAMITVA Scheme, which was launched in 2020, aims at providing a "Record of Rights" to every …
92 percent of the drone mapping has been done covering around 3.17 lakh of the over 3.44 lakh …
Business Standard
Electronics exports soar 28% in Apr-Nov of FY25, led by smartphone surge
December 26, 2024
Driven by smartphone, electronics exports have reached $22.5 billion in value in the first …
The record performance makes electronics the fastest-growing among India’s top-10 exports in FY25
Electronics, which was ranked 6th at the end of the first eight months of FY24, is now firmly …
The Financial Express
Indian Railways completes trial run on India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge in Jammu & Kashmir
December 26, 2024
The Indian Railways has completed a trial run of a tower wagon on the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s …
The trial run on the Anji Khad Bridge, a key component of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla …
The achievement marks a significant step toward connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of …
News18
Railways Sets Up Luxury Tent City for Devotees Attending 2025 Maha Kumbh
December 26, 2024
The Indian Railways created a luxury tent city for 2025 Maha Kumbh devotees
World-class amenities enhanced pilgrim experience near Prayagraj
Upgraded accommodation infrastructure set new standards for spiritual tourism in India
Ani News
Online job postings rose by 20% in 2024, driven by digital adoption and SMB sector growth: report
December 26, 2024
Online job postings rose by 20% in 2024, driven by digital transformation: Report
SMB sector growth fuels demand for skilled professionals in 2024: Report
Digital adoption continues to create more job opportunities in the tech-driven economy: Report
Money Control
From Mission Divyastra to Predator Drones: India's big defence advancements in 2024
December 26, 2024
2024 saw India advance defence tech with Mission Divyastra & Predator drones, boosting …
Predator drones & indigenous programs like Mission Divyastra reflect India’s growing focus on …
India’s defence strides in 2024 position it as a key player in global security
Ani News
"Babasaheb guided India's water conservation efforts but Congress never gave him credit": PM Modi
December 26, 2024
PM Modi credits Dr. Ambedkar for shaping India’s water conservation policies but says Congress …
Where there is good governance, both current challenges and the future are given attention: PM Modi
Good governance is the hallmark of BJP governments: PM Modi
Ani News
India's focus on tourism is not only to attract tourists but also to create employment and attract Forex
December 26, 2024
India's Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme sanctions ₹793.20 crore for 34 sustainable tourism projects, …
India’s tourism strategy focuses on creating jobs and attracting Forex alongside boosting …
Swadesh Darshan 2.0 focuses on responsible tourism, including projects in border areas, …
News18
From Paralysis to Progress: How PM Modi Stirred A Stagnant Ship
December 26, 2024
PM Modi’s leadership transformed India, addressing inefficiencies and driving bold reforms
From economic revival to social progress, PM Modi’s tenure marked a new era of governance
PM Modi steered India from stagnation to progress with decisive actions and visionary reforms
The Times Of India
India now has over 73,000 startups with a woman director: Government
December 26, 2024
India reaches 73,000+ startups with women directors, empowering female entrepreneurship
Women-led startups are reshaping India’s business landscape, driven by supportive policies and …
The Indian startups are achieving global recognition, companies like Nykaa, Ola, BYJUs have …
News18
Getting permanent jobs for about 10 lakh youth in the last one and a half years is a big achievement in the Modi government
December 26, 2024
PM Modi distributed joining letters to 71,000 youths on Dec 23, 2024, at employment fairs …
In the past 18 months, the Modi government created 10 lakh permanent jobs in diverse sectors
The surge in demand for government jobs highlights the significance of providing 10 lakh …
FirstPost
‘Hala Modi’: How focus on ‘Indians abroad’ has become as a major factor in India’s foreign policy success
December 26, 2024
An event with the Indian diaspora called ‘Hala Modi’ was a major attraction of the visit and …
PM Modi’s visit to a Labour Camp in Kuwait was an effort towards connecting deeply and …
‘Indians Abroad First’ policy has added not only to the outreach of India in the world but has …
News18
PM Modi Launches Ken-Betwa River Link Project In MP's Khajuraho: 'Good Governance Is BJP's Identity'
December 26, 2024
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ken- Betwa River Linking National Project in Madhya Pradesh
The Ken- Betwa river linking national project is the country’s first interlinking of rivers …
11 districts of Bundelkhand will get access to drinking water and water for irrigation and …
Live Mint
EPFO membership rises in Oct led by 18-25-yr-olds; women join to lead the pack
December 26, 2024
The EPFO registered a net addition of 13.41 lakh members in October 2024: Data
The new members added to EPFO during Oct-2024, around 2.09 lakhs are new female members
Maharashtra is leading with 22.18% of net members added to EPFO during October 2024
Business Standard
Mutual fund industry on a high, asset surges Rs 17 trillion in 2024
December 25, 2024
After a stellar 2023, the mutual fund industry sustained its growth momentum in 2024 with an …
The year 2024 saw a substantial net inflow of Rs 9.14 lakh crore, alongside a significant 5.6 …
The inflows lifted the MF industry's AUM, reaching an all-time high of Rs 68 lakh crore by …
News18
How Modi Government Defined A Decade Of Good Governance In India
December 25, 2024
December 25 each year was designated as ‘Good Governance Day’ by PM Modi in 2014. The day has …
One of the hallmarks of the Modi government is its ability to deliver good governance to the …
The JAM trinity, which has now metamorphosed into the ‘India Stack’, has played a crucial role …
Zee News
Indian Markets Outperformed With Positive Returns For 9th Consecutive Year In 2024
December 25, 2024
Indian equity markets are on track to close 2024 with positive returns for the ninth …
The Nifty 50 index has gained 9.21% so far this year, while the Sensex index has risen by 8.62%,…
The resilience, combined with improving domestic conditions, is expected to support India's …
Business Standard
MSME sector exports witnessing robust growth in recent years
December 25, 2024
India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) exports have witnessed a remarkable rise, …
The total number of exporting MSMEs in 2024-25 has also increased considerably from 52,849 in …
MSMEs demonstrated an exemplary growth trajectory, contributing 45.73% to exports in 2023-24, …
The Economic Times
Private equity investments in Indian real estate sector increase by 10%
December 25, 2024
In 2024, private equity investments in Indian real estate reached USD 4.3 billion, a 10% year-on-…
According to the data by Savills India, foreign institutional investors accounted for 88% of …
The industrial and logistics sector attracted most investments, and the residential sector saw …
Business Standard
Indian carriers see 12% more domestic flyers at 14.2 million in Nov
December 25, 2024
Indian airlines carried 1.42 crore passengers on domestic routes in November, nearly 12% more …
Domestic air passenger traffic was at 142.52 lakh in November compared to 127.36 lakh in the …
In terms of domestic market share, IndiGo topped the list with a 63.65 pie, followed by Air …
Business Standard
Gross leasing of office space rises 14% in top 6 cities: Colliers India
December 25, 2024
Office space demand remained strong this year with gross leasing of workspace rising 14% to a …
Bengaluru saw a record office leasing of 21.7 million square feet in 2024, up 39% from 15.6 …
The gross office space leasing in Hyderabad rose 56% to 12.5 million square feet from 8 million …
Business Standard
NRI deposits see $12 bn inflows in April-October FY25, shows RBI data
December 25, 2024
Overseas Indians deposited around $12 billion in NRI deposit schemes in April-October (FY25), …
In April-October (FY25), inflows into the NRI schemes stood at $11.89 billion, compared to $6.…
In October alone, a little over $1 billion was deposited by overseas Indians in various NRI …
Business Standard
RBI report sees economic recovery in Q3; FPI flows turns positive in Dec
December 25, 2024
India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is making a comeback in the October–December period,…
India’s growth trajectory is poised to lift in the second half of 2024-25, driven mainly by …
Sustained government spending on infrastructure is expected to further stimulate economic …
The Economic Times
Indian IT hiring: 2025 promises rebound; AI/data science roles to dominate job market
December 25, 2024
Indian IT hiring landscape is at a pivotal juncture as it transitions towards a more hopeful …
The focus on specialised skills, particularly in AI and data science, combined with …
The demand for roles in AI and Machine Learning (ML) surged by 39%, reflecting a shift towards …
The Times Of India
Small businesses add over 1 crore jobs, units up 13%, shows survey
December 25, 2024
Small businesses in India's manufacturing, trade & services sectors employed over 12 crore …
The number of establishments grew by 12.8%, with significant contributions from the services …
The average emoluments per hired worker rose by 13% from Rs 124,842 in 2022-23 to Rs 141,071 in …
The Times Of India
Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A statesman who shaped India with his vision & resolve
December 25, 2024
Today is a very special day for all of us. Our nation marks the 100th Jayanti of our beloved …
It is noteworthy how deeply rooted Atalji was in Indian culture. Upon becoming India's external …
Atalji understood Indian democracy and the need to make it stronger. He presided over the …
The Times Of India
Isro to launch SpaDex mission on Dec 30 for developing space docking tech
December 25, 2024
To take the first giant step towards launching India’s own space station and interplanetary …
Through the SpaDeX mission, India is marching towards becoming the fourth country in the world …
PSLV-C60, fully integrated up to PS4 at the PIF facility for the first time, was moved to the …
India Today
India-Vietnam $700M BrahMos deal boosts defence exports: All about it
December 25, 2024
In the rapidly changing dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region, India’s BrahMos missile system has …
With Vietnam poised to ink a $700 million deal to procure the supersonic cruise missile, the …
While the Philippines became the first country to purchase BrahMos in a $375 million deal in …
The Times Of India
Digital payment adoption rises among Metro commuters, hits 41% mark
December 25, 2024
The Nagpur Metro, which is completing two years since its inauguration in December 2022, has …
Among commuters, 41% utilised digital payment modes for their journeys until March 2024, …
During the 2023-24 fiscal year, Nagpur Metro recorded a ridership of over 25.5 million …
Hindustan Times
American singer Mary Millben praises PM Modi for ‘honouring my saviour Jesus Christ’
December 25, 2024
Mary Millben praised PM Modi for honouring her “saviour” Jesus Christ. Known for her admiration …
Mary Millben, who has performed for 4 consecutive US Presidents—George W. Bush, Barack Obama, …
Bless you, @PMOIndia. Jesus Christ is the greatest gift and example of love. Thank you PM Modi …
CNBC TV18
PM Modi meets leading economists, seeks views on sustained long term growth for 2047
December 25, 2024
PM Modi met leading economists and experts on December 24, 2024, to discuss how India can …
In his third term, PM Modi is keen on implementing measures that would steer India towards …
Among the 15 economists & experts present were Ridham Desai from Morgan Stanley, agriculture …
The Economic Times
Year-ender 2024: Mutual funds add 5.13 crore folios this year, sectoral & thematic funds lead
December 25, 2024
The open-ended mutual funds have added around 5.13 crore folios in 2024 taking the total folio …
Around 174 open-ended schemes were added in 2024 to the total number of schemes at 1,552 in …
Equity mutual funds added the highest number of folios of around 3.76 crore in 2024: AMFI
News9
Conferring Bal Puraskar on Veer Bal Diwas show PM Modi’s out of box thinking
December 25, 2024
This time, the Prime Minister’s Bal Puraskar will be given on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas on …
This move to shift the date of conferring PM Bal Puraskar can be seen as another out of box …
President Draupadi Murmu will confer the Bal Puraskar at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan, …
India TV
Yearender 2024: A look at 10 big announcements by Modi government
December 24, 2024
The Modi government’s 2024 announcements aim to boost infrastructure, healthcare, and digital …
Atmanirbhar Bharat 2.0 has been launched to foster self-reliance in sectors like defence, …
The One Nation, One Ration Card scheme has been expanded to ensure food security for migrant …
News18
5 Honours In 10 Years: How PM Modi Silenced Critics With His Middle East Policy
December 24, 2024
Kuwait became the fifth country in the Middle East to bestow upon PM Modi the highest civilian …
PM Modi has transformed India-Middle East relationship by establishing leader-to-leader ties
The UAE’s famous EMAAR group is investing 500 crore in Jammu & Kashmir
CNBC TV18
UPI QR transactions rise by 33% at retail stores in Bharat: PayNearby
December 24, 2024
UPI QR transactions in Bharat rose by 33%, highlighting growing digital adoption in retail
Credit transactions surged by 297%, with rising demand for loans and insurance in Bharat
Small businesses are transforming Bharat’s digital and financial landscape," said Anand Kumar …
Live Mint
India's data centre capacity to more than double by fiscal 2027: Crisil report
December 24, 2024
The rising penetration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in India is expected to …
The Indian data centre industry's capacity is set to more than double to 2-2.3 GW by fiscal …
Mobile data traffic logged a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25 per cent, over the last …
The Economic Times
Retail inflation for farm, rural workers eases in November
December 24, 2024
The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers registered an …
The retail inflation for farm labourers dipped to 5.35% in November: Ministry of Labour
The retail inflation for rural labourers dipped to 5.47% in November 2024: Ministry of Labour
The Times Of India
Indian Railways plans centrally heated sleeper train, special Vande Bharat chair car for Kashmir
December 24, 2024
For the Katra-Baramulla route an eight coach Vande Bharat train with chair car seating will be …
A centrally heated sleeper train will be introduced to operate between New Delhi and Srinagar, …
Indian railways plans to introduce two new train services to enhance J&K connectivity in the …