Features Archives - Page 27 of 59

Features

September 18, 2024 11:30 PM

Cabinet approves Rs. 79,156 crore Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan to uplift tribal communities

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan with a total outlay of Rs. 79,156 crore, aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. This initiative will focus on saturating tribal-...

September 18, 2024 12:52 PM

Bruised by fresh loss, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau shows no sign of stepping down

Doubts about the leadership of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau intensified after his ruling Liberal Party suffered a second humiliating loss in a special election, but the unpopular leader is determined to cling to office ahead of a looming na...

September 17, 2024 4:15 PM

What is the European Commission?

European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday the new lineup of the executive arm of the European Union that runs the affairs of the 27-nation bloc on a daily basis and makes sure EU countries abide by the bloc's laws. Here is w...

September 17, 2024 3:03 PM

Global index for free and fair elections suffers biggest decline on record in 2023, democracy watchdog says

Lower voter turnout and increasingly contested results globally are threatening the credibility of elections, an intergovernmental watchdog warned on Tuesday, as its sub-index for free and fair elections suffered its biggest decline on reco...

September 16, 2024 2:12 PM

World Ozone Day 2024 : From Ozone Depletion to Ozone Recovery

World Ozone Day 2024 celebrated in New Delhi with the theme: "Montreal Protocol - Advancing Climate Actions. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative comes to light to promote a sustainable future and prote...

September 16, 2024 2:00 PM

65 Glorious Years: Doordarshan’s Legacy in Shaping India’s Broadcasting History

Doordarshan, established on September 15, 1959, marked the beginning of India's broadcasting era. As an autonomous public service broadcaster under the Government of India, it is one of the two divisions of Prasar Bharati. Today, Doordarshan remains ...

September 15, 2024 4:06 PM

Arizona’s battle over crucial copper mine poised to sway US election

Native American opposition to Rio Tinto and BHP's Resolution Copper mine could prove crucial for the 2024 U.S. presidential vote in the battleground state of Arizona, underscoring the high tension over where best to extract critical minerals for the ...

September 14, 2024 2:52 PM

CCI probe finds Amazon, Walmart’s Flipkart breached antitrust laws

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigation has found U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart violated local competition laws by giving preference to select sellers on their shopping websites, Reuters reported. CCI in 2020 or...

September 13, 2024 9:12 PM

Billion-Dollar Dreams: How India-UAE Tech Alliance is Shaping the Future of Innovation

A high-profile delegation from the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) visited the UAE this week and is actively exploring market opportunities, investment prospects, and the legal framework in the UAE, aimed at boostin...

September 13, 2024 5:02 PM

Nine European countries protest against IMF resuming missions to Russia

Nine European countries protested on Friday against the International Monetary Fund's plans to resume missions to Russia, saying it would damage the reputation of the Fund to resume dialogue with a country that has invaded another. After Moscow's al...

DD India