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Murty Trust's Maitri Initiative Elevates Animal Welfare in Bangalore: A Milestone in Community Cat Sterilization

Murty Trust’s Maitri Initiative Elevates Animal Welfare in Bangalore: A Milestone in Community Cat Sterilization

In a groundbreaking collaboration with Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA), Murty Trust unveils the ‘Maitri’ initiative, a trailblazing community cat sterilization center in Bangalore. This state-of-the-art facility, inaugurated on January 1, 2024, signifies goodwill and friendship while addressing challenges in India’s animal welfare sector. Aims and Impact The Maitri initiative, driven by collaboration between the …

Putin Kicks Off Russia's 2024 BRICS Chairmanship

Putin Kicks Off Russia’s 2024 BRICS Chairmanship

  On January 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially marked the commencement of Russia’s 2024 BRICS Chairmanship. During this handover, President Putin emphasized the motto for the upcoming tenure, “Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security.” This signifies Russia’s commitment to fostering collaboration among the BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South …

Revised RBI Guidelines on Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits

Revised RBI Guidelines on Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines regarding the classification of accounts and deposits as inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits by banks. Here’s a breakdown What Constitutes an Inoperative Account? An account becomes inoperative if there are no ‘customer induced transactions’ for over two years. Customer induced transactions include financial transactions initiated …

France And Germany To Provide 100 Million Euros For AMRUT Mission Financing

France And Germany To Provide 100 Million Euros For AMRUT Mission Financing

  France’s development agency, AFD, and Germany’s KfW Bank are reportedly in talks with India to extend a €100 million loan to support the country’s urban infrastructure plan, specifically the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. Negotiations for the loan are scheduled for early 2024, with the signing expected to take place …

Assam CM Launches 200 Eco-Buses In Guwahati To Combat Pollution

Assam CM Launches 200 Eco-Buses In Guwahati To Combat Pollution

  In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off 200 electric buses from Guwahati. This initiative marks one of the state government’s most substantial efforts to create a pollution-free environment in Assam. A Milestone in Green Transportation During a media address, CM Sarma expressed his enthusiasm for the …

Budget Speech: All You Need to Know About Budget Speech

Budget Speech: All You Need to Know About Budget Speech

The Union Finance Minister’s annual Budget speech is a crucial event that sets the tone for India’s economic trajectory in the upcoming financial year. As the nation awaits the 2024 Union Budget, understanding the intricacies of the Finance Minister’s address becomes imperative. This article provides an in-depth guide to the Budget speech, its components, and …

Flipkart's Binny Bansal launches OppDoor

Flipkart’s Binny Bansal launches OppDoor

In a significant development, Binny Bansal, co-founder of Flipkart, has ventured into the e-commerce space once again with his latest startup, OppDoor. The startup aims to facilitate the global expansion of e-commerce firms by offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions. The launch of OppDoor holds particular significance as it marks Binny Bansal’s re-entry into the e-commerce domain …

Jharkhand Reduces Age Limit For Old-Age Pensions To 50

Jharkhand Reduces Age Limit For Old-Age Pensions To 50

  In a significant move to enhance social security and address the challenges faced by marginalized communities, Chief Minister Hemant Soren of Jharkhand announced a reduction in the qualifying age for old-age pensions. The decision primarily targets tribals and Dalits, lowering the age threshold from 60 to 50 years. This bold initiative aims to provide …