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India Chairs 'Colombo Process' Meeting at Permanent Representative Level in Geneva

India Chairs ‘Colombo Process’ Meeting at Permanent Representative Level in Geneva

India chaired its first meeting as Chair of the ‘Colombo Process’ at the Permanent Representative Level Meeting in Geneva, marking a significant moment in regional migration cooperation. The Colombo Process, comprising 12 Asian member states, focuses on enhancing governance and opportunities for overseas employment. Under India’s leadership, priorities include financial sustainability, membership expansion, and collaboration …

SBI General Insurance Names Naveen Chandra Jha as New MD & CEO

SBI General Insurance Names Naveen Chandra Jha as New MD & CEO

SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. has appointed Shri Naveen Chandra Jha as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Shri Kishore Kumar Poludasu, nominated by parent company State Bank of India. Professional Background Shri Naveen Chandra Jha brings nearly three decades of experience with State Bank of India, holding various critical roles …

District of Uttar Pradesh with the Lowest Female Literacy Rate

District of Uttar Pradesh with the Lowest Female Literacy Rate

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India and also has the highest number of districts. Education is spreading across the state, but literacy rates vary by district. In this article, we will explore which district in Uttar Pradesh has the lowest literacy rate among women. Districts and Population of Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh …

Paytm Launches 'Health Saathi' Plan at ₹35 per Month for Merchant Partners

Paytm Launches ‘Health Saathi’ Plan at ₹35 per Month for Merchant Partners

One 97 Communications Limited, the parent company of Paytm, has introduced ‘Paytm Health Saathi’, an affordable healthcare and income protection plan tailored for its merchant partners. Available through the ‘Paytm for Business’ app, this initiative aims to support the well-being and business continuity of Paytm’s extensive network of merchants. Key Features of Paytm Health Saathi …

Ex-Spy Chief Sworn In as New Dutch PM with Mission to Curb Asylum

Ex-Spy Chief Sworn In as New Dutch PM with Mission to Curb Asylum

Former spy chief Dick Schoof is the new Dutch prime minister, leading a right-wing coalition with a focus on implementing the “strictest-ever” immigration policy. Schoof, 67, previously headed the Dutch Secret Service and takes over from Mark Rutte, who served 14 years in power. Coalition Dynamics and Leadership Geert Wilders’ far-right party, the Freedom Party …

UP NIRMAN Bill-2024, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Passes Draft

UP NIRMAN Bill-2024, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Passes Draft

Uttar Pradesh (UP), the state government has passed the draft for the Uttar Pradesh Nodal Investment Region for Manufacturing (Construction) Area Bill (NIRMAN)-2024. This initiative, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is part of a broader strategy to uplift the state’s economy to the one trillion dollar mark. What are the objective and framework of …

Ex-R&AW Chief Rajinder Khanna Appointed New Additional NSA

Ex-R&AW Chief Rajinder Khanna Appointed New Additional NSA

The government has recently strengthened the National Security Council (NSC) by making several high-profile appointments. Former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) chief Rajinder Khanna has been promoted to Additional National Security Adviser (NSA). T V Ravichandran and Pavan Kapoor have also been appointed as Deputy NSAs. Background of Rajinder Khanna Rajinder Khanna is a 1978-batch …