Home   »  

Daily Archives: March 18, 2025

India-New Zealand Bilateral Relations: Key Outcomes of PM Christopher Luxon’s Visit

India-New Zealand Bilateral Relations: Key Outcomes of PM Christopher Luxon’s Visit

Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, visited India from March 16-20, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This was his first official visit to India in his current capacity. During his visit, he engaged in bilateral talks with PM Modi, participated in the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue …

ADB Launches “Frontier Seed” to Boost Private Sector Growth and Ocean Impact in the Pacific

ADB Launches “Frontier Seed” to Boost Private Sector Growth and Ocean Impact in the Pacific

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched the Frontier Seed (Pacific) program to support local businesses, strengthen capital markets, and promote sustainable economic growth in the Pacific region. The initiative focuses on developing local industries and fostering inclusive and resilient economies. Under this program, ADB has signed $200,000 technical assistance agreements with SeaPAC Pte Ltd, …

Dr. Lakshmi Venu Appointed as Vice Chairman of TAFE

Dr. Lakshmi Venu Appointed as Vice Chairman of TAFE

Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) has appointed Dr. Lakshmi Venu as its Vice Chairman. Dr. Lakshmi has been serving as a Director at TAFE and brings vast experience in farm mechanisation and the auto component sectors. Her appointment highlights the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership and expanding its global presence. About Dr. Lakshmi …

Himachal Pradesh Budget 2025-26: A Focus on Tourism, Rural Development, and Green Energy

Himachal Pradesh Budget 2025-26: A Focus on Tourism, Rural Development, and Green Energy

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented the annual budget for FY 2025-26, amounting to Rs 58,514 crore. The budget emphasizes tourism, rural development, and green energy, while also addressing financial challenges such as a reduction in the Revenue Deficit Grant and the withdrawal of GST compensation. Financial Challenges and Debt Liability While presenting …

Chhattisgarh Set to Introduce a More Stringent Anti-Conversion Law

Chhattisgarh Set to Introduce a More Stringent Anti-Conversion Law

The Chhattisgarh government, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is planning to introduce a stricter anti-conversion law to curb illegal religious conversions in the state. Although the state already has the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 1968, Home Minister Vijay Sharma announced that a new law will be introduced to prevent conversions through alleged …

March 18, 2025 -_10.1

Telangana Government Launches ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ Scheme to Boost Self-Employment

In a significant move to promote self-employment and economic development, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ Scheme on the premises of the Telangana Legislative Assembly. The scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to unemployed youth from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), and Minority communities. With …

Dr. Senkalong (Senka) Yaden: The Legacy of a Naga Scientist

Dr. Senkalong (Senka) Yaden: The Legacy of a Naga Scientist

Dr. Senkalong (Senka) Yaden, a distinguished Naga scientist and academician, passed away at the age of 89 in Tyler, Texas, on March 14, 2025. A native of Merangkong village, Mokokchung district, he was widely known as the “Man of Science of the United States of America.” Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to science …

Union Finance Minister Launches PM Internship Scheme Mobile App to Boost Youth Employment

Union Finance Minister Launches PM Internship Scheme Mobile App to Boost Youth Employment

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched a dedicated mobile application for the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) in New Delhi. The app is designed to streamline the registration and application process for aspiring candidates, providing them with real-time updates and an intuitive interface. This launch aligns with the government’s commitment to …