Category: CSR

Finland has secured its position as the world’s happiest country for the seventh consecutive year, according to the latest findings of the World Happiness Report 2024. The report that was released on UN’s International Day of Happiness, sheds light on the state of happiness across 143 nations. Afghanistan retains its position as the world’s least happy nation, while Pakistan finds itself at 108th place. The report highlights notable improvements in life evaluation scores in countries like Serbia and Bulgaria since 2013. India is ranked 126th on the list, behind countries such…

National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT), the infrastructure Investment Trust by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has successfully concluded fund-raising through ’InvIT Round-3’forNational Highway stretches of aggregate length of 889 kilometers at an Enterprise Value of over Rs. 16,000 crore, which is the largest monetization by NHAI and one of the largest transactions in the history of Indian road sector.The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to raise the highest ever concession value through ’InvIT Round-3’was issued last month in February 2024. In the third round of monetization, NHIT has raised…

In a significant step towards combating human trafficking, the National Commission for Women (NCW) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Through this collaborative effort, both organizations pledged to provide training and sensitize RPF officials to effectively address the problems of women trafficking within the Indian Railway network. The National Commission for Women and the Railway Protection Force came together to announce a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening efforts to combat human trafficking across India. The MOU was signed by NCW…

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Krishi Jagran Pvt Ltd signed a MoU for the dissemination & promotion of ICAR’s initiatives for the growth of Indian Agriculture and farmers’ welfare today. Dr. U.S. Gautam, Deputy Director General (Agril. Extension) ICAR and Shri M.C Dominic, Founder & Editor-In-Chief, Krishi Jagran Pvt Ltd, signed the MoU for their respective organisations. (Source: ICAR-Agriculture Extension, New Delhi) DDG Dr. U.S. Gautam emphasised educating the farmers about the upgraded scientific technologies related to agriculture which will help them yield higher profits in improving their…

A study presented at a medical meeting has cast doubt on the safety of intermittent fasting, a popular weight loss strategy that restricts food intake to specific periods. The research, released in Chicago and published by the American Heart Association (AHA), revealed a surprising finding – limiting mealtimes to just eight hours a day was associated with a 91% increase in the risk of death from heart disease. The study, reviewed by experts before its release, analyzed data from approximately 20,000 adults included in the US Centers for Disease Control…

In a recent development K. Kavitha, a prominent figure in the BRS withdrew her petition challenging the summons issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). The withdrawal of the petition comes on the heels of Kavitha’s arrest in connection with the alleged money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. According to the ED, Kavitha’s involvement in the scheme was significant, positioning her as a key conspirator and beneficiary. The investigation into the Delhi excise policy scandal has seen multiple developments. The excise policy controversy has stirred political debate,…

Santiago Martin, dubbed India’s “lottery king,” has ascended as the nation’s most significant political donor, through his company, Future Gaming and Hotel Services. According to EC’s data Martin’s Future Gaming allocated a staggering 13.68 billion Indian rupees ($165 million) between 2019 and 2024, surpassing contributions from other entities by a significant margin. Hailing from humble beginnings, Martin ascended from selling lottery tickets as a teenager to building a sprawling empire spanning lottery and real estate ventures. In September, ED filed a prosecution complaint against Future Gaming and 15 other Martin-affiliated…

The decision was taken amid a crucial meeting that took place in Nagpur, the headquarters of the RSS. More than 1,500 representatives of various RSS-affiliated organisations attended the meeting. In the new executive of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale has appointed 6 Sah-Sarkaryavahs for the term of 2024-27, in the executive of 2021 there were 5 Sah-Sarkaryavah, this time the number of executive has been increased to six. Dr. Manmohan Vaidya has not got a place in this executive body.   Krishna Gopal CR Mukund Arun Kumar Ram Dutt…

Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in a total of seven phases starting from April 19 and the counting of votes is set for June 4, the election commission has informed. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the polling schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The election will take place in a total of seven phases starting from April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, and June 1 and the results will be declared on June 4. The polling in Maharashtra will take…