As Europe embarks on a massive re-armament drive, distancing from US security guarantees, a strategic window opens for India to forge new defence partnerships. Explore the geopolitical shifts and opportunities.
Geopolitical tensions from Ukraine to Venezuela are pushing nations to hike defence budgets. Experts predict India will follow suit in Budget 2026, focusing on self-reliance and tech-driven warfare. Read more.
Margao Municipal Council's beautification project successfully transforms 3 of 10 identified waste dumping black spots. Officials credit improved aesthetics and vigilance for the change. Read how the model will be replicated.
UN's 2026 World Economic Report warns of record military spending diverting funds from development. India's growth forecast is 6.6%, but US tariffs pose a risk. Essential read for UPSC aspirants.
Times Foundation & M3M Foundation's ISR Changemaker's Circle in Pune united CSR leaders & NGOs to discuss actionable social impact. Discover key insights on critical thinking & education.
UN chief Guterres warns global military spending hits $2.7 trillion, diverting funds from social needs. Meanwhile, UN raises India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.6%, citing resilient demand.
SEIL Energy India Limited marks its foundation day with a Bhoomi Pooja for a new ₹20 crore hospital in Nellore. GM Janmejaya Mahapatra reaffirms commitment to CSR and employee welfare. Read more.
Udupi police receive 12 vehicles via CSR funds from MLAs and firms to tackle an acute shortage. SP Hariram Shankar details the initiative and the remaining 15% deficit.
PPFAS Mutual Fund and MTD upgrade two Primary Health Centres in Thane with vital medical equipment under Project Sanjeevani, boosting rural healthcare access.
PEC University partners with Indian Oil for a major R&D boost. A Rs 10.7 lakh CSR grant will fund advanced gas sensor technology and lab upgrades. Discover the future of industry-academia collaboration.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal urges companies to view CSR as a starting point for social good, not a cap. Calls for integrating social responsibility into core business models for greater impact.
A new report reveals Syracuse University contributes nearly $2 billion to Central New York's economy, supporting over 14,000 jobs and driving research and construction. Discover the full economic impact.
Telangana emerges as India's leader in urban laptop ownership at 19%, doubling in a decade. The state also ranks second in durable goods spending. Explore the tech consumption trends.
A new IIM study reveals that India's mandatory CSR spending rule may lower investor confidence and reduce firm value. Discover the findings and policy implications.
IIM Lucknow research finds mandatory CSR spending can be seen as a compliance cost, raising equity costs for firms. Strategic CSR, however, can build trust and lower risk.
Delhi University's ambitious naming rights policy for donor funding sees slow start. Only one construction project is backed by donations, with Rs 2.3 crore raised last year. Explore the challenges and data behind the initiative.
Visakhapatnam pioneers safe drinking water with a new mobile lab. Funded by CSR, it instantly tests for metals, bacteria & more across all wards. A major step to curb waterborne diseases.
Rabindra Kumar Behera, Chairman of RSB Global, commits to expanding CSR initiatives and women empowerment programs in Jharkhand, following his PhD honour from President Murmu. Read about the group's sustainable plans.
India's exclusion from the US-led Pax Silica initiative highlights decades of underinvestment in R&D and mineral exploration. To be a global player, India must urgently boost innovation and unlock its buried mineral wealth. Read the analysis.
Karnataka govt sanctions Rs 50 crore for Bengaluru's third-largest biodiversity park in Madappanahalli. Cabinet also approves a fully subsidised 1000-bed organ transplant hospital with Azim Premji Foundation. Read more.
Family of Jabar Singh, killed in Barmer road accident, calls off protest after company agrees to Rs 35 lakh aid, job & safety measures. Read the full agreement details.
M3M Foundation's 2023 initiatives in education, health, livelihoods, sports & sustainability created a measurable impact for over 4.9 million people across India. Discover their nationwide journey.
HP General Industries Corporation approves Rs 1.38 crore CSR funds for DGP's office to procure 12 vehicles for the state's Anti-Chitta Campaign. Read more about the board's decisions.
A century-old government primary school in Gadag's Pethalur village gets a massive facelift through community & CSR efforts, boosting student strength from 140 to 220. Read how they did it without education dept funds.
The superSpends 2025 report reveals how Gen Z is reshaping India's digital payment habits. Discover key trends in spending, saving, and credit usage. Read the full analysis now!
India emerges as OnlyFans' 2nd largest APAC market with $130M spending, driven by massive user base. Discover the key growth drivers and global rankings.
POWERGRID's CSR initiative brings advanced CT Scan and Bi-Plane DSA machines to Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in New Chandigarh, enhancing early detection and minimally invasive procedures for cancer patients in North India.
Adani Kattupalli Port's CSR initiative transforms 11 panchayats in Minjur, focusing on livelihood, health & climate. Over 100 disabled individuals benefit. Read more about their impactful community development programs.
India's consumer market is undergoing a major split, with premium and value segments growing while the middle shrinks. Discover what's driving this trend and what it means for businesses.
RBI's state statistics handbook reveals rising social sector spends mask declining budget shares & hidden disparities. Experts demand better data for real progress. Read more.