India Opens Help Centre for Distressed Women in Canada
The Indian High Commission in Ottawa establishes a dedicated help centre for women facing distress in Canada. The initiative offers legal, medical, and psychological support.
The Indian High Commission in Ottawa establishes a dedicated help centre for women facing distress in Canada. The initiative offers legal, medical, and psychological support.
A new study reveals Mangaluru offers up to 95% cost advantage over Chennai for data centres, positioning it as a key AI and cloud growth node for India's digital future. Read the full analysis.
Industrialist Gautam Adani attends the inauguration of the Sharad Pawar Centre for Excellence in AI in Pune. The event highlights their long-standing rapport amid political scrutiny. Read more.
A Christmas Eve jazz concert at Washington's Kennedy Centre was abruptly canceled after the venue's name changed to include Donald Trump. The artist pulled out in protest, sparking a major controversy. Read the full story.
Madurai's new Institute of Child Health and Research Centre, a ₹40 crore facility with 219 beds, is set to become operational by March at GRH, boosting paediatric care for southern Tamil Nadu.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals 90% of daily-use goods are imported. He urges women's SHGs to boost local production for self-reliance. Read the full story.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Punjab government considers proposal to upgrade Dhakoli CHC to a 50-bed facility. MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa chairs review meeting, says upgrade will bring more specialist doctors.
Rita Devi's journey from a shy village woman to a successful entrepreneur through fish farming and a self-help group in Fatehpur. Discover how the Rural Livelihoods Mission changed her family's fortunes.
A young mother in Gorakhpur, abandoned while pregnant, delivers a baby boy with GRP help. After initial refusal, she now vows to raise her child alone. Read her inspiring story of resilience.
Tamil Nadu Women's SHGs host a grand food festival at Besant Nagar beach, showcasing 235+ traditional dishes. Inaugurated by Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, it promotes women's economic self-reliance. Free entry.
Durg district's 'Mor Gaon-Mor Paani' campaign becomes a mass movement. Villagers & women's SHGs built ~10,000 soak pits, saving Rs 4 crore. Read how this water conservation drive is recharging groundwater.
McKinsey forecasts $5.2 trillion in AI infrastructure spending, but weak demand and risky finance models spark fears of a dotcom-style bust. Read the full analysis.
Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak discovered rusted equipment, non-functional sterilizer at Jhansi's Gursarai CHC. He ordered the dental surgeon's transfer to a remote location and a fine. CMO has initiated an inquiry.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at JKK, praising women's SHGs for boosting the rural economy. The fair runs till Jan 4.
West Godavari district showcases a successful model of sustainable rural development. Driven by collector Chadalavada Nagarani, initiatives like SHG-run produce outlets and 'Choco Tales' are boosting incomes and protecting the environment. Read more.
Madurai collector inspects colleges for alternate 2026 assembly vote counting centres after HC barred use of medical college. Details on facilities checked and officials involved.
Ghaziabad's third animal birth control centre, built for Rs 2 crore, launches in Vijay Nagar, boosting daily sterilisation capacity to 120 dogs. Learn how this tackles the city's stray population challenge.
Punjab Agricultural University's KVK empowers over 100 women's self-help groups in Ludhiana with training in food processing and entrepreneurship, fostering rural economic growth.
Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat empowers 160 women from 26 SHGs with aquaculture training, free fingerlings & market links under Matsya Sanjeevini. A new wave of rural livelihood.
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
A Mumbai court has granted bail to two owners of an alleged fake call centre in Vanrai that targeted US citizens. The court cited a filed chargesheet and documentary evidence as reasons. Read the full details.
A new Aadhaar Seva Kendra opens in Chandigarh's Sector 17, offering enrollment & update services. Learn about its location, timings, and benefits for residents.
Bharathidasan University's canteen remains non-functional for six months, forcing students to cross a dangerous road for food. Read about the stalled committee proposals and the collector's SHG plan.
The Andhra Pradesh government has declined to make public the MoU with Google for its $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam. Explore the details and implications.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated an Integrated Textile & Tourism Centre in Meghalaya, pledging new Weavers' Service Centres across the Northeast to boost the region's silk and handloom heritage.
A year after its inauguration, Ludhiana's Model Urban Primary Health Centre in Haibowal faces severe underutilization due to a critical staff shortage, impacting public healthcare access.
Tivoli Hospitality Group unveils the Omnia Convention Centre in Gurugram, featuring a 16,000 sq ft ballroom & luxury suites. Designed by Studio 145, it redefines event spaces. Explore the new landmark for weddings & corporate events.
Uttar Pradesh has created over 18.56 lakh Lakhpati Didis with govt support. The state aims to empower 35.94 lakh women for financial independence. Read more about this success story.
Bidar Zilla Panchayat launches Akka Café, empowering self-help group women. The initiative aims to foster economic independence and expand across Karnataka. Read more.