UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey states that while India’s child-focused policies are significantly improving well-being and reducing poverty, more robust and ongoing social sector investment is necessary to ensure long-term gains for the nation’s 460 million children. More than 400 million children in low- and middle-income countries suffer from deprivations in at least two critical…
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for patience, resilience and collective responsibility as Manipur continues its struggle to return to normalcy after prolonged unrest. Speaking in Imphal on the first day of his three-day visit to the state, Bhagwat said that rebuilding trust and harmony would require time, sustained effort and active…
In a significant step toward improving medical care in the North Eastern states, Gurgaon-based Medanta – The Medicity, which has been named Best Private Hospital in India by Newsweek for six years in a row, has launched a dedicated helpline number, marking an important step toward strengthening its healthcare delivery in an underserved part of…
Manipur Tourism Director Lourembam Bikram has said that the Sangai Festival should be seen as a major tourism strategy rather than just an annual celebration. He made these remarks while speaking at a one-day workshop on “Tourism Potential in Manipur,” held at the Manipur Press Club on Wednesday. The event was jointly organised by the…
Swiggy has highlighted the success of its partnership with Sulabh International and its in-app feature that allows delivery partners to easily locate nearby Sulabh sanitation facilities across 7 key cities in the country, underscoring the company’s commitment to providing dignified sanitation support on the road. In March 2025, Swiggy partnered with Sulabh International to provide…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Manipur on Thursday, November 20, marking his first visit to the state since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. His three-day trip is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary celebrations, and will include a series of closed-door meetings. According to RSS officials, Bhagwat’s engagements during the…
Sundar Pichai recently shared a tweet as Google launched its latest and most advanced AI model, Gemini 3, sparking significant attention online. In his post, Pichai wrote “Geminiii,” playfully adding extra letters while referencing the Roman numeral for three. The tweet quickly drew a response from Elon Musk, CEO of Google rival xAI, who simply…
The Manipur government on Tuesday urged residents — especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) — to extend their full support to the upcoming Sangai Festival, scheduled from November 21 to 30, describing the event as a crucial step in the state’s journey toward recovery, economic revival, and social harmony. Officials said the festival, one of Manipur’s…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will arrive in Manipur on November 20, marking his first visit to the state since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023. During his stay, the RSS chief will hold a series of interactions with citizens, entrepreneurs, youth leaders and representatives of the Janajati (tribal) community. On the day of his arrival,…
The Reserve Bank of India’s inflation forecasting model is facing scrutiny from economists due to its consistent overestimation of price pressures this year, which has influenced a hawkish policy stance. The central bank’s inflation miss in the first quarter was 0.7 percentage points, the largest discrepancy in nearly six years and significantly higher than economists’…
