India Boosts Lab-Grown Diamond Sector
India is boosting its lab-grown diamond sector by offering tax benefits and funding IIT Madras to establish a research center. Traditional diamond production uses the…
Industries/Sectors
IRDAI Guidelines for Health Insurance Claims
The IRDAI has introduced new guidelines to streamline health insurance claims in India. These include mandatory cashless settlements, strict timelines for claim processing, penalties for…
NTPC Ranks 3rd Globally at ATD BEST Awards 2024
NTPC Limited, India’s largest energy company, secured third place at the ATD BEST Awards 2024, marking its highest ranking ever. The award, received by Ms.…
India’s Global Travel & Tourism Index Rank
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RITES Pact to Supply Coaches to Bangladesh
RITES Limited, a government-owned enterprise under Indian Railways, has signed a significant contract to supply 200 broad-gauge passenger carriages to Bangladesh Railways, funded by the…
India Tops Global Internet Shutdowns
In 2023, India experienced the highest number of Internet shutdowns globally for the sixth year in a row, with 116 incidents reported by the Keep…
Environmental Activists Sue Norway Over Its Deep-Sea Mining Plans
Norway’s parliament approved deep-sea mining, sparking environmentalists’ legal action over insufficient impact assessments. Deep-sea mining, crucial for tech and green energy, poses significant environmental risks.…
PM JI-VAN Scheme: The Game-Changer for India’s Energy Security and Environment!
The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana, launched in March 2019, aims to support the establishment of…
Vibrant Village Program
The Vibrant Village Program (VVP), initiated by the Indian government, aims to bolster infrastructure and stability in border areas adjacent to China. Launched on February…
