Bridging Distances: A Journey from Atal Setu to Mahatma Gandhi Setu – India’s Longest Bridges
India is a country of diversity, not only in terms of culture, religion and language, but also in terms of geography. The vast landmass of India is crisscrossed by many rivers, some of which are among the longest and largest in the world. To connect the different regions of the country, bridges play a vital […]
CM Eknath Shinde Announces Maharashtra’s Rs 3.53 Lakh Crore MoUs at Davos WEF
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced that the state has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 3.53 lakh crore at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 in Davos, Switzerland. These MoUs have the potential to create more than 2 lakh jobs in the state, according to a statement from the CM’s office. Record-high […]
53 Road Projects Valued at Rs 2.1 Lakh Crore Identified by Highways Ministry
BOT Model to Attract Private Investment The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has identified 53 road projects worth Rs 2.1 lakh crore to be awarded on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. The total length of these projects is 5,200 km, out of which bids for seven […]
Centre Reports Development of Over 600 km Cycle Tracks, Installation of 76,000 CCTV Cameras in 100 Smart Cities
Smart Cities Mission: Aims and Achievements The Smart Cities Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 to promote cities that provide core infrastructure, clean and sustainable environment and give a decent quality of life to their citizens through the application of “smart solutions”. The mission aims to develop around 8,000 multi-sectoral projects […]
Zomato’s Pledge for 2030: Bolstering 3 Lakh Micro, Small, Medium Restaurant Businesses
Zomato, one of the leading restaurant discovery and food ordering platforms in India, has announced its sustainability goals for 2030. The company has outlined eight themes around which it aims to achieve specific and measurable targets in the next decade. Reducing food waste Zomato said it will help the restaurants in reducing food waste through […]
Unpacking RBI’s Concerns Over Rising Personal Loan Disbursements by Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently tightened the norms for personal loans disbursed by banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in order to curb the risks arising from the rapid growth of unsecured lending in the country. The central bank has increased the risk weights for personal loans, which will require lenders to […]
Expect a Rise in Mobile Services Cost Post-Elections
Mobile users in India may have to brace themselves for higher monthly bills as analysts predict that mobile tariffs will increase up to 20% in the second half of 2024, after the general elections. The reason behind this expected hike is the need for telecom operators to monetise their services and recover their investments in […]
Home Ministry Withdraws FCRA Registration of Centre for Policy Research
Background The Centre for Policy Research (CPR) is a leading public policy research institution in New Delhi. It was established in 1973 and has been involved in various projects related to governance, urbanisation, environment, international relations, and social policy. Cancellation of FCRA Registration The Union Home Ministry has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) […]
Hero Group and UP Government Ink MoU Valued at Rs 4,000 Crore at Davos
The Hero Group, India’s largest two-wheeler maker, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Uttar Pradesh for investing Rs 4,000 crore in a renewable energy and clean technology project. The MoU was signed on Wednesday by the agriculture production commissioner and infrastructure and industrial development commissioner of the UP Government, Manoj […]
New Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Rules Announced by UIDAI: Find Out What’s Changed
The recent updates to the Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Rules by UIDAI encompass several significant changes aimed at streamlining the process and making it more accessible for both residents and non-residents of India. Here are the detailed changes and the new forms introduced: Detailed Changes: New Forms Introduced: These changes signify a considerable effort by […]