National

April, 2025

• 14 April

  Bihar’s Ankit Dev Arpan Shines at National Forensic Science Summit with Dual Honors

  

  New Delhi:  At the prestigious All India Forensic Science Summit held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Ankit Dev Arpan, a native of Bagaha, West Champaran (Bihar), was conferred with two national awards for his outstanding contribution to Hindi language promotion and academic excellence in forensic studies. The summit, organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, witnessed the participation …
• 1 April

  Franchise India Soars to 100 Cr GTV in Just Two Months, Aims for 1500 Cr GTV by 2025

  

  New Delhi, 1st April’ 2025 –Franchise India, one of the leading players in the Indian franchising ecosystem, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching ₹100 Crore, Gross Transaction Value (GTV) in just two months. This rapid growth highlights the company’s robust business model and its prominent position in India’s burgeoning franchising industry. Looking ahead, Franchise India has set its sights on an …

March, 2025

• 26 March

  Innovative, Accessible, Actionable Early Warning Solutions highlighted at Reliance Foundation–UN India Disaster Management convening in Gujarat

  

  Experts called for bold and transformative actions for future readiness in Disaster Risk Management systems at the Reliance Foundation and the United Nations India convening here on Tuesday. The event ‘Early Warning and Early Action – A Multi-Hazard, Multi-Stakeholders Approach: Experiences, Learning & Sharing’ fostered crucial discussions and knowledge sharing to enhance disaster risk management in India. Reliance Foundation and the UN …

February, 2025

• 1 February

  Budget 2025-26: A Blueprint for Inclusive Growth and Transformation

  

  Reforming Growth and Investment: Insights into the Budget 2025-26 Central Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Central Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in Parliament, unveiling an ambitious roadmap that promises to reshape India’s economic landscape. The budget outlines major initiatives across various sectors—including agriculture, MSMEs, infrastructure, innovation, education, and health—while also implementing significant tax reforms …
• 1 February

  Union Budget 2025-26: Real Estate’s Direct and Indirect Benefits

  

  The Union Budget focused on economic expansion, infrastructure development, MSMEs, futuristic cities, and middle-class welfare and brings substantial relief for the middle class. It also aims to stimulate rural consumption – an essential step toward unlocking India’s economic potential. From a real estate perspective, the budget delivers both direct and indirect benefits, acting as a catalyst for growth. However, a …

January, 2025

• 30 January

  Vantara Partners with ACTP to Reintroduce 41 Extinct-in-the-Wild Spix’s Macaws in Brazil

  

  Jamnagar (Gujarat), 30th January 2025: Declared extinct in the wild in 2000, Spix’s macaws (Cyanopsitta spixii) are now at the heart of a historic initiative to reintroduce them to their native habitat. Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), an affiliate of Vantara, has partnered with the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots (ACTP) to spearhead this mission. Yesterday marked a …
• 14 January

  Influencer-Turned-‘Sadhvi’: Who Is Harsha Richhariya?

  

  Who Is Harsha Richhariya? Influencer-Turned-‘Sadhvi’ Creating Waves at Mahakumbh Harsha Richhariya, a popular Instagram influencer and professional host with nearly a million followers, has become a trending topic on social media following her participation in the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. With an Instagram account boasting close to one million followers under the handle “host_harsha,” Harsha has shared …
• 8 January

  Varun Dhawan Acquires Two Luxury Apartments with Mother and Wife Totalling Rs. 86.92 Crore in Mumbai: Square Yards

  

  Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has purchased two luxury properties, one with his mother Karuna David Dhawan and another with his wife Natasha, in Mumbai’s upscale Juhu locality. According to registration documents reviewed by Square Yards, Dhawan acquired both residences within the same residential project. He purchased one property on the 6th floor in collaboration with his mother, Karuna David Dhawan, …
• 7 January

  Uttar Pradesh Sees 67% Growth in Small-Business Loans: Experian White Paper Highlights Fintech’s Role in Lending Expansion

  

   Uttar Pradesh saw a remarkable 67% increase in small business loans under ₹10 lakh from FY’23 to FY’24 The personal loan market in Uttar Pradesh grew by 20% for loans under ₹1 lakh Fintech lenders captured 49% of the personal loan market in UP Uttar Pradesh has witnessed an impressive 67% growth in business loans under ₹10 lakh, positioning the …
• 6 January

  How to Stay Safe Amid the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak in India

  

  HMPV primarily affects children and causes symptoms similar to the common cold. According to the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Karnataka, hospitals have been directed to report cases of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI). The virus spreads through respiratory droplets, close personal contact, and touching contaminated surfaces, followed by touching the mouth, nose, or eyes. To …