Ahmedabad: Despite receiving a significant allocation of ₹2,879.3 crore under the Poshan Abhiyaan over the last three years, Gujarat continues to grapple with alarming levels of malnutrition and anaemia, government data reveals. As of October 2024, 40.8% of children aged 0-5 years in Gujarat are stunted, 7.8% are wasted, and 21% are underweight, reflecting the […]
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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced infrastructure projects worth Rs 30,000 crore for Rajasthan during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024. The projects, spanning a total length of 800 km, include key initiatives like the Northern Jaipur Ring Road and the Jaipur-Kishangarh-Jodhpur to Amritsar Highway. Addressing a
Dreaming of living and working in Australia? The Australian government has launched the National Innovation Visa (NIV), which officially replaced the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) on December 6, 2024. This initiative aims to attract individuals with exceptional talent and achievements who can drive economic growth and innovation across sectors like advanced technology,
A rise in visa rejections is leaving many Indian travellers frustrated as new, stricter visa application rules for Dubai come into effect. Previously, nearly all visa applications were approved, but the situation has changed dramatically, with as many as 5-6 rejections per 100 applications every day since the new rules were implemented. The new requirements […]
In a landmark deal, Rishi Parti, founder and Managing Director of Info-x Software Tech Pvt Ltd, has purchased a luxury penthouse in Gurugram’s prestigious DLF Camellias for a staggering Rs 190 crore, marking India’s most expensive high-rise property transaction to date. Spanning 16,290 square feet on Gurgaon’s Golf Course Road—often referred to as “North India’s […]
In a significant move, the BJP-led Assam government has banned the consumption and serving of beef in hotels, restaurants, and public places across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision following a state cabinet meeting that approved amendments to existing laws on beef consumption. Addressing the press, CM Sarma explained that the […]
In a heartbreaking incident, five young doctors lost their lives, and one remains critically injured after their Scorpio SUV collided with a truck on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway early Tuesday morning. The victims, all postgraduate trainees from Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences in Saifai, were returning from a wedding function in Lucknow when the tragedy […]
Amazon India is all set to host its first-ever Black Friday Sale, a globally celebrated shopping event, starting November 29, 2024. The four-day sale will run until December 2, 2024, offering shoppers exciting deals across a wide range of categories. Prime members will enjoy early access and exclusive benefits during the event. The sale promises […]
Australia has made global headlines by becoming the first country to impose an outright social media ban for children under the age of 16. The groundbreaking legislation, passed after a year of passionate debate, compels tech giants like Meta (owner of Instagram and Facebook) and TikTok to block minors from accessing their platforms or face […]
Amid heightened speculation about the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis clarified that his visit to Delhi was purely for a personal occasion. He stated that he was in the capital to attend the wedding of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s daughter, dismissing rumors of political meetings. Fadnavis, seen as the BJP’s […]
