Germany has launched the $1 billion “Global Skills-for-Climate Education Fund,” a new international development initiative aimed at training workers in developing and emerging economies for the jobs of the future linked to climate action. The fund will support vocational training and higher education programs focused on renewable energy installation, green building construction, electric vehicle maintenance,…
The Indian rupee weakened by 5 paise to settle at ₹88.75 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid persistent foreign fund outflows and a firm American currency in global markets. The decline reflects cautious investor sentiment ahead of key macroeconomic data releases and global monetary policy cues. At the interbank foreign exchange…
India’s wholesale inflation, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), declined to (-)1.21% in October 2025, marking its lowest level in over two years. The drop was attributed to a combination of factors, including reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, a favourable base effect, and deflation in key commodity groups. The Ministry of Commerce…
An awareness session on the ongoing Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls was conducted at Andaman Law College, Port Blair, with the aim of educating students about the importance of electoral participation and the procedures involved in voter registration. The session was organized under the guidance of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer,…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will commence a nationwide migration survey in July 2026, aiming to assess the rates and reasons for various types of migration, including out-migration and short-term migration. Villages in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be excluded from the survey due to accessibility issues, according to a concept…
Women who experience puberty before the age of 11 or give birth before turning 21 may face significantly higher health risks later in life, according to a new study. The research reveals that early reproductive events can double the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and obesity, and increase the likelihood of severe…
Bajaj General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited), one of India’s leading private general insurers, has successfully uncovered an INR 25 crore motor accident insurance fraud based on a fabricated third-party compensation claim. The fraud was orchestrated through a false FIR and misleading documentation submitted to the Motor Accident Claims…
Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has opted out of the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Pondicherry to focus on preparations for white ball cricket in anticipation of the T20 World Cup 2026. He has made himself available for the white ball fixtures scheduled for the season. Shivam Dube has requested to skip the next Ranji…
Following outstanding performances in their home series against South Africa and Sri Lanka this week, Pakistan’s batter Salman Agha and spinner Abrar Ahmed have risen to their highest positions in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings. After scores of 69 and five not out in the previous series against South Africa, Salman’s game-winning 105 not…
Neville Tata, son of Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata, was on Tuesday appointed as a trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust. The trust is the single-largest shareholder in Tata Sons, holding a 27.98 percent stake in the conglomerate’s holding company. The move follows the resolution of a long-standing tussle between two factions—one led by…
