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markets UPS Provident Strategy social Schools New dawn for rural girls: Sangini initiative transforms menstrual health in Jharkhand, Bihar
Jharkhand and Bihar, a simple initiative is heralding a new dawn for young girls. Not only do their faces light up with joy as they press buttons on newly installed vending machines, but the soft whir of a sanitary napkin emerging marks a significant change in their lives — one that would help them continue their education with dignity.
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markets Digital awards Healthcare President innovations Innovation from India to empower people to lead healthier life: Zydus' Patel on selection for Padma
affordable healthcare and empower people to lead healthier and more fulfilled lives, said Zydus Lifesciences Chairman Pankaj R Patel who has been selected for the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. The government announced the Padma Awards on Saturday on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. President Droupadi Murmu approved conferment of 139 Padma Awards for the year 2025. The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.
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markets FIVE economy show performer country India trips China for top position in emerging markets ranking in December
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian economy reclaimed its top position in Mint's Emerging Markets tracker in December for the first time in five months. India’s performance was bolstered by some recovery in the country's stock market performance in December, with market capitalization rising 9% from the previous month.
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markets UPS Aware Gap security Research reports Budget25: Money for developing high-yielding, climate-resilient seeds
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The Union budget for FY26 is expected to announce a substantial increase in funding for research and development of high-quality and -yield hybrid seeds for pulses, edible oils and cotton—essential commodities whose shortages have led to an import spike—two people aware of the matter said. The Centre plans to develop climate-resilient seed varieties to boost productivity and improve farmers' incomes.
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Citi Art Booking Landmark Platform awards classical How cocktails are named
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The refreshing Daiquiri is bartender Navjot Singh’s favourite cocktail. He heads the Delhi speakeasy Lair, which ranked No.1 on the homegrown award platform 30 Best Bars 2024.
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Progressive wellness Bill Justice prevention Equality The Constitution at 75: A checklist of casualties
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Constitution of India promises justice, liberty, equality and fraternity in a ringing Preamble. In 1950, having made these lofty declarations while enacting the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly found itself in a bind.
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markets UPS Digital Strategy Experts PAM Demand revival in emerging markets aids automobile exports grow 19% in 2024
Automobile exports from India rose 19 per cent year-on-year in 2024 led by a robust dispatch of two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, according to SIAM data. Overall shipments rose to 50,98,810 units last year, up 19 per cent from 42,85,809 units exported in 2023.
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markets IPO Provident Analysis Trade Experts show Shreeji Shipping Global files draft papers with Sebi to raise funds via IPO
IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 2 crore equity shares, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). The company is planning to use Rs 289.4 crore out of the IPO proceeds for acquisition of dry bulk carriers in the supramax category in the secondary market, and further use Rs 19.5 crore for repaying debt.
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markets Career Strategy film Actor PAM social Vijay Thalapathy's 'Jana Nayagan' to be his last film? What we know about Tamil legend's 69th movie
Vijay Thalapathy, who recently ventured into politics, has announced the title of his highly anticipated 69th film, Jana Nayagan (People's Hero), sparking speculation that this could be his final outing in cinema before fully committing to public life.
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markets Cooper security President country prevention India, Indonesia boost defence cooperation with DCA ratification, cadet exchanges between Naval Academies
India and Indonesia have taken a significant step forward in their strategic partnership, strengthening defence and maritime cooperation through key agreements and initiatives. The two nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties with the ratification of the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and agreed to enhance collaboration through cadet exchanges between their Naval Academies.
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markets Digital Strategy President Experts PAM testing budget 2025 Budget 2025: Tech industry bats for deeptech fund, tweaks in safe harbour rules' threshold
IT industry body Nasscom has batted for tweaks in safe harbour rules and widening the scope for utilisation of SEZ reinvestment reserves in its Budget wishlist, while advocating for creation of a central deeptech fund to bolster startup ecosystem in India. Creation of a grant framework for the deeptech ecosystem, and making the deferment of the time of payment of tax on Employee Stock Option Plan available to employees of all DPIIT-recognized startups also tops the Budget expectations of the industry.
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markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM stage rock Indian boxer Nishant Dev triumphs over American rival in rocking pro debut
Nishant Dev made a smashing professional debut as he demolished USA's Alton Wiggins in the super-welterweight category at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. In a dominating debut, Dev won the contest with a few seconds left in the first of the six-round bout via technical knockout on Saturday.
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markets Google CEO Strategy Research performer reports ETtech Explainer: What is DeepSeek, China's competitor to OpenAI?
OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Amazon dominating the artificial intelligence (AI) discourse, a little-known and scrappy Chinese AI lab—DeepSeek—has entered the chat.
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markets IPO Manufacturing Analysis Trade Experts band Malpani Pipes and Fittings SME IPO to open on January 29, Price band set at Rs 85-90 per share
Malpani Pipes and Fittings is set to launch its SME initial public offering (IPO) on January 29, 2025, with a price band of Rs 85-90 per share. The IPO aims to raise Rs 25.92 crore through the issuance of 28.80 lakh fresh shares. Specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality pipes, including HDPE, MDPE, LLDPE, and Sprinkler and Drip Pipes under the Volstar brand, Malpani Pipes serves key sectors such as irrigation, telecommunications, and infrastructure.
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markets Digital security Strategy Experts PAM reports Hindustan Zinc likely to turn net debt-free by FY'26: Report
Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) is likely to turn net debt-free by the next financial year despite significant investment in capacity expansion, according to a report. According to brokerage firm Ventura Securities global demand for base metals — zinc and lead, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6/7 per cent… Domestically, India is a net exporter of zinc while having a deficit in lead supplies. Both these circumstances are favourable to HZL.
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markets Strategy President PAM recommendations Investigations South Korea's prosecutors indict President Yoon for insurrection
Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday on charges of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, the main opposition party said.

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