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Dr K Sudhakar has urged the Union Government to expand the scope of PM Fasal Bima Yojana and PM-Kisan Yojana by bringing additional agricultural activities within their purview. Chikkaballapur constituency near Bengaluru is home to a range of farming activities including sericulture, livestock, dairying and aquaculture. The two flagship insurance schemes have had a profound impact on the lives of Indian farmers, the BJP MP said participating in a discussion in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Our winners were celebrated at a special ceremony in London on 27 November, hosted by comedian Lucy Porter. This year's charity for the evening was The Girls' Network, which works to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and a network of professional role models who are women. Now in their eighth year, the Women in Investment Awards continue to have a vital role to play in helping accelerate the pace of change towards a more diverse and inclusive investment industry. This year, we were delighted to receive 924 nominations f...

The trust, managed by Odyssean Capital, invests in a concentrated portfolio of companies typically too small for inclusion in the FTSE 250, avoiding companies where M&A is «less likely» and businesses that are «unlikely to be coveted by alternative owners to public market investors». In the trust's half year report for the six months to 30 September, the board said that historically the trust's net asset value performance has been a beneficiary of M&A, with ten completed takeovers of portfolio companies since 2018, 70% of which were executed by trade buyers and 60% executed by overseas b...

Our winners were honoured at a special ceremony in London on 27 November, hosted by comedian Lucy Porter. This year's charity for the evening was The Girls' Network, which works to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and a network of professional role models who are women. Now in their eighth year, the Women in Investment Awards continue to have a vital role to play in helping accelerate the pace of change towards a more diverse and inclusive investment industry. They recognise women who are supporting others and are havi...

cooperative sector has the potential to generate up to 5.5 crore direct jobs and 5.6 crore self-employment opportunities by 2030, according to Primus Partners. Management consultancy firm Primus Partners on Thursday released a report on the cooperative sector. It highlighted that India's cooperative network, the largest in the world, represents nearly 30 per cent of the 30 lakh cooperative societies globally. «As India strides towards its ambitious goal of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy by 2030, the cooperative sector stands as a beacon of hope and potential,» the report said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On 29 June 2023, the US Supreme Court ended the use of affirmative action, ruling that race could no longer be considered a factor in university admissions. This order reversed a two-decade-old Supreme Court decision that upheld the University of Michigan Law School’s policy of giving weightage to race as a factor in assembling a diverse student body.

Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), an Indian-American organisation, has urged US leaders to address the rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh. In letters sent separately to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, FIIDS raised concerns about the safety of minorities, particularly Hindus, in the country. Khanderao Kand, FIIDS President, in his letter to Donald Trump, wrote, «Bangladesh is rapidly descending into a radicalised Islamic state, all under the watch of the US, the State Department, and the UN who must act now to restore democracy and protect minorities. I request not only President Biden but would urge President Trump and his transition team to give priority to restoration of peace and protect minorities in Bangladesh.» In another letter addressed to President Biden, Kand emphasised the importance of protecting vulnerable populations for Bangladesh's democratic progress. He stated, «Bangladesh's progress as a democratic and inclusive society depends on safeguarding the rights of all its citizens, including its most vulnerable populations. We trust that your leadership will champion these values and help restore hope for those who continue to face oppression and displacement.»

It wasn’t so long ago that diversity, equity and inclusion were the hallmarks of the modern workplace, with companies investing in programs to promote the fair and equitable treatment of its employees.

Infosys, has drawn significant criticism after suggesting that India’s civil services could benefit from recruiting officers directly from business schools instead of relying solely on the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Speaking at the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit on November 14, Murthy argued that India's bureaucracy should shift from an «administrative mindset» to a «management mindset.» According to Murthy, the current system of governance, which is based on the UPSC examination process, produces civil servants who are trained to maintain the status quo rather than to bring about innovation, vision, and rapid execution.

Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepr...

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a list of major corporations that have been under pressure by conservative activists

Mahakumbh 2025. This year's Mahakumbh is set to surpass all previous editions, with the inclusion of the Nishadraj cruise in the Sangam area as a notable highlight. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, the Nishadraj cruise, managed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), has embarked on its journey from Varanasi to Prayagraj. Equipped with modern amenities, the cruise symbolizes the state's dedication to innovation and excellence. Preparations are in full swing, with VIP vehicles like Kasturba positioned near the Naini Bridge to welcome the cruise. In collaboration with the Prayagraj Mela Authority, the Varanasi administration is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a majestic and memorable Mahakumbh experience for visitors from around the world.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Earlier this year I picked up Menaka Raman’s How to Win an Election (Duckbill). In this book about school elections, the classroom becomes a site for politics, where favouritism and prejudices play out, strategies are planned, heated arguments take place, and exaggerated promises are made.

Schengen Area by as early as January 2025, according to Hungarian officials. This milestone follows years of partial inclusion, with the two Balkan countries having joined the European Union in 2007 but not gaining full access to the Schengen Area until March 2023.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The government is likely to consider including medium enterprises for the protection granted under the MSME Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, to resolve payment disputes. MSME stands for micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. This meet-cute goes back more than a decade. Gursi Singh was walking around the lanes of south Delhi’s Hauz Khas village, taking a break from designing the decor for a friend’s café, when he stumbled upon a store with a sign that read “Love Birds".

nasscom foundation, in partnership with LEAD at Krea University, has unveiled a comprehensive report titled “Digital Dividends: Understanding the Use of Social Commerce by Women Entrepreneurs in Rural India.” The study provides a detailed analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced by rural women entrepreneurs (RWEs) in adopting digital tools and leveraging social commerce to expand their enterprises. It also offers actionable recommendations to enable sustainable growth and scalability for these businesses. The report highlights the transformative role of technology in empowering rural women-led ventures, with a focus on key sectors such as agriculture and allied services, handlooms and handicrafts, and manufacturing, processing, and retail.Through a survey of 792 women entrepreneurs aged 15 to 60 years, spanning 24 districts—including 18 aspirational districts—the study examines contemporary factors influencing women entrepreneurs. It provides insights into their socioeconomic backgrounds, digital readiness, financial inclusion, and the extent of their engagement with social commerce platforms. The findings underscore how digital and social commerce technologies can unlock significant opportunities for rural enterprises, driving economic participation and innovation among women in underserved regions.

ET Make in India SME Regional Summit in Jaipur was successful in bringing together a range of industry representatives, SME associations and small businesses to brainstorm ideas and visions that can help industry and the country. The summits are a series of on-ground events held across India to bring together local MSMEs, policymakers, enablers and industry stakeholders. The ET Make in India SME Regional Summit series aims to unravel opportunities, tackle challenges and foster knowledge-sharing and networking to propel the next phase of growth for Indian MSMEs. In Jaipur, the summit began with an insightful keynote from Shilpi R Purohit, Joint Commissioner, Department of Industries & Commerce, Rajasthan. He talked in detail about the initiatives taken by the state government to boost MSMEs. “We are looking at how the government can work as a catalyst for the growth and development of MSMEs,” said Purohit.

cybersecurity professionals. However, the talent pool doesn’t seem that diverse in this sector. It is important to understand what kind of roles are in demand for women, the skills they must acquire and the challenges they face when trying to build a career in cybersecurity. Women continue to be significantly underrepresented in the cybersecurity sector, holding only 20-25% of roles at present, says Bhavesh Goswami, Founder and CEO of CloudThat. While this number is projected to reach 30% by 2025, he says achieving true gender parity is still a distant goal; and it’s likely that we’ll reach a 50% representation only by 2030. Pankit Desai, CEO & Co-Founder at Sequretek, says the representation of women in cybersecurity has seen significant growth from the single digits seen a few years ago, reflecting the industry's gradual progress toward greater diversity. About 23-24% of Sequretek’s workforce is made up of women. However, he says the challenge is in leadership roles, where female representation continues to stay in the single digits, indicating the need to foster a truly inclusive environment in cybersecurity.

Tata Power shares are in focus today after the company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) during the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. The MoU aims to evaluate financing for several projects, with a total estimated cost of $4.25 billion. The MoU outlines the evaluation of financing for key ongoing projects, such as the 966 MW solar-wind hybrid project, the pumped hydro storage project, and other projects in the pipeline related to energy transition, decarbonization, and battery storage. It also includes ongoing financing for capital expenditures (capex) to strengthen the distribution networks managed by Tata Power.

Narendra Modi has said, asserting that the commonalities provide a strong foundation for friendship between the two nations. Addressing a community programme in Guyana on Thursday, the prime minister praised the Indo-Guyanese community and their contribution to the development of the Caribbean nation. He stressed that the shared values between the two nations provide a strong foundation for their friendship. «Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply. Culture, cuisine and cricket,» he said.