New Delhi: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, a Manifesto - Manifesto For and By Citizens with Disabilities - was launched on Thursday by disability rights groups, led by National Centre for Promotion of Employ...

New Delhi: The first-of-its-kind innovative Swoosh Germs Away! kit by Harpic India, designed in collaboration with News18 Network and Sesame Workshop India Trust has made its debut at the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos. T...

New Delhi: In a significant move, the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment in the Government of India, has announced a change in its documentation procedures, discontinuing...

Goa: In a grand ceremony at D.B Ground in Panaji, Goa, the International Purple Festival kicked off on 08 January 2024, heralding six days of celebration and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities. The festival, a collaborative...

Gandhi Nagar: In a spectacular demonstration of health and unity, Gujarat made headlines as it secured a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest number of people performing Surya Namaskar simultaneously at 108 ...

The significance of hygiene and sanitation cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to the most basic yet crucial element - toilets. Harpic and News18 Network, under their flagship initiative Mission Swachhta Aur Paani, have stepped forward ...

New Delhi: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Retail’s JioMart towards its efforts to help enhance the outreach of the products of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of Dee...

New Delhi: In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in some States/UTs in India and the detection of the first case of the new JN.1 variant of COVID-19 in the country, Shri Sudhansh Pant, Union Health Secretary sent a letter ...

New Delhi: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) issued a cautionary alert on Thursday concerning the widely used painkiller Meftal. The commission urged individuals to consult a doctor before using the drug, emphasizing that ...

New Delhi: India achieved noteworthy progress in advancing inclusivity in the job sector on Saturday by acknowledging the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities, especially fo...

New Delhi: The leading Industry Associations of agro-chemical, seeds and Fertilizers (“agri-products”) manufacturers and importers in the country, have opposed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Bills as the same are...

New Delhi: As we commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) under the resonant theme of "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with, and by persons with disabilities," the time h...

New Delhi: India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, delivered a special address at the 'India: The Next Decade' conference hosted by the Deepak and Neera Raj Center at Columbia Univ...

New Delhi: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Enhancing Innovation Ecosystems through an Innovation Handshake” under the framework of India – U.S. Commercial Dialogue was signed between the two countries on ...

New Delhi: Underscoring the initiatives taken by the Government of India to ensure access to quality healthcare, Dr Vinod K Paul, Member NITI Aayog reaffirmed the commitment to strengthen the primary healthcare...

New Delhi: Women and youth agri-preneurs still face challenges that prevent them from leading progress towards just and resilient agri-food systems, including lack of access to finance, limited land ownership, informal and unpaid ...

Chandigarh: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on Nari Shakti (women power) and the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration clarion call for “women-led development”, experts say now is the ideal t...

New Delhi: Fourteen exceptional innovators have been honoured with the prestigious 14th NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards. The Awards are given to innovators who work to break barriers for the disabled and create an inclusive...

Patna/Lucknow: Despite being more negatively impacted than men, rural women proved to be very resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the wake of disruptions in supply chains, closure of markets, and lock-downs causing a short ...

New York: The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against this silent killer. The repo...

New Delhi: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) continues its steadfast commitment to safeguarding global cultural heritage by successfully intercepting and seizing an import consignment containing vintage articles, ...

New Delhi: In a significant security operation at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel detected a substantial amount of foreign currency, valued at approximately Rs...

New Delhi: Petrol pump dealers from across the country have written to the Ministry of Petroleum, Government of India to increase dealers’ margins on petrol and diesel sales, since it has been six years since the last revisi...

Mumbai: Responding to call for rationalizing and institutionalizing insurances for disabled people by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) i...

Patna: Through multi-pronged strategy, Bihar has made significant strides that have propelled the Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) to a sustainable and profitable entity. The state has set a target to generate 1 ...

New Delhi: A pioneering initiative by Software Technology Park of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) promises to mak...

New Delhi: India's oldest airline, Air India, has recently unveiled a fresh and vibrant logo, ‘The Vista,’ that marks a significant step in its ongoing transformation. The airline, now under the wings of Tata Group...

New Delhi: Underlining the intent of the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India ...

New Delhi: Founded by the visionary Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati in 1963, the Bihar School of Yoga has been instrumental in propagating the transformative power of yoga and spirituality. The Bihar Yoga system taught here is...

New Delhi: A webinar by Bureaucrats India on Saturday focused on accessibility and Universal Design and shed light on the importance of prioritizing disabled individuals as a fundamental aspect, rather than an afterthought. Bringi...

New Delhi: The officials of Public Relations Council of India and Public Realtios Society Delhi  (PRCI & PRSD) met Atul Sobti, Director General of Standing Conference of Public Sector Enterprises (Scope) and dis...

New Delhi: In a spiritual spectacle set to unfold this September, the revered Mount Kailash, abode of Lord Shiva, will soon be accessible to devotees from Indian territory. The long-awaited pilgrimage journey has been ma...