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President Murmu launches #SkillTheNation AI Challenge, calls AI a catalyst for inclusive growth

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- President of India Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the #SkillTheNation AI Challenge and virtually inaugurated the IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre at Rairangpur in Odish... Read More


Agriculture in crisis as policy failures and climate shocks batter Pakistan

Lahore, Jan. 1 -- Pakistan's agriculture sector, long considered the backbone of the national economy, faced one of its most turbulent years in 2025 as climate shocks and policy missteps converged to ... Read More


Danantara mobilizes SOE CSR funds for Sumatra disaster relief

Jakarta, Jan. 1 -- Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara has targeted Rp1 trillion, or about US$60 million, in corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to ... Read More


Experts outline roadmap for Goa's wellbeing, sustainability in 2026

Goa, Jan. 1 -- As the calendar turns to January 1, 2026, Goa welcomes the New Year with more than just celebrations, a moment to reflect on expectations for the year. Experts from health, environment,... Read More


J&K Govt orders transfer of Secretariat Service Officials

JAMMU, Jan. 1 -- The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the transfer and posting of four officials of the J&K Secretariat (Subordinate) Service in the interest of administration, with immedia... Read More


CEO SSCL conducts site review of Heritage Wooden Footbridge at Amira Kadal

SRINAGAR, Jan. 1 -- Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Faz Lul Haseeb, today undertook a comprehensive site inspection of the heritage wooden pedestrian footbridge under cons... Read More


Time Technoplast bags Rs 51-cr supply order from HPCL

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- The order is for supply of rigid polymer packaging products, namely Conipack pails, to be delivered as per HPCL's schedule. Payments under the contract will be secured through an app... Read More


The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launches revamped branding on New Year

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launches a new logo and mascot on 1st January 2026. The launch marks a significant milestone in MoSPI's efforts to... Read More


Insecurity, police abuses, press attacks shaped Nigeria's human rights profile in 2025

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Nigeria's commitment to human rights continued to face tests in 2025. Data from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) revealed a plunge in human rights complaints at the begi... Read More


Pace Digitek gains as arm bags Rs 94-cr advance purchase order from BSNL

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- The order entails supply of 25,000 units of 100Ah/48V lithium-ion battery modules with battery management systems (BMS) along with associated accessories, and 2,500 IP55 racks for ho... Read More