New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Emphasis on inclusivity and self-reliance for everyone is driving a strong movement for disability rights in India, said the government on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India’s startup ecosystem continues to expand at a steady pace, with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognising 1,97,692 startups as on October 31, 2025, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India is well-positioned to tackle digital inequality and shape an inclusive transition in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the world, said a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report released on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) While obesity is growing as a global health challenge contributing to millions of preventable deaths each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO), in a new report on Monday, said that medications like Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) alone will not solve the problem affecting more than one billion people worldwide.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Simplifying submissions of life digital life certificate, particularly for super senior pensioners, the Department of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has generated 1.54 crores of Digital Life Certificate (DLC), the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said on Monday.
Kochi, Dec 1 (IANS) Kochi is set to become a global focal point for the emerging marine biotechnology economy, as it hosts the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit (IISE&S) 2026 on January 29–30.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Just over a hundred out of 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) have shown a reduction in PM10 levels in 2024-25, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The Tele MANAS toll-free number, launched as part of the national tele-mental health programme in India, has received more than 29,75,000 calls since its launch in 2022 till mid-March 2025, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSHWC Code) and the Social Security Code, 2020 under the recently introduced labour codes will boost the safety and welfare of workers in the petroleum industry, the government said on Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has credited the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative for creating greater awareness about fitness in the country.
