The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2025 was officially launched at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together policymakers, development experts, youth innovators and civil society organisations to address one of the world’s most persistent humanitarian challenges. The event was held under the theme “Time to Recommit to Zero Hunger,” highlighting the urgent…
NEW DELHI: Addressing the high-profile NXT Summit 2026 on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a dual message to the world and his domestic critics: India’s rise is “transformative,” and his government will spare no effort to insulate its citizens from the fallout of the Iran-West Asia conflict. While global energy markets tremble under the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post-budget webinar on “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas,” outlined India’s roadmap for inclusive growth, focusing on education, healthcare, employment, tourism, sports, and women’s empowerment to build a “Viksit Bharat.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a key post-budget webinar on the theme “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, Fulfilling Aspirations of People.” The…
NITI Aayog and UNICEF India have partnered to improve maternal and child nutrition in Aspirational Districts through strengthened Anganwadi centres, frontline worker training, and CSR-supported initiatives. The collaboration aims to boost health outcomes and create scalable models for underserved regions. India’s policy think tank NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent with UNICEF India…
A recent study in Social Sciences & Humanities Open found that students who used ChatGPT while studying finished tasks faster but remembered less information after 45 days. The research suggests the impact of AI on learning may lead to faster work but weaker long-term knowledge retention. A university student sits in front of her laptop,…
Monika Rathore from Madanpur Khadar transformed her passion for art into a career while pursuing higher education, challenging social stereotypes along the way. With support from the Jaishankar Memorial Centre, her journey highlights how education and community support can empower girls to break cycles of poverty. Monika Rathore is a resident of Madanpur Khadar, one…
India’s WASH transformation through the Swachh Bharat Mission and Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly expanded sanitation and safe drinking water access, improving public health, gender equality, and rural livelihoods. The next phase focuses on sustaining these gains through resilient systems, community ownership, and climate-sensitive water management. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) is not only a…
The UNESCO–MeitY India AI Readiness Assessment Report emphasizes that India’s AI adoption must prioritize ethics, inclusive governance, workforce transition, and protection for informal sector workers, not just technological growth. India commands 16% of the world’s AI talent. But a landmark new report warns that raw talent alone will not build a fair AI future. UNESCO…
At the Commission on the Status of Women 70th Session, the United Nations warned that women worldwide hold only 64% of the legal rights enjoyed by men, highlighting persistent gender inequality in global laws. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged governments to remove discriminatory nationality laws and turn legal equality for women from promises into real…
Bharat Lal, as NHRC India Secretary-General, links human rights, governance reform, environmental policy, and institutional learning to shape effective policy leadership in India. He emphasizes youth engagement, gender inclusion, and community-centric programs like Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure rights-based governance. Influence frequently operates covertly in India’s policy ecosystem. Instead of focusing on headlines, it moves…
