India faces a $180 billion social sector funding gap, and the India Philanthropy Report 2026 warns that private philanthropy must grow by over 25% annually to help meet the country’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The report highlights the key roles of family wealth, CSR, and the Indian diaspora in closing the widening development funding deficit….
A new UN report warns that women worldwide have only 64% of the legal rights of men, highlighting major gaps in justice systems, weak law enforcement, and rising violence against women and girls. On International Women’s Day 2026, the United Nations delivered a message that was anything but celebratory. UN Women issued a global alert…
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is transforming rural water access in India by providing tap water to over 12.55 crore households, improving public health, promoting sustainability, and advancing SDG-6. With the overarching goal of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 and ensuring inclusive access tosafe drinking water, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – the flagship programme launched in…
The journey of Aamir Khan shows how cinema, education, and social advocacy can create meaningful change beyond entertainment. Through films like Taare Zameen Par and initiatives like the Paani Foundation, he has promoted inclusive education, water conservation, and gender justice. Born in Mumbai on March 14, 1965, Aamir Khan came from a family steeped in…
India and Finland have launched a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability, focusing on AI, 6G, digital public infrastructure, and green energy to boost inclusive growth. Both countries also aim to double bilateral trade by 2030 and strengthen cooperation in technology, innovation, and sustainability. India and Finland have elevated their bilateral relationship to a “Strategic…
India has made significant progress in expanding safe drinking water access through the Jal Jeevan Mission and AMRUT, but challenges like water quality issues, infrastructure gaps, and groundwater depletion continue to threaten sustainable water security. Addressing these challenges requires an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach, stronger governance, and climate-resilient water planning to ensure Har…
The 25th World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS 2026) in New Delhi showcased India’s progress in clean energy, agri-photovoltaics, and Himalayan innovations through Him-CONNECT, emphasizing that sustainability must be a civilizational commitment, not just a pledge. The 25th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) concluded in New Delhi, leaving behind more than a conference…
Mizoram has collected over ₹93 crore through a ₹4 per litre fuel cess since September 2024, funding roads, education, health, and social services under CM Lalduhoma. Important Words: Mizoram, ₹93 crore, fuel cess, ₹4 per litre, Lalduhoma, roads, education, health, social services. Since September 2024, Chief Minister Lalduhoma told the state Assembly that the Mizoram…
Kapil Dev and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 300-bed KDSG Super Speciality Hospital in Greater Noida, offering advanced, affordable, and patient-centric healthcare services across cardiology, oncology, and neurology. The hospital, founded in collaboration with Sunil Kumar Gupta and managed by DY Patil Healthcare, is expected to generate 1,000+ jobs and support the NCR…
India’s Biopharma Shakti under Budget 2026 invests Rs 10,000 crore to expand NIPERs, establish 1,000 clinical trial sites, boost biosimilars, and train 1.5 lakh caregivers, aiming to transform India into a global pharmaceutical innovation hub. India is making its most ambitious bet yet on becoming a global biopharma powerhouse. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the…
