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Philanthropy, Power, and Accountability: The Gates Foundation Model

The Gates Foundation’s vast influence in global development delivers measurable gains while concentrating power and raising ethical, ecological, and accountability concerns. It highlights risks posed by reputational scrutiny, philanthropic exit, and private capital shaping public systems, particularly in countries like India. ———————————————————————————————————— Over the last two decades, private philanthropy has become a central force in…

AI Health Revolution in Africa: Gates and OpenAI Launch $50M Horizon1000 Initiative

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A new drive is underway to transform healthcare across Africa. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and OpenAI have unveiled a major $50 million initiative aimed at bringing advanced artificial intelligence tools to clinics in several African countries. The effort, named Horizon1000, plans to improve health services for millions by 2028. The announcement came at…

India and EU Near Landmark Trade Deal After Years of Talks

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New Delhi, India – India is on the verge of sealing a major trade agreement with the European Union, marking one of the most significant shifts in global economic diplomacy in years. India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said negotiators were “very close” to finalising the pact ahead of key summits in New Delhi this month….

Gates Foundation Sets Record $9 Billion Budget as It Plans Staff Reductions

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest-ever annual budget, committing a record $9 billion in spending for 2026, even as it prepares to reduce its workforce by up to 500 positions over the next five years. The move marks a significant strategic recalibration for one of the world’s most influential philanthropic institutions,…

Supreme Court Links Disability Inclusion to Corporate Social Responsibility in Coal India Case

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In a significant ruling delivered in January 2026, the Supreme Court of India directed Coal India Limited to create a supernumerary post for a visually disabled woman candidate who had been denied employment despite qualifying in a recruitment process. The Court held that the rights of persons with disabilities must be viewed as an integral…

CSR Spending by CPSEs Rises 31% to ₹6,437 Crore in FY25

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Spending on corporate social responsibility (CSR) by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) increased significantly in FY25, hitting a record high of ₹6,437 crore. The Public Enterprises Survey for FY25 shows that 183 CPSEs spent 31.1% more on CSR than they had the year before. Additionally, spending became more concentrated. The top 10 public sector businesses…

India and Japan Forge Stronger Ties Through JICA’s Five-Point Alliance

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On 10 July, in Chennai, the 4th India Japan Business Conference brought together policymakers, industryleaders, and development experts under the Indo-Japan Business Council. At the center of the discussion was Takuro Takeuchi, Chief Representative of JICA India, who outlined a five-point agenda to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations. JICA’s approach is both pragmatic…

CSR Index Ranking of Top 10 Companies (PCA-based)

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India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandate under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, has significantly influenced the role of private corporations in national development. However, CSR performance has traditionally been assessed in terms of total spending, which fails to capture the strategic distribution of investments across sectors and geographies. This analysis develops a data-driven…

Eastern India emerges as a major CSR investment hub

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Sharp rise in CSR spending has been seen in eastern India’s main industrial districts of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. According to recent data, CSR inflows have increased manifold in the last couple of years. This was driven by the expansion of mining, metal and power industries in these states – sectors which are legally bound to…

India Maps Global Trade Rules to Boost Export Compliance: What the Move Really Means

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India has started a mammoth exercise to map global trade rules so that exporters can get a better understanding of international standards and avoid costly compliance failures. The work is being spearheaded by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, and it forms part of the government’s new Export Promotion Mission. According to the report in…