About 193 companies, including Reliance Industries and Maruti Suzuki, have posted over 90,000 internships on the PM Internship scheme portal. The initiative targets 1.2 lakh internships this financial year, aiming to bridge the skill gap in various sectors like oil, gas, and financial services. Internships are available nationwide across 37 states and Union Territories. Read More
PM Modi emphasizes the need for peace and stability in West Asia and Eurasia, advocating for solutions based on dialogue and respect for international laws. Addressing the East Asia Summit, he underscores the importance of a free Indo-Pacific and concerted action against terrorism, while supporting ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar. Read More
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $3.7 billion to $701.2 billion in the week ended Oct 4, marking the first decline in eight weeks. The drop includes a $3.5 billion decrease in foreign currency and a $40 million reduction in gold value. Read More
Over 4 lakh appeals and complaints are pending under the Right to Information Act as of June 30. Backlog has grown due to vacant positions and slow case disposal. Maharashtra has the highest pending cases. Several information commissions have been defunct, including Jharkhand, Telangana, Goa, and Tripura, affecting citizens’ access to information. Read More
India’s industrial output experienced a contraction of 0.1% in August, marking the first decline in 22 months, predominantly due to a high base effect, reduced mining and electricity output, and a weakened manufacturing sector. Analysts attribute this to temporary factors including monsoon rains and expect no major alarm. Read More
Boris Johnson discusses his meetings with Narendra Modi, from their initial meeting in London to his efforts to persuade India to reduce dependence on Russia. He describes India’s historical stance on non-alignment and military ties with Russia, and includes a private conversation with Queen Elizabeth about India’s relations with Russia. Read More
The rupee breached the 84 per dollar mark for the first time, reflecting RBI’s strategic adjustments amid rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions. Dealers suggest the central bank may be preparing for increased volatility due to the Iran-Israel conflict. Despite substantial forex reserves, further depreciation of the rupee is expected to be controlled and... Read More
