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NITI Aayog proposes convergence of 18 schemes for MSMEs

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- NITI Aayog has proposed the convergence of government schemes for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that are currently spread across multiple ministries to improve coor... Read More


The polls are done and dusted; what next for Mumbai?

India, Jan. 16 -- What should be the real priorities of the newly elected BMC Corporators? In the polls for the long-awaited Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, political debate took ... Read More


Missing names, booth change, website crash leaves voters frustrated in Mumbai

India, Jan. 16 -- Missing names on the electoral rolls, mismatches between polling booth details and those on the ground, and a crashed election website turned polling day into an ordeal for many vote... Read More


The game of Pickleball gaining traction in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Jan. 16 -- Have you ever tried creating a game of your own? With unique rules and accessible materials, pickleball is slowly becoming a talk of the town in Kathmandu. Originally, this rack... Read More


Nearly 159,000 social housing units to be developed in 2026

Hanoi, Jan. 16 -- Under targets assigned by the Prime Minister, Vietnam will develop 973,471 social housing units nationwide during the 2026-2030 period, including 158,723 units in 2026 alone. Accordi... Read More


National Startup Day 2026, Edtech In 2026 & More

India, Jan. 16 -- National Startup Day - AI In Focus India celebrates its fifth National Startup Day today. From the startup IPO boom in 2025 to the projected $126 Bn AI opportunity by 2030, the home... Read More


Sandip Roy: Kolkata's winter charm is now smothered in smog

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The first time I was invited to the Jaipur Literature Festival I showed up fashionably dressed at the inauguration party sans cap. I thought my pedestrian cap would ruin my outfi... Read More


BWF breaks silence after bird poop, monkey incident add embarrassment to India Open: 'Posed challenges this week'

India, Jan. 16 -- The Badminton World Federation (BWF) issued a statement amid growing health and hygiene concerns at the India Open, saying it has reviewed the facilities at the Indira Gandhi Sports ... Read More


JEE Mains Exam: Expert shares role of parents, teachers and friends to support aspirants ahead of NTA JEE exams

India, Jan. 16 -- As the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) approaches every year, a multitude (lakhs are hundreds of thousands) of young candidates in India enter into one of the most stress-filled times of t... Read More


JEE Mains Exam: Expert shares role of parents, teachers and friends to support aspirants ahead of NTA JEE exams

India, Jan. 16 -- As the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) approaches every year, a multitude (lakhs are hundreds of thousands) of young candidates in India enter into one of the most stress-filled times of t... Read More