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In India, every second child is sexually abused (2007 Study, Ministry of Women and Child Development). Majority of these cases go unreported either due to lack of awareness and societal stigmas surrounding child sexual abuse. Our Voix Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation working on the prevention of all forms of …

The business sector, believed to be the backbone of a country’s economy, is going through a massive evolution in India. The ‘Make in India’ initiative adopted by the Indian Government has emerged to be one of the most encouraging initiatives for entrepreneurs to prosper. With an unwavering allegiance to further …

“For every rupee spent by the government on the National Monsoon Mission and High-performance Computing programs of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), the country would gain economic benefits worth fifty rupees, which is 50 times more benefit on the investment over the next five years period”. This has been …

The eighth meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (“the Joint Task Force”) was hosted by India today, in virtual format due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was co-chaired by Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution,Government …

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has condemned the dastardly terror attacks in Vienna. The Prime Minister said, “Deeply shocked and saddened by the dastardly terror attacks in Vienna. India stands with Austria during this tragic time. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.” Deeply shocked and saddened by …

There have been several media reports alluding to steep increase in service charges by certain Public Sector Banks (PSBs). In this context, the factual position is as follows: Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts including Jan Dhan accounts – No service charge is applicable on the 60.04 crore BSBD accounts, …

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju virtually inaugurated Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) new Regional Centre in Zirakpur, Punjab today which will now act as one of the main SAI centres for the northern belt of India. During the event, Rijiju congratulated the coaches and athletes who …

The 24th edition of the MALABAR naval exercise is scheduled in two phases in November 2020. Phase 1 of the Exercise MALABAR 20 involving participation by Indian Navy (IN), United States Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is set to commence off Visakhapatnam …

On the occasion of National Unity Day (the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel), Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, along with Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal flagged off 200-km long ‘Fit India Walkathon’ on October 31 at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The event has been organised by Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and …

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Sardar Patel Zoological Park and Geodesic Aviary Dome in Kevadia. He dedicated to the nation 17 projects under Integrated Development of Kevadia and laid the foundation Stone for 4 new Projects. The projects include Navigation Channel, New Gora Bridge, Garudeshwar Weir, Government Quarters, Bus …