In a landmark achievement, Goa declared itself a fully literate State on Friday, becoming a beacon of inspiration for the rest of the country, officials said.
In a post shared on LinkedIn, Food Pharmer gave a glimpse of his work-inspired outfit that he had planned to wear at Cannes.
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary congratulated the people of Mizoram, calling the achievement a proud day not only for the state but for the entire nation.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday declared Mizoram as the country's first fully literate state. Lalduhoma announced the presence of Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary at a function in Mizoram University (MZU).
India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday announced a partnership with tech company Meta to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer" aimed at enhancing digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
CoinDCX's latest crypto awareness campaign, called 'Bitcoin Chai Cafe', has been launched in Mumbai. It aims to make crypto-related conversations common on traditional, small tea stalls – where office goers, students, and others from varied age groups gather for snacks and tea throughout the day.
India's growth to a $5-trillion economy will not happen if women - or the "better half of the economy" - are not part of it, Dipali Goenka, the CEO of Welspun Living, has said.
As per the SBI report, out of the 1.8 crore incremental female voters in the 2024 general elections compared to 2019, 45 lakh can be attributed to improved literacy levels.
An MoU was signed between the Ministry of Education and the Election Commission of India to incorporate voter education into the education system.
According to a study by SEBI, 27 per cent of India's population is financially literate.
RBI Quiz: RBI aims at generating engagement with the student community as part of the 90 years celebration.
With automation and artificial intelligence reshaping how we work and learn, education technology is ensuring that students are equipped with the essential abilities to succeed in tomorrow's careers.
ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram or New India Literacy Programme (NILP) is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022-2027.
'Blow Whistle' Campaign in Jharkhand: Considering the constructive response to the programme, the education and literacy department decided to launch it in all government schools across the state.
A court in Bengaluru has convicted Karnataka Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa in a cheque bounce case.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday advocated the teaching of financial literacy in schools and colleges.
In a bid to address voter apathy among young Indians, the Election Commission and the Ministry of Education on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bring electoral literacy to classrooms across the country.
To improve adult literacy, the Education Ministry promoted the Saakshar Bharat scheme in 404 rural districts across 26 states and one Union Territory.
Despite being perceived as digital natives by parents, teachers, and policymakers, school-going children in India are not supported sufficiently to foster their digital literacy.
India's mobile phone manufacturing industry produced over 2 billion mobile phones cumulatively between 2014 and 2022, making it the second-largest mobile manufacturing country in the world, according to Counterpoint Research. This growth can likely be attributed to a number of factors, including the government's Make in India initiative, growing internal demands and i...
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will bring out a consultation paper to further strengthen digital inclusion, looking at three key aspects of devices, connectivity and literacy. The consultation paper on anvil is expected to look at three key aspects -- devices, connectivity and literacy.
The panel has also stressed that the Department of School Education and Literacy and NCERT should ensure that contributions of unsung freedom fighters get incorporated with equal emphasis in textbooks.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday urged the Centre to consider making financial literacy a part of the school and college education system.
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Delhi becomes unlivable for three months a year, noted G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, underlining the severe economic and health burden of air pollution.
The study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal identified two substances 'cortexolone' and 'lysoPE(20:3)', which can elevate the risk of early births.
World Environment Day 2025 urges global action against air, plastic, and river pollution with powerful messages promoting a greener, cleaner future.
No bus should be allowed to enter Delhi from November 1, 2026, unless it runs on clean fuel like CNG, electricity or the latest BS-VI diesel, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) directed on Wednesday.
The announcement came from Delhi CM Rekha Gupta as part of the air pollution mitigation plan for the year.
Considering the perennial issue of north India's smog-choked winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is striking at two major pollution culprits - paddy stubble burning and open municipal solid waste (MSW) fires.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday launched the city's ambitious 'Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025', titled "Shuddh Hawa Sabka Adhikar - Pradushan Par Zordar Prahar", to combat the capital's chronic air pollution.
The Delhi government has made it mandatory for all high-rise commercial, institutional, and hospitality buildings to install anti-smog guns to combat pollution levels in the national capital, according to an official directive.