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Mar 11, 2025

India takes part in the 69th Session of UNCSW in New York

A delegation of the Government of India led by Smt. Annpurna Devi, Union Minister, Women and Child Development (WCD), participated in the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which started on 10th March, 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The Minister reaffirmed the Government of India's unwavering commitment to the empowerment, protection, and holistic development of women and children across the nation. Addressing in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women the Minister outlined the progress of India on gender equality addressing the 12 critical areas of concern.
She highlighted the transformative impact of flagship schemes, which have significantly contributed to improving health, nutrition, education, and economic opportunities for women and children.
Emphasising the need for strengthened implementation and outreach, the Minister reiterated the government's resolve to ensure that every woman and girl has access to their rights and entitlements. She said that the welfare of women and children is at the core of our nation's progress. Through a multi-pronged approach, we are working towards a future where every woman is empowered and every child is nurtured in a safe and supportive environment.
The session witnessed large-scale participation from all UN member states, intergovernmental organisations, the private sector, philanthropists, academia, civil society, women's collectives, and UN agencies.
CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality, the rights and the empowerment of women. A functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the forthcoming session of the Commission will be held from 10th to 21st March, 2025.

Mar 10, 2025

Mark Carney Wins Race to Replace Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister

Mark Carney won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister.
The former Governor of the Canadian central bank and Bank of England beat three rivals in the Liberal Party's leadership contest in a landslide.
Carney will take over at a tumultuous time in Canada, which is in the midst of a trade war with long time ally the United States under President Donald Trump.

Mar 09, 2025

India Ranks 4th Globally with 85,698 Super Rich

India emerged as a leading global wealth hub, with a current population of 85,698 High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), placing it fourth globally, behind only the US, China, and Japan, according to the latest Global Wealth report by property consulting firm Knight Frank.
According to the latest wealth report, the number of HNWIs—defined as individuals with at least US$1 million in investable assets—rose by 4.4% globally in 2024, reaching over 2.3 million people. Notably, the population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), those with assets exceeding US$100 million, surpassed 100,000 for the first time, reflecting a broader trend of growing wealth across the world.

Mar 05, 2025

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Showcases India's Telecom Transformation at MWC 2025

Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia visited the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, and engaged in top level meetings with CEOs, addressed key sessions and witnessed major tech innovations in one of the world's largest gatherings for the mobile and telecommunications industry.
This visit showcased India's telecom transformation at Mobile World Congress 2025, with Bharat's rapid 5G rollout, world's lowest data tariffs, indigenous 4G/5G stacks & robust cybersecurity measures highlighted in the prestigious event. Participation in MWC 25 underscored the global standing of India's telecom revolution and reflects India's commitment to tech governance.

Mar 04, 2025

Trump Declared English as the Official Language of the United States

US President Donald Trump made an official announcement designating English as the national language of America to promote unity among the immigrant population. Through an executive order issued, Trump expressed that it was long past time for US to take English as its official language.
A memo from Trump reversed a policy implemented by Bill Clinton during his presidency, which provided support for non-English speakers through government agencies. Under the new order, agencies can establish their own guidelines for delivering multilingual assistance.

Christian Stocker Sworn in as Austrian Chancellor

Conservative Christian Stocker was sworn in as Austria's chancellor at the head of a three-party coalition government, ending five months of political deadlock that followed a far-right party's election win.
The swearing-in came days after a common programme was agreed by his Austrian People's Party (OVP), the centre-left Social Democrats and the liberal Neos.
The new administration faces significant challenges, including rising unemployment, a recession and a strained budget. Its coalition agreement includes plans for stricter asylum rules in the European Union nation of nine million people.

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