corporate social responsibility

Ranchi, March 28 Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan urged the graduating students of the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi on Saturday to prioritize ethical values over shortcuts in their professional journeys, emphasizing that true success lies beyond financial gains.He was addressing the...

Hyderabad, March 27 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed dissatisfaction with the limited flow of CSR funds into the state, emphasizing that state-based companies should allocate at least 50% of their social responsibility funds within the state.He instructed officials to...

Hyderabad, March 26 Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Thursday that the state government will introduce a special policy to attract more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds and to ensure their effective utilization.As a move to encourage companies to contribute more CSR...

Chandigarh, March 25 The Haryana government has launched a series of state-specific interventions, including corporate funding, the use of artificial intelligence in tuberculosis (TB) testing, and last-mile healthcare delivery, to detect and treat the disease before symptoms appear, an official...

New Delhi, March 23 – The Lok Sabha on Monday gave its approval for referring the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further scrutiny.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Bill in the lower house of Parliament, which aims to amend...

The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further review. Following its introduction in the Lok Sabha today, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed sending the bill to the JPC for a detailed analysis.The House gave...

New Delhi, March 22 The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLAT) has exempted IL&FS Group companies – categorized as ‘red’ and ‘amber’ – from corporate social responsibility (CSR) obligations due to accrued interest expenses on their loans.This order will benefit approximately 50 ‘amber’ and...

New Delhi, March 17 Biopharmaceutical firm MSD India has announced scholarships for 50 students, under a merit-based initiative aimed at supporting young women from underserved communities to pursue a Bachelor of Pharmacy course at select pharmacy colleges across India.Following a competitive...

New Delhi, March 17 The government has imposed penalties totaling nearly Rs 20 crore on various companies for non-compliance with CSR norms in the last three financial years.Under the Companies Act, certain profitable firms are required to spend at least 2% of their three-year annual average...

The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has established a glass recycling plant at the Material Recovery Facility Centre in Akbarpur Bahampur, Vijay Nagar, providing the city with an innovative solution for managing glass waste. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs stated that the Ghaziabad...

Guwahati, March 15 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that the Congress, during its previous 15 years of rule in Assam, "pocketed" Rs 150 crore per annum from the state healthcare budget.The BJP, on the other hand, has transformed the sector within its 10 years of rule in the...

Chennai, March 10 – The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has planted 20,000 mangrove seedlings across 20 hectares along the Buckingham Canal during 2025–26 as part of a major initiative to restore coastal ecosystems and enhance Chennai's resilience to climate change.Sharing details of the project...

Jammu, March 7 Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that after five years of sustained efforts, the vision of making Jammu and Kashmir the nation's "spiritual heart" is no longer distant.Sinha was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the infrastructure upgradation and beautification...

Bhavnagar/Botad, March 1 – A seven-phase distribution drive across the Bhavnagar and Botad districts concluded on Sunday, with the allocation of 4,858 assistive devices worth Rs 3.88 crore to 2,636 persons with disabilities, officials said.The final camp was held in Talaja, chaired by Union...

Bengaluru, February 28 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that teachers have the power to transform ordinary individuals into extraordinary citizens and urged them to focus on building a better society.Inaugurating the State-level Educational Mega Conference and the Golden...

Lucknow, February 27 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed that a comprehensive action plan be prepared to ensure that all Anganwadi centres operate from their own dedicated buildings.He emphasised that Anganwadi centres cater to children aged 3 to 6 years and also...

February 27, Kohima: The Nagaland Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Mission, under the Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mumbai-based Krishi Direct Trade.The MoU will establish a two-year Knowledge Partnership aimed at...

Puducherry, February 27 Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, K Kailashnathan, said that a massive scheme involving an investment of Rs 500 crore was being prepared to strengthen irrigation canals in Karaikal, a constituent of the union territory located at the tail end of the Cauvery river basin...

Bengaluru, February 26 Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Thursday hailed the initiative to provide free auto-driving training to women and transgender persons as commendable, and assured full government support.He was speaking after inaugurating a free auto-driving and skill development...

KISHTWAR, FEBRUARY 24: Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma held a meeting with Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and departmental heads to explore funding opportunities under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR-1) framework.He urged FPOs to register on the Ministry of Corporate...