The HDFC Bank has cut India's growth projection to 10 per cent from 11.5 per cent for the current financial year, citing the adverse effect of the second Covid-19 wave.

Veteran British diplomat Martin Griffiths has been appointed as the new Chief at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for a period of five years.

The first BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting has held in virtual format chaired by Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Labour and Employment of India.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for the Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage with an outlay of 18 thousand 100 crore rupees.

In Ladakh, the Governing Body of 'Yountan Society', the Single Implementing Society has approved a 167.25 Crore rupees plan for Samagra Shiksha in the Union Territory.

The Muthoot Finance Limited announced its collaboration with fintech NIRA as part of its strategy to strengthen its digital footprint.

The Centre has said that nearly Rs 22,215 crore in Punjab and Rs 12,384 crore in Haryanahave been transferred directly into farmers' accounts so far against sale of their Wheat crop.

Amid a devastating second wave of coronavirus in India, the Japanese government and the UNDP has partnered to provide oxygen generation plants to the North Eastern Region in India.

The UN has projected India's growth forecast for Calendar Year 2021 to 7.5%, in the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report.

The Delhi Police has launched a helpline number for senior citizens who are struggling with their essential needs amid Covid-19.