Nigeria constitutional review makes women’s inclusion a priority

Abuja, Nigeria—— Nigeria’s constitution is being revised, and this time the committee charged with the responsibility says getting women into political office is a top priority. Women hold only a small minority of seats in Nigeria’s National Assembly. Three of the 109 senators and 15 of the 360 ​​members of the House of Representatives are … Read more

‘Left-backed PFI a threat to national security’: Why Kerala is BJP’s top priority in southern outreach plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kerala twice in a fortnight signals a fresh effort by the BJP to strengthen its hold in the southern state. According to senior BJP and RSS functionaries, the RSS and the BJP are working with the Hindu-Christian support base to corner the “fundamental forces” of the Left-Communist regime in … Read more

Action against corruption is the top priority of NDA government: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said action against corruption and corrupt people has been a priority of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) at Palasamudram in Sri Sathyasai district, Modi said taxpayers’ money was being utilized appropriately and … Read more

Budget 2024 and Financial Inclusion: Will gold loan come under priority sector lending?

Recognizing the important role of gold lending in the broader financial landscape, Budget 2024 may consider additional measures to facilitate concessional lending in this sector. (symbolic image) Budget 2024 can help establish gold loan as a strategic lever to address this imbalance. Gold loans, often considered a last resort during financial emergencies, have significant potential … Read more