National Security Advisor (NSA) level talks between India and Pakistan were held away from the public gaze in Bangkok, Thailand, after the two prime ministers…
Canada sent first consignment of Uranium to India
Canada has successfully sent the first consignment of 250 tonnes of uranium to India as part of bilateral civil nuclear cooperation between both countries. Important…
WHO released estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases
The World Health Organisation has released its first ever report on foodborne diseases. The report was titled “Estimates of the Global Burden of Foodborne Diseases”,…
Commemorative coins of Rs 125, Rs 10 released in honour of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released two commemorative coins of 125 rupees and 10 rupees, as part of the 125th birth anniversary year celebrations of Dr….
Delhi Assembly passed bill to effect 400% hike in MLA salary
Delhi Assembly on 3 November 2024 passed the Members of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Salaries, Allowances, Pension, etc) (Amendment)…
RBI announced revised Priority Sector Lending norms for Regional Rural Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 3 December 2024 announced revised Priority Sector Lending (PSL) norms for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). As per these…
India’s forest, tree cover increased by 5,081 sq km: report
India’s forest and tree cover has increased by 5,081 sq km, with the total forest cover going up by 3,775 sq m and tree cover…
Union Government launched injectible polio vaccine in India
The Union Government on 30 November 2024 launched the injectable Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) as part of its commitment to the Global Polio Endgame Strategy….
Chennai floods: Death toll crossed 260
Chennai is drenched in record breaking rains, it has been termed as the heaviest in over 100 years. The floods have left over 269 dead…
Zuckerberg to donate 99% of his shares for charity
Chief executive of facebook Mark Zuckerberg and his wife said that they will give away 99 per cent of their Facebook shares, currently worth about…