R Sampanthan became first Tamilian Leader of Opposition in Sri Lankan parliament in 32 years
After a gap of 32 years, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R Sampanthan became the first tamilian to lead the opposition of in the Sri Lankan parliament.
Govt of India released coins of Rs 125, Rs 10 to commemorate former President S Radhakrishnan
On the eve of Teacher’s Day, Government of India released two commemorative coins of 125 rupees and 10 rupees in the memory of former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Canada faces first technical recession in six years
World’s 11th-biggest economy and the United States’ biggest trading partner Canada entered into the first technical recession in six years, apparently due to the falling energy prices and economic troubles in China.
Russia Rejected French Proposal to Limit UN Veto
Russia dismissed a proposal of France asking UNSC permanent members to limit the use of the veto power at least in cases involving mass atrocities that demands action.
India’s deadly roads took 75,000 young lives last year - says a report
According to the latest Road Accident Report for 2014 prepared by the road transport and highways ministry, India’s deadly roads took lives of 75,000 young people in the 15-34 year age group last year.
Ratan Watal appointed as Union Finance Secretary
On 31 August 2015, Ratan P Watal was appointed as Union Finance Secretary. Before this appointment, he was the secretary of the Department of Expenditure of the Finance Ministry since 2013
Yoga recognised as sports discipline by Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recognised Yoga as sports discipline. It was placed under priority category.
Vadakkunnathan temple in Kerala won UNESCO’s Award of Excellence 2015
India won the top UNESCO prize ‘Award of Excellence’ 2015 for the remarkable conservation efforts of the Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple in Kerala. The award recognised the remarkable conservation effort undertaken at the sacred site.
ISIS claimed start of new currency by minting of coins
According to its newly released video, The ISIS claimed to have started its own currency by minting coins. It described the move as a “second blow” to the US after 9/11.
30% Women in parliament: still to become reality for most of the countries
For most of the world’s parliaments ‘30% women members’ is yet to become reality. According to an analysis by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, among 190 countries, only 44 legislatures have met the goal of 30% women.