Germany Joins United Nations Command in South Korea as 18th Member State: Germany’s recent inclusion in the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea marks a significant expansion of the command’s member states, now totaling 18 nations. This move underscores Berlin’s commitment to global security, linking European stability to the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Day: August 17, 2024
L&T Finance Achieves NBFC-ICC Status from RBI
L&T Finance Achieves NBFC-ICC Status from RBI: L&T Finance Ltd. has transitioned from an NBFC-Core Investment Company (NBFC-CIC) to a Non-Banking Financial Company (Investment and Credit Company) (NBFC-ICC) following the merger of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including L&T Finance, L&T Infra Credit Ltd., and L&T Mutual Fund Trustee Ltd.
New AI-Based Surveillance System To Manage Pests
New AI-Based Surveillance System To Manage Pests: The Union Government on August 15, launched the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) that will help farmers to connect with agriculture scientists and experts on controlling pests using their phone.
Kisan Ki Baat
Kisan Ki Baat: The government is set to launch ‘Kisan Ki Baat’, a monthly radio programme aimed at bringing scientific knowledge to farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on August 15.
RBL Bank Announces Vijay Fixed Deposits to Honor 78th Independence Day
RBL Bank Announces Vijay Fixed Deposits to Honor 78th Independence Day: RBL Bank has introduced a special “Vijay Fixed Deposits” scheme to commemorate India’s 78th Independence Day. The bank offers a 500-day fixed deposit tenor with highly competitive interest rates, providing an opportunity for customers to grow their savings while paying tribute to the nation’s […]
P.M Calls for Secular Civil Code in Independence Day Speech
P.M Calls for Secular Civil Code in Independence Day Speech: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15th August, stressed on the need to bring a ‘Secular Civil Code’ instead of using the term ‘Universal Civil Code’, hinting at the government’s intention to broad-base the policy and avoid friction on the contentious issue, both within the ruling […]
Father of Agni Missiles, Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal Passes Away
Father of Agni Missiles, Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal Passes Away: Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal, a renowned Indian scientist and the driving force behind India’s missile program, passed away on Thursday in Hyderabad at the age of 84. Known affectionately as the ‘Father of Agni Missiles‘, Dr. Agarwal’s contributions to India’s defence capabilities have been nothing […]
