Law Commission of India : In News The President of India recently sanctioned the formation of the 23rd Law Commission for a three-year term. Law Commission of India is a non-statutory bodyand is constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice. It is constituted with definite terms of reference […]
Day: September 3, 2024
Thanjavur Veena : GI Tag
Thanjavur Veena : GI Tag Thanjavur Veena is the first musical instrument in the country to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The Thanjavur veena is an Indian instrument and has an interesting construction. They are of two types viz. the “Ekantha Veena” and “Sada Veena’. “Ekantha Veena” is carved from a single block of […]
World Bank Ups India’s Growth Forecast to 7% for FY25
World Bank Ups India’s Growth Forecast to 7% for FY25: The World Bank has revised its growth forecast for the Indian economy, increasing it to 7% for the fiscal year 2024-25, up from the earlier estimate of 6.6%. This adjustment comes despite a slowdown to 6.7% in the April-June quarter, attributed to reduced government spending […]
Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass Shine at Paris 2024 Paralympics
Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass Shine at Paris 2024 Paralympics: Indian para-badminton players Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass clinched silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the women’s singles SU5 class at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Their outstanding performances not only showcased their exceptional talent but also marked a historic moment for Indian badminton.
RIL Becomes India’s First Company to Surpass Rs 10 Lakh Crore in Annual Revenue
RIL Becomes India’s First Company to Surpass Rs 10 Lakh Crore in Annual Revenue: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has made history as the first Indian company to exceed ₹10 lakh crore in annual revenue. This milestone was revealed during RIL’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) by Chairman Mukesh Ambani.
Google DeepMind’s Morni AI to Cover 125 Indic Languages
Google DeepMind’s Morni AI to Cover 125 Indic Languages: Google DeepMind’s India unit is spearheading an ambitious AI project named Morni (Multimodal Representation for India), aiming to encompass 125 Indic languages and dialects. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest, Manish Gupta, Director of Google DeepMind India, highlighted that among these languages, 73 had no existing […]
Uttar Pradesh to Invest Rs 33,500 Crore in IT and ITeS Hubs
Uttar Pradesh to Invest Rs 33,500 Crore in IT and ITeS Hubs: The Uttar Pradesh government is set to make a significant investment of approximately Rs 33,500 crore (around $4 billion) to spur growth in the Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sectors over the next five years.
Suhas Yathiraj Secures Silver Medal in Badminton at Paris 2024 Paralympics
Suhas Yathiraj Secures Silver Medal in Badminton at Paris 2024 Paralympics: Indian para-badminton star Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj added yet another accolade to his remarkable career by winning the silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar Secure Bronze in Mixed Team Compound Archery at Paralympics 2024
Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar Secure Bronze in Mixed Team Compound Archery at Paralympics 2024: Indian duo of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar claimed the bronze medal in the mixed team compound archery competition at the Paralympics 2024 on September 2nd. Their victory was secured with a nail-biting 156-155 win over Italy’s Eleonora Sarti and […]
Philips Appoints Bharath Sesha as New Managing Director for India
Philips Appoints Bharath Sesha as New Managing Director for India: Dutch multinational conglomerate Philips has appointed Bharath Sesha as the Managing Director for India, effective September 1. Sesha will lead the company’s growth strategy in India, focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and driving operational excellence, particularly in the healthcare sector.
