Menhirs: The Mudumal megalithic menhirs in Telangana’s Narayanpet district have been added to UNESCO’s tentative list for World Heritage Sites in 2025. A megalith is a large stone used in prehistoric structures, serving as either a burial site or a commemorative monument. Menhirs in Europe date back to 7,000 Before Present (BP), with the Grand […]
Day: March 20, 2025
BCCI Honors Team India with ₹58 Crore After ICC Champions Trophy Win
BCCI Honors Team India with ₹58 Crore After ICC Champions Trophy Win: The BCCI has announced a monetary reward of INR 58 crore for the Indian team following their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory. This financial acknowledgment is a tribute to the contributions of the players, coaching staff, support personnel, and selection committee.Under Captain Rohit […]
Deena Mehta Re-appointed as Independent Director of Fino Payments Bank
Deena Mehta Re-appointed as Independent Director of Fino Payments Bank: Fino Payments Bank (FPB) has re-appointed Deena Mehta as an Independent Director for a second term from March 19, 2025, to March 18, 2028. A highly experienced finance professional, Mehta has made significant contributions to the Indian capital markets and has been associated with key […]
Indranil Bhattacharyya Appointed as RBI’s Executive Director
Indranil Bhattacharyya Appointed as RBI’s Executive Director: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Indranil Bhattacharyya as Executive Director (ED), effective March 19, 2025. He will be responsible for overseeing the Department of Economic and Policy Research in his new role.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the appointment of Indranil Bhattacharyya as its […]
SEBI Partners with DigiLocker to Reduce Unclaimed Assets and Strengthen Investor Protection
SEBI Partners with DigiLocker to Reduce Unclaimed Assets and Strengthen Investor Protection: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has partnered with DigiLocker to streamline access to investors’ securities holdings and reduce unclaimed assets in the Indian securities market. This initiative enables investors to store and retrieve their demat holdings, mutual fund statements, and […]
Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2025
Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2025: The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu to honor outstanding contributions to Indian journalism. The awards recognize journalists who uphold the values of truth, integrity, and fearless reporting. In her speech, President Murmu highlighted the importance of journalism in sustaining democracy […]
India’s Net FDI Declines to $1.4 Billion in 2024-25
India’s Net FDI Declines to $1.4 Billion in 2024-25: India’s net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) witnessed a significant decline, dropping to $1.4 billion during April 2024–January 2025 from $11.5 billion in the same period a year ago. This decline was attributed to increased repatriation by investors and a rise in outward FDI by Indian firms. […]
Finland Tops the World Happiness Rankings for the Eighth Consecutive Year
Finland Tops the World Happiness Rankings for the Eighth Consecutive Year: Finland has once again secured its position as the world’s happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, according to the latest global happiness rankings. The study, conducted by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in collaboration with Gallup and the UN […]
