Hong Kong Convention (HKC): The Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships came into force on June 26, 2025.The HKC is a global treaty developed under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to regulate the safe and environmentally sound recycling of end-of-life ships.Objective is to Minimize health hazards to […]
Day: June 30, 2025
National Turmeric Board Inaugurated in Telangana
National Turmeric Board Inaugurated in Telangana: The Union Home Minister inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana, fulfilling a 40-year-old demand of turmeric farmers.A specialized statutory body set up by the Government of India to promote, regulate, and support the turmeric sector, from production to export. Headquarters: Nizamabad, Telangana – a […]
Ravi Agrawal’s Tenure as CBDT Chairman Extended Till June 2026
Ravi Agrawal’s Tenure as CBDT Chairman Extended Till June 2026: The Government of India has extended the tenure of Ravi Agrawal as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) till June 2026. This reappointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), ensures leadership continuity in India’s apex direct tax policy-making […]
ESIC Relaunches SPREE & Introduces Amnesty Scheme 2025
ESIC Relaunches SPREE & Introduces Amnesty Scheme 2025: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced the relaunch of the SPREE scheme (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees) from July 1 to December 31, 2025. Simultaneously, it has introduced the Amnesty Scheme – 2025, a one-time dispute resolution window running from October 1, 2025, to […]
Post Offices to Accept UPI Payments Nationwide by August 2025
Post Offices to Accept UPI Payments Nationwide by August 2025: The Department of Posts has announced that all post offices in India will start accepting digital payments at their counters by August 2025. This transformation is enabled by a robust IT infrastructure upgrade known as IT 2.0, which introduces dynamic QR code-based payment integration with […]
RBI Tightens AePS Rules to Combat Fraud From January 2026
RBI Tightens AePS Rules to Combat Fraud From January 2026: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a set of stringent new guidelines aimed at strengthening the operational framework of AePS touchpoints. Effective from January 1, 2026, the revised norms require stricter KYC, activity monitoring, and a ‘one operator-one acquiring bank’ rule for touchpoint […]
India has been declared free of Trachoma
India has been declared free of Trachoma: In the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, the Prime Minister of India said that India has been declared free of Trachoma It is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis which affects the eyes. It is contagious; spreading through contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat […]
India’s External Debt Rises 10% to $736.3 Billion: RBI Data
India’s External Debt Rises 10% to $736.3 Billion: RBI Data: India’s external debt surged by 10% to reach $736.3 billion at the end of March 2025, up from $668.8 billion a year earlier, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This increase has also pushed the external debt-to-GDP ratio […]
Radhanath Swami Honoured by New York City for Spiritual and Community Leadership
Radhanath Swami Honoured by New York City for Spiritual and Community Leadership: Radhanath Swami, a globally respected spiritual teacher and senior monk of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), was conferred with a New York City honour at a special interfaith event hosted at the Bhakti Centre. The recognition, presented by NYC officials, celebrates […]
India and South Africa signed two agreements on submarine cooperation
India and South Africa signed two agreements on submarine cooperation: India and South Africa signed two agreements on submarine cooperation during the 9th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting held in Johannesburg.These are bilateral institutional mechanisms established under the 2000 MoU on Defence Cooperation to strengthen defence ties.Relations are rooted in a shared anti-colonial struggle, with […]
