Thailand’s Youngest Prime Minister: Thailand’s Parliament on August 16, elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as their youngest Prime Minister, days after her father Thaksin Shinawatra was removed by a court order. On the campaign trail in rural Thailand last year, Paetongtarn Shinawatra reminded voters of her influential billionaire family’s legacy of populism in what was her electoral […]
Urban Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.6% in Q1 FY25
Urban Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.6% in Q1 FY25: India’s urban unemployment rate slightly decreased to 6.6% in Q1 FY25 from 6.7% in Q4 FY24, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
“Haryana, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir Election Dates Announced for 2024”
“Haryana, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir Election Dates Announced for 2024”: Assembly elections for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will be held from September 18 to October 1, the Election Commission announced on August 16. While polling in Jammu and Kashmir will be held across three phases, Haryana will have one phase.
First Case Of The mpox Clade I Variant
First Case Of The mpox Clade I Variant: Sweden has confirmed its first case of the mpox Clade I variant, marking the first occurrence of this more dangerous strain outside Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for enhanced surveillance, data sharing, and international cooperation to manage and control the outbreak
Germany Joins United Nations Command in South Korea as 18th Member State
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.
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 […]
