Gaza Hunger Crisis: The Gaza hunger crisis has escalated, with over 2 million people now food insecure and dozens dying from starvation, as confirmed by Palestinian and UN agencies. WHO has called this a “man-made mass starvation”, exacerbated by aid blockades and attacks near food distribution points. It Is asevere man-made hunger crisis unfolding in […]
Tag: 24th Jul 2025
Fino Payments Bank Launches “GATI” Savings Account
Fino Payments Bank Launches “GATI” Savings Account: Fino Payments Bank has launched a new digital savings account named “GATI” a term meaning “speed” in several Indian languages with the aim to deepen UPI transaction penetration in rural and semi-urban areas of West Bengal. By offering an affordable, zero-balance account with instant transaction capability, Fino seeks […]
Launch of Samudra Prachet
Launch of Samudra Prachet: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched ‘Samudra Prachet’, the final of two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), on July 23, 2025, at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL). This vessel will play a crucial role in enhancing India’s oil spill response capabilities within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), supporting the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat […]
RBI’s approval for Warburg Pincus to invest in IDFC First Bank
RBI’s approval for Warburg Pincus to invest in IDFC First Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval to Warburg Pincus, a prominent global private equity firm, to acquire up to 9.99% stake in IDFC First Bank. The ₹4,876 crore investment is expected to enhance the bank’s capital base and support its growth […]
SBI Adjudged World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025 by Global Finance Magazine
SBI Adjudged World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025 by Global Finance Magazine: The State Bank of India (SBI) has been named the World’s Best Consumer Bank for 2025 by the reputed Global Finance magazine, recognizing the bank’s customer-centric innovations and strong digital presence. This global recognition reinforces SBI’s commitment to inclusive and modern banking.SBI, India’s largest […]
