Shekar Rao Appointed as interim MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank The board of directors of Karnataka Bank has appointed P. Shekar Rao as the interim Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank. The appointment is effective from May 1, 2023, until the next regular MD and CEO is appointed. Why…
Syria Narco State Terrorism | Becomes World’s Largest Narco-State Syria, which is already grappling with the ongoing civil war, has now become the world’s largest narco-state, according to a report by the United Nations (UN). The report has revealed that Syria is exporting over 90% of the world’s illicit drugs, including amphetamines. The ongoing conflict…
India Bangladesh Visa | India Opens its 16th Visa Application Center in Kushtia India has opened its 16th visa application center in Bangladesh at Kushtia. The visa application center will provide Indian visa-related services to the people of Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Chuadanga, Magura, Meherpur, and Narail districts. The new center was inaugurated by India’s High Commissioner…
Raj Subramaniam was Honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman The Indian-American business executive, Raj Subramaniam, has been honoured with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award. The award was presented to him by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, during the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention held in New Delhi. The event was organized by…
World Hemophilia Day 2023 Observed on 17th April World Hemophilia Day is observed on the 17th of April every year to raise awareness about hemophilia, a bleeding disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot. It is also a day to support those who have this condition and to remember those who have passed away…
International Aviation Safety Assessment | India Retains Top Status in International Flight Safety Standards India has retained its Category 1 status in the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program conducted by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The program assesses the civil aviation authorities of different countries based on their ability to adhere to international…
S. Jaishankar Inaugurates Buzi Bridge Mozambique India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, inaugurated the Buzi Bridge in Mozambique on April 27, 2023. The Buzi Bridge is a 270-meter-long suspension bridge that spans the Buzi River in the Sofala province of Mozambique. The bridge has been built with Indian assistance under the Line of Credit (LoC)…
Bihu Dance Performance in Guwahati Creates Guinness World Record A group of over 5,000 people came together to perform Bihu, a traditional dance of Assam and set a new Guinness World Record in Guwahati. The record-breaking performance took place at the Sonaram High School ground in Bharalumukh, Guwahati. The event was organized by the Bihu…
Nepal Becomes Founding Member of International Big Cats Alliance Nepal, one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, has become a founding member of the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA). The aim of the alliance is to conserve the world’s wild big cats, which include tigers, lions, leopards, and jaguars. The initiative was…
Dutch Chess Player Anish Giri Wins Tata Steel Masters 2023 Tournament Anish Giri, a Dutch grandmaster, won the Tata Steel Masters 2023 chess tournament, which was held in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. Giri secured the win with a total score of 8.5 out of 13 games played, winning five games and drawing eight. He…
