Fighting Emergency to Championing Mandal: Sharad Yadav Passes Away Sharad Yadav, a veteran socialist leader, and former Union minister passed away on March 22, 2022, at the age of 75 in New Delhi. Yadav was known for his strong stand on social justice and was instrumental in the implementation of the Mandal Commission report, which…
Alibaba Sells Stake in Paytm Worth $125 Million Alibaba Sells Stake in Paytm | Alibaba, the Chinese multinational conglomerate, has sold its stake in Indian digital payment company, Paytm, worth $125 million through a block deal. This sale comes as a surprise, given that Alibaba has been a long-term investor in Paytm, having first invested…
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board Signs MOUs with GOPIO Chapters of Eight Countries Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) chapters of eight countries. These countries include the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mauritius, South Africa, Trinidad, and Tobago, Guyana, and Fiji….
Brazil Appoints Sonia Guajajara as First Minister of the Ministry of Indigenous People Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has appointed Sonia Guajajara as the first Minister of the newly formed Ministry of Indigenous People. This comes after Bolsonaro abolished the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs in 2019, sparking widespread protests from Indigenous communities and environmentalists. Sonia Guajajara,…
National Youth Day: Celebrating the Spirit of Youth Every year on January 12th, India celebrates National Youth Day to commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, one of the most prominent spiritual leaders of India. This day is dedicated to the youth of the country, who are considered to be the future of the nation. The…
France Captain Hugo Lloris Retirement Announces from International Football France Captain Hugo Lloris, the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, has announced his retirement from international football. He revealed the decision ahead of his team’s final match in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Lloris played 126 games for France and won the FIFA World Cup in 2018….
NASA Chief Technologist | NASA Named Indian-American Space Expert AC Charania as Chief Technologist NASA, the US space agency, has recently named Indian-American space expert, AC Charania, as its new Chief Technologist. Charania, who holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering, has previously worked on several high-profile space missions, including the Mars Science Laboratory and Mars…
Cultural Diversity India | Tribal Dance Festival & Military Tattoo to be Held in New Delhi The Ministry of Culture has announced that it will be organizing a Tribal Dance Festival and Military Tattoo in New Delhi. The event is scheduled to take place from 16th to 18th April 2023 and is expected to attract…
India and Japan Joint Military Exercise | India and Japan to Conduct Joint Exercise to Strengthen Cooperation in Air Defence India and Japan are set to conduct a joint military exercise to strengthen their cooperation in air defence. The exercise, named ‘Shinyuu Maitri’, will be held in Japan in the coming days. The move comes…
Digital India Awards 2022: e-NAM Wins Platinum Award The e-National Agricultural Market (e-NAM) has been awarded the Platinum Award at the Digital India Awards 2022, which was presented during a virtual ceremony. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organized the awards to recognize outstanding initiatives in the field of e-governance. The e-NAM platform…
