India Hosts 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session Overview of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session India has had the honor of hosting the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, marking a significant milestone in the country’s engagement with global heritage conservation. This event, held in New Delhi, gathered representatives from UNESCO member…
Ravi Agrawal Appointed as CBDT Chief, Succeeds Nitin Gupta New Appointment in CBDT The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced the appointment of Ravi Agrawal as its new chairman. Agrawal, a 1988-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, will succeed Nitin Gupta, who completed his term on June 30, 2024. Career and Experience Ravi…
Virat Kohli Announces Retirement from T20 Cricket Virat Kohli, the stalwart of Indian cricket, has recently made headlines with his decision to retire from T20 international cricket. This announcement marks a significant moment in the career of one of the modern era’s most iconic batsmen. Kohli, known for his consistency and aggressive batting style, has…
Rohit Sharma Joins Virat Kohli in T20I Retirement After World Cup Triumph Rohit Sharma’s Decision to Retire In a surprising turn of events, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from T20 International (T20I) cricket. This decision comes on the heels of India’s spectacular triumph in the T20 World Cup, where Sharma played…
India Contributes USD 1.169 Million to Promote Hindi at the UN Introduction India has taken a significant step to promote the Hindi language on a global stage by contributing USD 1.169 million to the United Nations. This contribution aims to continue the promotion of Hindi within the UN system, emphasizing the importance of linguistic diversity…
David Warner Retires from International Cricket David Warner, the explosive opener and a stalwart of Australian cricket, has announced his retirement from international cricket, marking the end of an illustrious career that spanned over a decade. The left-handed batsman, known for his aggressive batting style and formidable presence at the crease, made this decision following…
ICICI Bank’s Market Cap Tops $100 Billion, Becomes Only Sixth Indian Company to Hit Milestone ICICI Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, has achieved a significant milestone as its market capitalization crossed the $100 billion mark. This achievement makes ICICI Bank only the sixth Indian company to reach this valuation milestone, underscoring its…
Tajikistan Government Bans Hijab and Other Alien Garments In a significant move, the government of Tajikistan has recently implemented a ban on the wearing of hijabs and other “alien” garments in educational and public institutions across the country. This decision, announced by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Culture, has sparked debates and reactions…
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Malawi’s Vice President and Others Malawi was plunged into mourning as a tragic plane crash claimed the lives of several prominent figures, including the Vice President. The incident, which occurred on [date], has sent shockwaves across the nation and beyond. Amidst tears and condolences, investigations are underway to determine…
PNB Expanding Global Presence with Dubai Representative Office Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has taken a significant step towards expanding its global footprint by establishing a representative office in Dubai. This strategic move aims to enhance PNB’s international presence, cater to the growing banking needs of the Indian diaspora…
