Aditya Birla Capital, the financial services arm of Aditya Birla Group, has exited the insurance broking business. The company has sold its entire stake in Aditya Birla Insurance Brokers Limited (ABIBL) to Edelweiss Insurance Brokers Limited (EIBL), a subsidiary of Edelweiss Financial Services. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals. ABIBL is a leading insurance…
World Bank warns of a “Lost Decade” for the Global Economy The World Bank has issued a warning that the global economy is at risk of experiencing a “lost decade” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the World Bank, the pandemic has caused a severe and widespread economic contraction, which has led to significant…
Hopi Sacred Site : Environmental stewards of sacred Hopi site in Arizona awarded ICOMOS Water and Heritage Shield The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has awarded its Water and Heritage Shield to the environmental stewards of a sacred Hopi site in Arizona. The award recognizes the efforts of these stewards in protecting and…
India economic growth forecast FY24 : S&P keeps India’s economic growth forecast unchanged at 6% in FY24 Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has maintained its economic growth forecast for India at 6% for the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24). The agency’s projection is in line with the Indian government’s estimate of 6-7% growth in the…
Archana Suseendran beats Hima Das in 100m to claim sprint double in Indian GP2 Thiruvananthapuram, March 27: Tamil Nadu’s Archana Suseendran defeated national record holder Hima Das in the women’s 100m final to claim the sprint double at the Indian Grand Prix 2 held at the National Institute of Physical Education in Patiala. Suseendran clocked…
M.T. Vasudevan Nair Awarded Kerala’s Highest Civilian Honour Renowned Malayalam writer and filmmaker M.T. Vasudevan Nair has been awarded Kerala’s highest civilian honour, the “Jeevan Raksha Padak.” The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to society and worked towards the betterment of their community. Nair, who is now 87 years old,…
ISRO launches Oneweb India 2 mission : ISRO Launches LVM3-M3 OneWeb India 2 Mission in Sriharikota The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the LVM3-M3 OneWeb India 2 mission on March 27th, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission marks a significant milestone in India’s space program, as it is…
Shri Bhupender Yadav Launches Aravalli Green Wall Project to Combat Climate Change The Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, launched the Aravalli Green Wall project on March 27th, 2023, with the aim of combating climate change in India. The project will involve planting trees along a 1,300-kilometer stretch of the Aravalli…
PM Modi Launched “Call Before You Dig” App On March 27th, 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the “Call Before You Dig” app, aimed at preventing damage to underground utility services during excavation work. The app was launched during a virtual event that was attended by representatives from various ministries, state governments, and other stakeholders….
World Theatre Day 2023: Celebrating the Art of Live Performance The world celebrates Theatre Day every year on March 27th to recognize the significance of theatre as an art form. It’s a day to celebrate the beauty and richness of live performance and to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the people involved in…
