Naveen Jindal, the Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of Texas at Dallas for his contribution to philanthropy, education, and business. The award was presented to him during the university’s annual gala event held in Dallas, Texas. Jindal is an alumnus of…
International Day of Zero Waste 2023: Understanding the Importance of Sustainable Waste Management On 30th March 2023, the world observed International Day of Zero Waste, which highlights the significance of sustainable waste management. This day aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of uncontrolled waste generation on the environment, public health, and the economy,…
Government of India Launched National Rabies Control Program (NRCP) for Prevention and Control of Rabies The Indian government has launched a new program aimed at preventing and controlling rabies in the country. The National Rabies Control Program (NRCP) will be implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the Ministry of…
Saudi Arabia Becomes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner Saudi Arabia has become the latest country to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a dialogue partner at the organization’s 18th summit held in Qingdao, China. The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and military organization which was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by the leaders…
NGO from Assam honoured with Children’s Champion Award The Centre for Child Rights (CCR), a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Assam, has been honored with the prestigious ‘Children’s Champion Award’ by the Global March Against Child Labour (GMACL) for its outstanding contribution to the welfare and protection of children. The award ceremony was held virtually…
Axis Bank Launches MicroPay Based on PIN on Mobile Technology for Digital Payments Axis Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, has launched a new digital payment service called MicroPay. The new payment service is based on PIN on Mobile technology, which allows customers to make secure payments without the need for a physical…
Kashmir’s Aliya Mir honoured with Wildlife Conservation Award 2023 Aliya Mir, a wildlife conservationist from Kashmir, has been honoured with the prestigious Wildlife Conservation Award 2023 for her efforts towards the conservation of the Himalayan brown bear. The award was presented to her during the Wildlife Conservation Day event held in New Delhi on 2nd…
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…
