World Health Organisation

Norway pledges over $90 million to WHO

The Norwegian government announced a major financial commitment to the World Health Organization (WHO), pledging 1 billion Norwegian kroner ($93 million) over the next four years (2025-2028). Oct 15, 2024
Shaktikanta Das  25th governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI Increases Limits for UPI 123Pay and UPI Lite Transactions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the pre-transaction limits for UPI 123Pay and UPI Lite payment mechanisms. Users can now conduct low-value UPI transactions of up to Rs 1,000 without entering the PIN, up from the previous limit of Rs 500. Oct 9, 2024
Abdullah family

NC's Victory Sparks Discourse on Delhi-J&K Relations

Farooq Abdullah's National Conference (NC) has emerged as the largest party in J&K's 2024 Assembly polls.The NC's historical ties with the BJP could position Farooq as a bridge between Delhi and J&K. The NC is set to form an alliance government with Congress, marking a critical juncture in J&K's political dynamics. Oct 8, 2024
Azharuddin appears before ED in HCA case

Azharuddin appears before ED in HCA investigation

Cricketer-turned-politician Mohammed Azharuddin appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here on Tuesday in an alleged money laundering case linked to the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). Oct 8, 2024
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

AI's Impact Comparable to Nuclear Weapons: India's EAM

India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, compared the potential dangers of AI to those of nuclear weapons. He highlighted the significance of demographics and connectivity as factors that will change the global order. Oct 6, 2024
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 on Monday

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 on Monday

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate DefConnect 4.0, a significant step towards advancing indigenous innovation and celebrating the growing defence ecosystem of the country, in New Delhi on Monday. Oct 6, 2024