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Dr. Kamal Bawa, a noted, Indian born, conservation biologist and President of the Bengaluru-based Ashoka Trust for Research and Ecology and Environment (ATREE) was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Election to the 170-year-old Academy is a recognition of the significant contributions to science by its members. Dr. Kamal Bawa is also an […]
Dr Kamal Bawa Elected to US’ National Academy of Sciences Read More »
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the country’s first 5G testbed to enable startups and industry players to test and validate their products locally and reduce dependence on foreign facilities. The testbed has been set up at a cost of around Rs 220 crore. The Prime Minister said the 5G testbed is a significant step toward
PM Modi unveils India’s first 5G test bed, estimated to be worth Rs 220 crore Read More »
Billionaire Gautam Adani on Sunday won the race to acquire Swiss cement major Holcim’s stake in Ambuja Cements and its subsidiary ACC for $10.5 bn (around Rs 81,361 crore), including the open offers. The value for the Holcim stake and open offer consideration makes this the largest ever acquisition by Adani and India’s largest-ever Mergers and
Adani Group to buy Ambuja Cements, ACC for $10.5 bn Read More »
According to the report released by Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA), India has surpassed Germany to become 4th largest vehicle market in the world. The 1st was occupied by China, followed by the US and Japan. According to the latest numbers sourced from OICA, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles – the international trade association formed of 39 national
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The World Bank has approved USD 350 million as financial aid for the Systems Reform Endeavors for Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat -SRESTHA-G project. The project will include transforming key health delivery systems in the state. Focus area: Improve the quality, equity, and comprehensiveness of primary healthcare, services for adolescent girls and the capacity of disease surveillance systems. Gujarat Governor: Acharya Devvrat; CM:
World bank sanctions USD 350 billion to Gujarat’ SRESTHA-G project Read More »
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has enhanced the net worth criteria and track record requirements with an aim to strengthen the regulatory framework for collective investment schemes. The SEBI has mandated a minimum of 20 investors and a subscription amount of at least Rs 20 crore for each Collective Investment Scheme (CIS). SEBI has put a cap on cross-shareholding in
Sebi notifies rules to strengthen the regulatory framework for CIS Read More »
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC “e&” (Etisalat Group) has acquired approximately 2,766 million shares in Vodafone Group Plc aggregating to $4.4 billion. The shares represent 9.8% of Vodafone’s issued share capital. The transaction is in process with e&’s ambition to be a global player in telecom and technology. Vodafone Headquarters: Berkshire, United Kingdom; Chairman: Jean-Françols van Boxmeer.
Emirates Telecom buys 9.8% stake in Vodafone for $4.4 billion Read More »
World AIDS Vaccine Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness about the importance of HIV vaccinations in preventing HIV infection and AIDS. It is observed on May 18 each year and is also known as the HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. The observance of this day is led by the National Institutes of Health(NIH) –
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Naveen Srivastava, presently working as an additional secretary in the external affairs ministry has been appointed as the next ambassador to Nepal. He succeeded Vinay Kwatra, who has recently become the foreign secretary. He has played a key role in diplomatic and military talks with China to tackle the military standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). During the recent visit
Naveen Srivastava appointed as new ambassador to Nepal Read More »
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Public sector banks have reported over a 51% dip in the amount involved in frauds to Rs 40,295.25 crore during the financial year ended March 2022. The 12 PSBs had reported frauds worth Rs 81,921.54 crore in the preceding fiscal 2020-21. But, the number of fraud cases has fallen slightly as
