Vedanta Ltd: First Interim Dividend and Stake Sale in Hindustan Zinc

Vedanta Ltd: First Interim Dividend and Stake Sale in Hindustan Zinc

Vedanta Ltd announced the sale of a 1.6% stake in Hindustan Zinc for Rs 3,028 crore on June 18. Along with this stake sale, the company also declared its first interim dividend of Rs 7 per share for the financial year 2025-26. Details of the Stake Sale and Dividend Declaration Impact on Stock Prices Key … Read more

Nitin Gadkari Announces FASTag Annual Pass at Rs 3,000 for ‘Hassle-Free Highway Travel’

Nitin Gadkari Announces FASTag Annual Pass at Rs 3,000 for ‘Hassle-Free Highway Travel’

Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari introduced a new FASTag-based annual pass priced at Rs 3,000 to facilitate hassle-free highway travel for non-commercial private vehicles. Overview of FASTag Annual Pass Announcement Key Features of FASTag Annual Pass Activation and Renewal Process Gadkari mentioned that a dedicated link for activation and renewal of the … Read more

India’s ICAR-NIHSAD Recognized as Category A Rinderpest Facility by WOAH-FAO

India's ICAR-NIHSAD Recognized as Category A Rinderpest Facility by WOAH-FAO

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-based Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD) achieved Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility (RHF) status from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Recognition at WOAH General Session Key Points Other Category A RHFs About Rinderpest Virus … Read more

Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as India Head to Lead Business Expansion

Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as India Head to Lead Business Expansion

Meta has announced the appointment of Arun Srinivas as its new Managing Director and Head of India, effective July 1, 2025. Srinivas, who currently leads Meta’s ads business in India, will now be responsible for driving the company’s overall strategy, innovation, and revenue growth in one of its key global markets. His promotion follows the … Read more

Aliawati Longkumer Reappoints Ambassador to North Korea After Four Years

Aliawati Longkumer Reappoints Ambassador to North Korea After Four Years

India has appointed Aliawati Longkumer, a 2008-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, as the new ambassador to North Korea, marking a significant move to restore diplomatic representation in Pyongyang after a four-year hiatus. Why is this Appointment Significant? Key Details About the New Ambassador India’s Embassy Reopening in Pyongyang Previous Ambassador and Diplomatic Background India’s Engagements … Read more

Lt Commander Yashasvi Solankee: First Woman ADC to President of India

Lt Commander Yashasvi Solankee: First Woman ADC to President of India

In a groundbreaking moment for gender equality in the armed forces, Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solankee, aged 27, has made history by becoming the first woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Her selection in April 2025 and subsequent assumption of duties on May 9, 2025, signify a significant step towards inclusivity and … Read more

Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025: Key Highlights and Objectives

Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025: Key Highlights and Objectives

The Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025 kicked off on June 16 in Bonn, Germany, with a gathering of over 5,000 government delegates, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and civil society actors. This event, held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), plays a vital role in shaping the global climate agenda. What is the … Read more

Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative: Strengthening Grassroots Governance

Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative: Strengthening Grassroots Governance

The ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative, launched on Good Governance Day in commemoration of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is a transformative program aimed at empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). By leveraging advanced tools and capacity-building strategies, the initiative seeks to enhance governance at the grassroots level, enabling rural development … Read more

China’s Plan to Build World’s Largest Dam on Brahmaputra River near India Border

China's Plan to Build World's Largest Dam on Brahmaputra River near India Border

China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on Brahmaputra River near the Indian border. This project, costing USD 137 billion, has raised concerns in riparian states like India and Bangladesh. Key Highlights: Project Details: The dam will be constructed at a strategic location where the Brahmaputra River flows into Arunachal Pradesh and … Read more

Arunish Chawla Appointed as New Revenue Secretary

Arunish Chawla Appointed as New Revenue Secretary

The government has appointed Arunish Chawla as the new Revenue Secretary, succeeding Sanjay Malhotra, who recently became the RBI Governor. Key Highlights: Background and Career Path: Arunish Chawla, a seasoned bureaucrat, has an impressive background in economics and public service. Let’s dive deeper into his career: PhD Holder and International Experience: Previous Roles and Responsibilities: … Read more

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