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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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