G7 Summit: PM Modi Heads To Italy, Potential Bilateral Meet With Meloni

June 12, 2024

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for Italy to attend the 50th G7 Summit. During his trip, Modi is anticipated to have a bilateral meeting with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. This will mark his first international journey since beginning his third consecutive term in office. Foreign Secretary...

IRDAI Simplifies Policy Details With New ‘Customer Information Sheet’

June 12, 2024

To streamline and simplify the insurance landscape, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has implemented substantial reforms across motor, health, and home insurance segments. These reforms are aimed at enhancing transparency, accessibility, and efficiency within the insurance sector, ultimately benefiting consumers and insurers alike. The latest series...

Bengaluru Municipal Workers To Receive ‘Parivar Card’ For Their Health & Well-Being

June 12, 2024

Neuberg Diagnostics, a leading healthcare provider, has introduced the 'Parivar Card,' a comprehensive healthcare program tailored specifically for the dedicated workers of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in Bengaluru. The "Parivar Card" is designed to improve the health and well-being of municipal workers at Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in...

India’s Upcoming Satellite-Based Toll System: How It Differs From FASTag

June 12, 2024

To enhance the tolling experience and streamline toll operations, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a call for global Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from pioneering companies to design and implement a cutting-edge GNSS-based electronic toll collection (ETC) system across India, as per the Ministry of Road Transport...

Aussie Fisherman Catches Mystery Creature, Confirmed As Sea Pen

June 12, 2024

The image of a strange-looking creature caught by an Australian fisherman has been rapidly circulating across the internet, sparking curiosity and wonder among viewers. The fisherman discovered an unusual, unidentified creature while fishing in Western Port, located in southern Victoria. He posted a picture of the beast on a Facebook...

Genetic Disorder Causes Girls To Become Boys At Puberty: Dominican Village

June 12, 2024

La Salinas, a small village in the Dominican Republic, is home to a rare phenomenon where girls develop male genitalia either after puberty or by the age of 12, along with deeper voices and increased body hair growth, resembling males. Guevedoces are males who appear like girls at birth but...

Rupee Hits Record Low As Asian Currencies Fall

June 11, 2024

The Indian rupee declined marginally to close at a record low, influenced by the weakness of other Asian currencies, despite sporadic dollar-selling interventions by the central bank towards the end of trading. According to traders, these dollar sales did manage to prevent more significant losses. The rupee ended at 83.5650...

Sultan of Oman Congratulates PM Modi On His Third Term Win

June 11, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a congratulatory phone call today from His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, the esteemed Sultan of Oman. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to Narendra Modi on his reappointment as the Prime Minister for a third consecutive term, following the recently concluded general elections, showcasing a...

UGC Permits Biannual Admissions For Indian Universities, Like Foreign Institutions

June 11, 2024

UGC Chief Jagadesh Kumar confirmed that Indian Universities and Higher Education Institutions will now have the opportunity to conduct admissions twice a year, following the model of foreign universities. This decision has been approved by the University Grants Commission. The 2024-25 academic session will feature two admission cycles, scheduled for...

NEET 2024: SC Seeks NTA’s Response On Fresh NEET-UG Plea

June 11, 2024

The Supreme Court has asked for the National Testing Agency's feedback on a request for a new administration of the NEET-UG medical entrance exam in 2024, citing concerns about a purported question paper leak and other misconduct. A vacation bench consisting of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah declined...