In a significant political shift, Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate, Muhammad Yunus, was sworn in on Thursday as the head of an interim government following the end of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule, which was brought down by student-led protests. At 84 years old, Yunus assumed the role of chief advisor, a position…
Month: August 2024
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Quality Control Orders to Safeguard Domestic Footwear Industry and Boost Exports: Shri Piyush Goyal
The enforcement of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) is set to block the influx of low-quality, inexpensive leather products into India, offering a lifeline to the domestic footwear industry facing unfair competition. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, emphasized this during the inauguration of the 8th India International…
International
Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Southern Coast, Trigger Tsunami Advisory
Two powerful earthquakes struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, causing widespread concern and prompting a tsunami advisory. The first quake, measured at a 6.9 magnitude, was quickly followed by a stronger 7.1-magnitude tremor, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the…
Business and Economy
How Reliance Jio Transformed India from Data Desert to Data Powerhouse: Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Jio’s Impact: Transforming India from ‘Data Dark’ to ‘Data Rich’, Says Mukesh Ambani Reliance Jio has revolutionized India’s digital landscape, turning a ‘Data Dark India’ into a ‘Data Rich nation’ by providing affordable, high-speed 4G connectivity to millions of homes, according to Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of…
Health
WHO Convenes Emergency Meeting to Address Mpox Outbreak
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called an emergency meeting of international experts to address the growing concerns over the spread of the Mpox virus. As Mpox cases rise outside the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tedros announced that the WHO emergency committee would convene “as soon as…
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Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, former West Bengal CM Is No More
Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, former Chief Minister of West Bengal passed away at 8:20 am on Thursday at his residence on Palm Avenue in Kolkata. He was 80 years old and had been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for several years. He is survived by his wife Mira and daughter Suchetana. Bhattacharya…
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Government to Amend Waqf Act to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
The government plans to introduce a bill to amend the Waqf Act, of 1995, aiming to curb the unchecked powers of Waqf Boards, which were further expanded by a 2013 amendment. This move seeks to bring transparency and accountability to the regulation and monitoring of over 8.7 lakh properties under…
International
The Uncertain Future for Bangladesh After Hasina’s Downfall
The recent replacement of Bangladesh’s long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus might seem like a positive change for a country edging towards authoritarianism. Hasina’s rule had become increasingly paranoid, even persecuting Yunus, celebrated globally for his contributions to rural development. While her departure was arguably overdue,…
Sports
Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement Following Olympic Disappointment: I Have No Strength
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement on Thursday, following her disqualification from the gold medal bout in the 50 kg women’s category at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 29-year-old wrestler, the first Indian female to reach an Olympic final, was one match away from a historic gold after delivering stunning…
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Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey Leads Executive Search Firms Roundtable at IICA
On 2nd August 2024, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) hosted a private roundtable consultation with leading executive search firms at its Gurugram campus. This event featured over 20 managing, equity, and senior partners from some of India’s top executive search firms, aiming to collaboratively enhance board compositions in…