The George Institute for Global Health has revealed that following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines for sodium content in packaged foods in India, could prevent 3,00,000 deaths and 2.4 million cases of heart disease, strokes and kidney disease in Read More …
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India Joins ARIN-AP Steering Committee
India has been included in the Steering Committee of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP). India will be represented by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). About CARIN
Brazil becomes 2nd BRICS country after India not to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Brazil has decided against joining China’s multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) becoming the second country after India in the BRICS bloc not to endorse the mega project. Key points
Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India Framework (DiGi Framework)
The United States, Japan and South Korea on October 25, 2024 announced the launch of Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India Framework (DiGi Framework).
Rule of Law Index 2024
India ranked 79 out of 142 countries in the Rule of Law Index 2024, released by the World Justice Project (WJP). WJP is a Washington D.C.-based think tank.
7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (7th IGC)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the seventh round of India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (7th IGC) on 25 October 2024 in New Delhi.
SIMBEX 2024
The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is being held from 23 to 29 Oct 2024, in the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam.
Tugunbulak and Tashbulak: Two lost medieval Silk Road cities discovered in Uzbekistan
Archaeologists have found the remains of two medieval cities along the ancient silk route in the mountains of eastern Uzbekistan.
WHO certifies Egypt as malaria-free
The World Health Organization (WHO) on October 20 certified Egypt as malaria-free.
16th BRICS Summit 2024
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 16th BRICS Summit held under Russia’s Chairship, in Kazan on 23 October 2024. About BRICS
Dera Baba Nanak – Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor
India and Pakistan on 22 October agreed to renew their agreement to operate the Kartarpur Corridor to facilitate pilgrims from India to visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara for another five years. About Dera Baba Nanak – Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor
Naseem-Al-Bahr 2024
INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb off Goa from 13 to 18 October 24.
Musaned-Saudi Arabia’s new labour rules digital platform
Saudi Arabia is getting ready to ensure a more secure working condition for foreign workers, including those from India.
ESA launches its Moonlight Lunar Programme
The European Space Agency (ESA) at the International Astronautical Congress, launched its Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) programme on October 15. Key points
149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla led a Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva which was held from 13th October to 17th October 2024.