Lightning strikes
At least 74 people have been killed in lightning strikes in the past 24 hours in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
India Australia 2+2 Dialogue
Addressing the media after the inaugural “2+2” Minister-level meeting held, India and Australia displayed a common approach to the Afghan crisis with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
Account Aggregator Network- a financial data-sharing system
India unveiled the Account Aggregator (AA) network, a financial data-sharing system that could revolutionize investing and credit, giving millions of consumers greater access
Zika Virus
With 28 Zika cases being reported from Thiruvananthapuram district, the Kerala Health Department has sent a State-wide alert to test all cases of fever with rashes for Zika virus (ZIKV) infection.
Digital Agriculture Mission
Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare signed 5 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with private companies for taking forward Digital Agriculture.
Bharat Net Project
In its preliminary finding, the CAG has said the Narendra Modi government’s BharatNet programme, which intends to connect six lakh villages with high-speed Internet, failed to take off due to financial irregularities.
46% Rise in Complaints Against Women
There was a 46 per cent rise in complaints of crimes against women in the first eight months of 2021 over the corresponding period of last year
Supreme Court Recommends 68 Names For 12 High Courts
The apex court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana has recommended 68 names in one stroke for elevation as judges of various High Courts.
NIPAH VIRUS
A health team from the Centre visited Kerala's Kozhikode district on Sunday, where a 12-year-old boy died after getting infected by the Nipah virus
Single Use Plastics
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Despite a ban being in force, single use plastics, particularly polythene carry bags, are back in use widely in Chennai.
