National
India ranks 39th in Asia Pacific on fixed broadband: UNESCAP Report
India ranks a low 39th in terms of fixed broadband adoption in the list of 53 Asia Pacific countries................Read More
BRICS women Parliamentarian’s forum begins in Jaipur
The meeting of BRICS women parliamentarian’s forum has begun in Jaipur, Rajasthan. BRICS is the grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.................Read More
International
China opens world’s longest and highest glass bridge
The world’s highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge was opened to visitors in central China.................Read More
Chinese scientists discover XMU-MP-1 molecule to repair organs
Chinese scientists have discovered a small molecule (new drug) named XMU-MP-1 that can regenerate tissue. It has potential to eliminate transplants of some organs.................Read More
Myanmar to support China’s OBOR, BCIM initiatives
Myanmar has officially announced to support for China’s ambitious One Belt and One Road (OBOR) connectivity initiative along the ancient Silk Road.................Read More
OIC expresses concern over Kashmir violence
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has voiced its concern over alleged excesses of the Indian military and the paramilitary forces in Kashmir.................Read More
Science and Technology
Gymnothorax indicus, new species of eel found in Bay of Bengal
Scientists from have discovered Gymnothorax indicus (proposed name Indian unpatterened moray), a new species of eel (a snake-like fish) in the northern Bay of Bengal region along the West Bengal coast.................Read More
Intel unveils Project Alloy device creating merged reality
Tech giant Intel has unveiled Project Alloy, a device that creates merged reality.................Read More
New Appointments
Dr. Najma Heptulla sworn-in as 18th Governor of Manipur
Dr. Najma Heptulla was sworn-in as the 18th Governor of Manipur. She replaced Shanmuganathan who was holding the dual charge of Governor of Meghalaya and Manipur.................Read More
Urjit Patel appointed as 24th Governor of RBI
Union Government has appointed Urjit Patel (52) as new Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He will be 24th Governor of RBI He will have tenure of three years and shall succeed Raghuram Rajan.................Read More
Sports
Usain Bolt becomes first athlete to win 9 gold medals in sprinting events of Olympics
Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt created an unprecedented record of a triple treble (first athlete to win 9 gold medals in sprinting events of Olympics) by winning third Gold medal in Rio Olympics 2016.................Read More
Awards
Actor Kamal Haasan selected for France’s Chevalier de L’Ordre Arts et Lettres
Prominent film actor Kamal Haasan (61) has been selected by France for its prestigious Chevalier de L’Ordre Arts et Lettres.................Read More
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