Moon surface

The announcement was made by Lin Xiqiang, Deputy Director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), as China is preparing to send a third set of astronauts to its space station on Tuesday

As space race intensifies, China plans to send astronauts to moon by 2030

Press Trust of India

Bangladesh should not bear the burden of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees alone while the agencies of the United Nations are facing challenges to feed them, an official of the United Nations said Monday.
Olivier De Schutter, a UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, made the statement after ending a 12-day trip to Bangladesh, where he visited camps sheltering the refugees from Myanmar. He said the response from the international community to support the refugees against the fund needed is grossly insufficient.
About USD 876 million are needed to support the community for a year, but only 17% of that has been pledged to date, he said, calling it scandalous at a news conference in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka.
Bangladesh should not be left to shoulder the burden of the presence of the refugees on its own. These (UN) agencies should be much better supported in their work, De Schutter said.
He said the World Food Program has been forced in May to reduce the value

Bangladesh should not bear the burden of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees alone while the agencies of the United Nations are facing challenges to feed them, an official of the United Nations said Monday.

Pledged fund to support Rohingya refugees is grossly insufficient: UN

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday reallocated the portfolios of two ministers and took over the department of indigenous and tribal faith and culture, except the directorates of library and museum and archaeology, an official notification said.
Jogen Mohan was given the ministry of mines and minerals along with his earlier portfolios of revenue and disaster management and hill areas development.
Nandita Gorlosa, who had earlier held the portfolios of mines and minerals and indigenous and tribal faith and culture will now be in charge of power, cooperation, sports and youth welfare department, the notification said.
She will also continue to hold charge of the directorate of archaeology which is under the indigenous and tribal faith and culture portfolio, it said.
The portfolios of the other members of Sarma's ministry remain unaltered, it added.
Besides Sarma, there are 15 members in the cabinet.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday reallocated the portfolios of two ministers and took over the department of indigenous and tribal faith and culture, except the directorates of library and museum and archaeology, an official notification said.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reallocates portfolios of two ministers

Paving the way for future creatives - AVGCI launches with a memorable studio tour

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 29: In an inspiring event that left students brimming with excitement, Mike, Founder and CEO of Rotomaker, launched the highly anticipated AVGCI (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics) Multimedia Training Institute during a captivating studio tour. The event served as a platform to showcase AVGCI's unique selling propositions, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping the future of the creative industry. 

ANI Press Release

Paisabazaar closes FY\'23 at an annualised loan disbursal rate of over Rs 15,000 crore

Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], May 29: Paisabazaar, part of the PB Fintech Group, today announced that it has reached an annualised loan disbursal rate of over Rs 15,000 crore in March 2023. Paisabazaar registered a 76% year-on-year growth in loan disbursals, disbursing Rs.11,619 crore in FY 2023. 

Paisabazaar closes FY'23 at an annualised loan disbursal rate of over Rs 15,000 crore

Celebrating Extraordinary Performance: Amigos 21st Century IAS Academy shines in UPSC 2022 Results

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 29: Amigos IAS 21st Century IAS Academy in Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad, is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its students in the UPSC 2022 examinations. As the No. 1 IAS Academy in the region, Amigos IAS formerly 21st Century IAS Academy has consistently produced outstanding results since its establishment in 2003. Led by the visionary guidance of Akella Raghavendra, an esteemed IAS Mentor and Trainer, the academy has become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring civil servants. The recent UPSC 2022 results further highlight the academy's commitment to excellence and its dedication to nurturing future leaders.

KCD Industries India Ltd\'s Rs. 48.85 crores Rights Issue to open on May 31st, 2023

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29: KCD Industries India Ltd - one of the leading and Infra-Construction Company for Residential, Commercial  &amp;  Institutional Buildings is scheduled to open its Rs. 48.85/- crore rights issue on May 31st 2023. The funds raised through the issue will be utilized to meet the working capital requirements to fund company's expansion plans and for general corporate purposes. Right issue are offered at a price of Rs. 18/- per share - 21% discount to share price of Rs. 22.83/- per share on 26th May on BSE. Rights Issue will close on 14th June 2023.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29: KCD Industries India Ltd - one of the leading and Infra-Construction Company for Residential, Commercial  &  Institutional Buildings is scheduled to open its Rs. 48.85/- crore rights issue on May 31st 2023. The funds raised through the issue will be utilized to meet the working capital requirements to fund company's expansion plans and for general corporate purposes. Right issue are offered at a price of Rs. 18/- per share - 21% discount to share price of Rs. 22.83/- per share on 26th May on BSE. Rights Issue will close on 14th June 2023.

KCD Industries India Ltd's Rs. 48.85 crores Rights Issue to open on May 31st, 2023

Edgetech Revolutionizes Central Vista Project with Sustainable Centralised Air Conditioning

New Delhi [India], May 29: Edgetech Air Systems Pvt. Ltd., a renowned provider of advanced air handling systems used in central air conditioning, is thrilled to announce its pivotal role in the Central Vista Project, a transformative endeavor aimed at revitalizing one of Delhi's most iconic locations in India. This ambitious project, known as Central Vistas, encompasses esteemed landmarks such as Rashtrapati Bhawan, North and South Block, India Gate, National Archives, and other historically significant buildings that have stood tall since the capital's inauguration in 1931.

One thousand houses for below poverty line families to be built as part of SOBHA Community Home Project

Palakkad (Kerala) [India], May 29: SOBHA, under the aegis of Sri Kurumba Educational and Charitable Trust, organized a foundation laying ceremony for one hundred houses being constructed for families below poverty line in Kizhakkenchery Panchayath, Palakkad district, Kerala. Plans are afoot to construct one thousand houses over the next four years to build homes for the less fortunate families in the district. One hundred houses are being constructed in the first phase. In an event organized in Kizhakkenchery, keys to the ten completed houses were handed over to the beneficiary families and six living quarters were handed over to young mothers and their children. Under the social pension scheme, pension was allotted for fifty rural widows. Also, ninety girl children from underprivileged families were inducted into The SOBHA Academy.

President Droupadi Murmu

The Commission is headed by a CVC and can have a maximum of two vigilance commissioners

Praveen Srivatsava sworn in as Central Vigilance Commissioner by Prez Murmu

IANS

In a recent run-off election, Recep Tayyip Erdogan emerged victorious securing another five-year term as the president of Turkey. 
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The Narendra Modi government completes 9 years in power. Here's a look at major events in these 9 years.

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Did you know RBI under Raghuram Rajan floated the idea of introducing Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 notes in 2014?
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Lava debuts MediaTek Dimensity 7050 system-on-chip in India with the launch of Agni 2 5G smartphone.

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Rahul Gandhi takes a late-night truck rides to interact with truck drivers. Watch the video to know more.

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Now you can get your 2000 rupee notes exchanged from banks till September 30, 2023. Watch the video to know the rules and more

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