The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA. The announcement was made by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of gene regulation. Significance of the Discovery MicroRNA (miRNA)…
Hurricane Milton has rapidly strengthened into a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm as it continues its path toward Florida, causing widespread concern and prompting evacuation orders across the state. With maximum sustained winds of 180 mph, the storm is now one of the strongest hurricanes to form in the Gulf of Mexico in decades, surpassing…
In a significant development for India-Maldives relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives met recently to establish a framework for enhanced bilateral cooperation. This marks a notable reset of ties that had faced challenges in the past year due to anti-India rhetoric and political tensions. Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security…
Recent statements from Canadian officials indicate a notable shift in Canada’s stance toward India, particularly regarding the recognition of India’s unity and territorial integrity. Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison stated unequivocally, “There is one India,” emphasizing Canada’s commitment to respecting India’s sovereignty, despite the presence of some separatist elements within Canada. This change appears…
Russia and Pakistan have entered a barter trade agreement to bypass Western sanctions, which have made monetary transactions increasingly difficult for Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. This new system allows the two nations to exchange goods directly without financial intermediaries. Under the agreement, Russian company Astarta-Agrotrading will send 20,000 tons of chickpeas to Pakistan,…
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is facing significant criticism following a recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which highlighted a “faulty” sponsorship agreement with Reliance India Limited (RIL) that has allegedly resulted in a loss of ₹24 crore. Overview of the Agreement The initial sponsorship agreement, dated August 1, 2022, positioned RIL…
Historic Milestone: Forex Reserves Reach $704.89 Billion India’s foreign exchange reserves have surpassed $700 billion for the first time, reaching $704.89 billion for the week ending September 27. This increase of $12.59 billion marks one of the largest weekly rises since mid-July 2023, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Components of the…
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, is set to visit Pakistan on October 15-16, 2024, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting. This visit marks the first by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Pakistan in nine years and comes at a time of heightened political tension…
A fire at Tata Group’s iPhone component plant in southern India has caused significant disruptions just ahead of the festive season, a key period for iPhone sales in the country. The fire, which occurred over the weekend, halted production at Tata’s Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu. While 10 workers sustained minor injuries, the production halt…
The UK has announced a historic agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius, concluding a long-standing dispute that has persisted since the islands were forcibly depopulated in the 1960s and 1970s to establish the Diego Garcia military base. This significant decision comes after two years of negotiations, amid growing calls for…
