PM Receives Guinness Certificate

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with his Cabinet colleagues Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitin Prasada ceremoniously presented the official Guinness World Record Certificate for ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

Pariksha Pe Charcha has been conferred with the Guinness World Record for the ‘Most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month’. This recognition is a testament of achievement made with 3. 53 crore registrations during the eighth edition of the programme.

Kartavya Bhavan–03 Inaugurated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed Kartavya Bhavan–03 at Kartavya Path in New Delhi today. The inauguration of Kartavya Bhavan–03 marks a significant milestone in the ongoing Central Vista redevelopment project.

Vigilance Raid

Odisha Vigilance department carried simultaneous raid at several properties linked to Debasis Panda, Principal Scientific Officer of State Drugs Testing Laboratory in Sambalpur.

Aerial Inspection

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an aerial inspection of the disaster-affected area in Uttarkashi on Wednesday and instructed officials to remain on 24-hour alert mode. The twin cloudbursts have wreaked havoc in the region. At least four people have been confirmed dead, while several remain missing.

Repo Rate Unchanged

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced  that the monetary policy committee has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent, while sticking to the “neutral” monetary policy stance. He said the decision was taken unanimously by the MPC after a detailed assessment of the macroeconomic situation and the growth-inflation dynamics.

US Tariff Hike Impact

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday that the US tariff hike will not have any major impact on the Indian economy unless there is a retaliatory tariff.

Top Maoist Killed

Top Maoist Martin Kerketta, the self-styled supremo of the banned outfit People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), was gunned down during an encounter in Gumla district. Kerketta, who carried a bounty of Rs 15 lakh on his head, had been a dreaded figure across Gumla, Khunti, Simdega, Lohardaga, and Ranchi districts for nearly two decades.

Breastfeeding Centers In Public Spaces

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida urged business establishments, especially shopping malls, to establish dedicated breastfeeding centers for women. The initiative aims to enhance public health and empower women with safe and comfortable spaces for nursing their infants.

Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill

The House passed the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2024, through a voice vote. The legislation expands the definition of vessels to include mobile offshore drilling units, submersibles, and non-displacement crafts, and introduces provisions for temporary registration of vessels destined for recycling -- aimed at boosting activity at hubs like Alang.

Test Rankings

India fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna have achieved their career-best positions in the ICC Test rankings after their memorable performances led India to a thrilling six-run win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval.