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Sebi Enhances Transparency in Listing Rules for Non-Convertible Debt Securities

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has made significant amendments to the rules governing the listing of non-convertible debt securities issued by listed entities. These changes,...

September 22, 2023

RBI Proposes Transparent Mechanism for Declaring Wilful Defaulters

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a robust and transparent mechanism for the classification of wilful defaulters, aimed at strengthening accountability and making it more challenging...

September 22, 2023

Dr. Swati Nayak Receives Prestigious Borlaug Award for Advancing Rice Seed Systems

Dr. Swati Nayak, an Indian scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), has been bestowed with the prestigious 2023 Norman E Borlaug Award for Field Research and...

September 22, 2023

New Marine Tardigrade Species in Indian Waters

Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have unveiled an exciting discovery—a new species of marine tardigrade. Named Batillipes kalami, this minuscule creature was found...

September 22, 2023

UHC Progress Stagnates, Financial Protection Worsens: Report

A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank delivers sobering news: progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has stalled since 2015. The...

September 22, 2023

Germany Contributes €40 Million to Global Biodiversity Framework Fund

The government of Germany has made a significant commitment by pledging €40 million to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF). This momentous contribution was announced during a high-level...

September 22, 2023

Study Links High PM2.5 Pollution Levels to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

A recent study conducted jointly by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States has revealed a concerning...

September 22, 2023

Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response

United Nations member states have come together to adopt a historic political declaration aimed at enhancing global preparedness for future pandemics. The declaration represents a collective commitment to...

September 22, 2023

Delay in Airworthiness Certification for HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft

Six months after the Indian Ministry of Defence entered a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force...

September 22, 2023

State of the Rhino Report

A recent report from the International Rhino Foundation sheds light on the escalating threat climate change poses to rhino populations in Africa and Asia. Beyond the persisting challenges...

September 22, 2023

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