Death of sanitation workers
Recently seven people died in Gujarat’s Vadodara while cleaning a septic tank.
India to actively curb ‘conflict’ diamonds
India assured the global community that it would actively help in the evolution and transformation of the Kimberley Process (KP).
Virtual biopsy device to detect skin tumours
Scientists have developed a ‘virtual biopsy’ device that can quickly and non-invasively determine whether a skin tumour is cancerous and needs to be removed surgically.
Iran to breach uranium stockpile limit
Iran said that it would surpass from June 27 its uranium stockpile limit set under the nuclear deal with world powers.
Project to curb menstrual waste
The Alappuzha municipality in Kerala has come up with a project to address the growing problem of menstrual waste.
Digital Transaction
As per the RBI data, total digital transactions in volume terms recorded a growth rate of 58.8% during 2018-19.
U.S.-Iran tensions
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed that the U.S. will guarantee free passage through the vital Strait of Hormuz, as he accused Iran of recent attacks on oil tankers and the downing of a U.S. drone.
Doklam issue
Recently, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering called for China to maintain status quo in the Doklam region.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit
In a recent address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Prime Minister Modi hit out at unilateralism and trade protectionism.
India-Pakistan relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan exchanged greetings during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).