“AWARD”

Kashmir City Receives World Craft City Certificate from World Crafts Council

In a grand ceremony held in Srinagar, the capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir City was awarded the prestigious Certificate of World Craft City by the World Crafts Council International. This significant event was graced by the presence of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Sa’ad Hani Al-Qaddumi, President of the World Crafts Council, and other notable personalities from the council. This recognition came after the World Crafts Council announced its decision in June 2024 to include Kashmir in its World Craft City list.

Dr. Jitendra Singh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Diabetology

During a ceremony honoring notable figures in the medical field, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his significant contributions to diabetology, diabetes care, and research. The event attracted medical professionals from across India and around the world. Dr. Singh was recognized for his dedication as a diabetology professor, researcher, and practitioner. His substantial impact in the field has earned him respect both nationally and internationally.

 “APPOINTMENTS”

IRS Officer Rahul Navin New Director of Enforcement Directorate (ED)

The government on August 14, appointed acting Enforcement Directorate chief Rahul Navin as full-time director of the anti-money laundering agency for two years. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, in a statement dated August 14, confirmed his appointment as the new Director of Enforcement in the Directorate of Enforcement.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra Becomes Thailand’s Youngest Prime Minister

Thailand’s Parliament on August 16, elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as their youngest Prime Minister, days after her father Thaksin Shinawatra was removed by a court order. On the campaign trail in rural Thailand last year, Paetongtarn Shinawatra reminded voters of her influential billionaire family’s legacy of populism in what was her electoral debut.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

India Ranked 39th in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024

The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently released its Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) for 2024, offering a comprehensive evaluation of India’s standing in the global tourism landscape. This index is a crucial benchmark for assessing the competitiveness and sustainability of tourism sectors worldwide. United States – Rank 1st , Spain – Rank 2nd , Japan– Rank 3rd and India– Rank 39^th. 

Chhattisgarh Approves Country’s Third Largest Tiger Reserve

With its tiger population plunging in recent years, Chhattisgarh on August 7, cleared a long-pending proposal to notify a new tiger reserve – the third largest in the country. The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, which integrates an existing national park with a wildlife sanctuary, is Chhattisgarh’s fourth reserve for the big cats.

IIT Indore Develops E-Shoes for Live Location Tracking

IIT Indore has created advanced shoes incorporating Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) technology, which generates electricity from human motion and integrates GPS for real-time location tracking. These shoes, delivered to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), aim to enhance the safety and efficiency of armed forces personnel and have applications in various other fields.