Drone show to depict mythological tales of Mahakumbh and Prayagraj 2,000 drones to light up the sky over Sangam Nose Drone show to mark the opening and conclusion of Mahakumbh 2025 Mahakumbh Nagar. For the first time, Uttar Pradesh Tourism, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will organize …
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Time to look back on Climate Change Issues Which Affec
Dr Seema Javed As we say goodbye to another eventful year, it is time to look back on some of the climate change issues which have affected us severely. year 2024 brought record-breaking heatwaves, devastating typhoons, and alarming biodiversity loss. According to the World Weather Attribution group (WWA), the unprecedentedly …
Read More »First time successful mitral valve replacement done on patient under VA ECMO life support
A medical team headed by Dr Sanjeev Khulbey CTVS Surgeon Apollo hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad has successfully performed a complex mitral valve replacement surgery on a 40 year old patient who had been suffering from acute mitral regurgitation . The patient was referred with severe breathlessness due to mitral regurgitation. …
Read More »Most Banks Still failing to Address Climate Risks : Climate Risk Horizons.
Dr.Seema Javed India’s banking sector remains ill-prepared to deal with climate risks, according to new analysis by think tank Climate Risk Horizons. The 2024 edition of its banking report assesses the progress of climate-risk preparedness of 35 Indian banks. The analysis ranks banks on ten criteria including a Coal Exclusion …
Read More »Coal-based steelmaking plans jeopardize India’s net-zero target
Dr. Seema Javed As India’s steel sector accounts for 12% of the country’s total carbon emissions—around 240 million tonnes of CO2 annually—the rapid expansion of coal-based production is expected to exacerbate emissions in the near term, potentially doubling the sector’s emissions by 2030. IIndia’s ongoing investments in new coal-based steelmaking, …
Read More »U.S. Mission to India does another round of “Super Saturdays” as Part of Efforts to Reduce Visitor Visa Wait Times
New Delhi: The United States Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad will open consular operations this Saturday, December 7, to accommodate applicants requiring in-person visa interviews. Notably, all participating posts will employ the maximum resources to conduct the most visa interviews on the Super Saturday. …
Read More »PNB Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Punjab National Bank (PNB), the nation’s leading public sector bank, celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities at its Head Office, New Delhi, focusing on this year’s theme, “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” The event was graced by the presence of MD …
Read More »Plastic pollution negotiations adjourn in Busan
Dr Seema javed Countries negotiating an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, adjourned their fifth session with agreement on a ‘Text’ that will serve as the starting point for negotiations at a resumed session in 2025. Over 3,300 delegates – including Members representing more …
Read More »PNB Strengthens its NRI Services : Launched 24*7 NRI Customer Service Centre & New Offerings
Punjab National Bank (PNB), nation’s leading public sector bank, has launched its 24*7 NRI Customer Service Centre on November 23, 2024, along with a comprehensive suite of new financial services to enhance banking convenience and meet the evolving needs of its Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers. These offerings were unveiled at …
Read More »Union Bank of India Celebrates Bright Young Minds at U-Genius National Quiz Finale
The Finale of “U-Genius 3.0” the National level quiz competition conducted by Union bank of India, took place in Mumbai. The Three-month long intensely competitive event for students from Std 8 to Std 12 was organised across 48 cities in India. Around 12500+ Teams from 3700+ schools had participated. Speaking …
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