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13-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes History as IPL's Youngest Signing

13-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes History as IPL’s Youngest Signing

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricketer from Bihar, has made history by becoming the youngest player ever to be signed at an IPL auction. On Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah, the Rajasthan Royals acquired Suryavanshi for a whopping ₹1.10 crore, defeating the Delhi Capitals in a heated bidding war. This incredible …

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India’s Historic Victory Over Australia: Breaking a 47-Year Record

India scripted history, on November 25, 2024, with a massive 295-run victory against Australia in the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Optus Stadium, Perth. This stunning win gave India a 1-0 lead in the series and marked a significant milestone in their Test cricket journey. This triumph shattered a 47-year-old …

FSIB Recommends Binod Kumar as MD & CEO of Indian Bank

FSIB Recommends Binod Kumar as MD & CEO of Indian Bank

The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Binod Kumar, currently Executive Director of Punjab National Bank (PNB), for the role of Managing Director and CEO of Indian Bank. Kumar is set to replace S L Jain, who will retire next month. The FSIB’s decision follows a rigorous selection process involving 15 candidates. This comes …

PNB Pioneers Real-Time Cybercrime Response with Clari5 Integration

PNB Joins PCAF, Strengthens Climate Action Commitments

Punjab National Bank (PNB), India’s second-largest public sector bank, has become a signatory of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), marking a major step in its climate action journey. This decision aligns with global standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) draft framework on climate-related financial risk …

COP29 Climate Talks End with $300 Billion Pledge

COP29 Climate Talks End with $300 Billion Pledge

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku concluded with a controversial agreement to triple climate finance for developing nations to $300 billion annually by 2035. This falls drastically short of the $1.3 trillion annually requested by developing countries until 2030. The deal was met with strong opposition from India and other developing nations, …

Which District of Uttar Pradesh is the Wetland Hub?

Which District of Uttar Pradesh is the Wetland Hub?

Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest states in India, has various districts with rich natural resources, including wetlands. Wetlands are areas where water covers the land, either permanently or seasonally. They are essential for biodiversity, water purification, and flood control. In Uttar Pradesh, Lakhimpur Kheri is known to have the most wetlands. An Overview of …

Gyan-Kumbh 2024 Auroville's Transformative Ideas Unveiled

Gyan-Kumbh 2024 Auroville’s Transformative Ideas Unveiled

Gyan-Kumbh 2024, a prominent educational event organized by Siksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, took place at Pondicherry University from November 21st to 23rd, 2024. The event provided a platform for various educational institutions and organizations to showcase their work, and Auroville Foundation took a significant step by presenting its transformative vision and philosophy.  Key Highlights Event …