Bihar Government Approves Culling of Nilgai and Wild Boars (27)
Bihar government decided to get rid of the menace of Nilgai (Blue bulls) and wild boars by giving permission to cull them. The farmers of the state are troubled most by the terror of Nilgai and wild boars damaging their crops at large scale.
Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department Minister Prem Kumar said that the drive to cull them would start in five districts namely, East Champaran, Vaishali, Buxar, Siwan, and Samastipur. The decision was taken after meeting with the concerned officials of the department.
The Minister highlighted that both animals would be killed as per the rules.
Hurun India Under-35 List 2024: Celebrating Young Entrepreneurial Talent
The Hurun India Under-35 list for 2024 emerged as a prestigious recognition of India's young entrepreneurial talent, highlighting the achievements of 150 entrepreneurs aged 35 or younger. This comprehensive list spans various industries, from retail giants to innovative tech start-ups, showcasing the diverse and dynamic nature of India's business landscape.
Among the most notable names on the list are Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani, scions of the Reliance Industries Empire. Their inclusion highlights the growing influence of next-generation leadership in established business houses.
Tech Mahindra and University of Auckland Partner for AI and Quantum Research (29)
Tech Mahindra signed an MoU with the University of Auckland (UoA) to promote innovation in AI, machine learning (ML), and quantum computing. The collaboration will target sectors like healthcare, banking, financial services, insurance, and government, enhancing industry-academic partnerships to boost graduate employability. Focus areas include spiking neural networks, 1-bit large language models (LLMs), and post-quantum cryptography, particularly in healthcare applications such as drug discovery and personalized digital biomarkers.
AI and ML technologies, including spiking neural networks, 1-bit LLMs, and quantum security, will be central to the collaboration, aiming for innovations in drug discovery and personalized healthcare globally.
The partnership will drive joint research between Tech Mahindra and UoA, integrating academic insights with industry use cases for global markets. Generative AI will be introduced to Indigenous communities, and internships will offer hands-on experience in emerging technologies.
All-Rounder Shakib Al Hasan from Bangladesh Set to Retire from Tests and T20IS
Bangladesh's all time great cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is set to retire from the Tests and modern T20 format. Shakib made the decision public during a press conference ahead of the second India-Bangladesh Test in Kanpur.
He has already played his final T20I, and wishes to bid goodbye to the longer format in the home Tests against South Africa.
He also confirmed that the 2025 Champions Trophy will be his final ODI assignment for Bangladesh.
Mankidia Community Becomes 6th PVTG to Get Habitat Rights over Forests in Odisha
The Mankidia community became the 6th particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) to get habitat rights over forests in Odisha. The Mankidia are a semi-nomadic community known for their traditional skill of rope making, trapping and eating monkeys.
The Mankidia community is an Austro-Asiatic community that ekes out a living mainly from the forests.
They constitute a semi-nomadic section of the Birhor tribe.
They have been identified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Odisha.
They are primarily a food gathering and hunting community.
They are one of the most little-known forest dwelling and wandering communities of the state as well as the country.
24 Parliamentary Standing Panels Formed: BJP to Lead 11, Allies 4, Opposition 9
Eleven of the 24 Parliamentary Standing Committees announced will be chaired by the BJP, nine by the Opposition parties, and four by the NDA allies. The Congress has been granted Chairs of four committees, while two each have gone to DMK and TMC, and one to the Samajwadi Party. NDA allies — JD(U), TDP, NCP and Shiv Sena — have been given a Chair each.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has been made a member of the Committee on Defence.
Indian Navy Gets Fifth Missile and Ammunition Barge
The Indian Navy inducted LSAM 13 missile cum ammunition barge to its fleet which is the fifth such barge made for the Indian Navy.
The delivery of Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 13 (Yard 81) is the fifth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy.
On September 29 the world unites to mark World Heart Day, an annual event with a critical message about the significance of heart health. According to the World Heart Federation (WHF), cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the foremost global cause of mortality.
In the year 2000, World Heart Day was established in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) to create a day dedicated to raising awareness and mobilizing global action against cardiovascular diseases. In 2011, World Heart Day became an annual event, cementing its importance in the global health calendar.
Deepak C. Mehta, Honoured with ICC Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023 (29)
Visionary industrialist and leader Deepak C. Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of Deepak Nitrite Limited, was conferred the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) at the 59th ICC Annual Awards Function in Mumbai.
Deepak C. Mehta has been a transformative force in the chemical industry.
As a former President of the Indian Chemical Council and a key player in the Government of India's 'Task Force on Chemicals Industry,' he has championed India's rise as a global chemical manufacturing powerhouse.
The ICC award serves as a testament to Mehta's visionary leadership in growing the Deepak Group into a leader in the chemical sector and his continued advocacy for the industry's future.
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