India to Chair 68th Session of UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
India has achieved a significant milestone by being named to chair the 68th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), marking the first time the country has been chosen for this prestigious role. Ambassador Shambhu S Kumaran, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, officially assumed the chairmanship of this crucial forum.
The CND, a key policy-making body of the UN, focuses on addressing global drug-related issues and promoting international collaboration on drug control measures.
Opposition Wins Ghana Presidential Election
Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat in election and congratulated the opposition candidate, former President John Mahama, on his victory.
The elections came amid the country's worst economic crisis in a generation, which saw the cost of basic goods shoot up, while young people struggled to get jobs and the country was unable to repay its debts.
India Tops Global List for Mobile Malware Attacks
India has emerged as the global leader in mobile malware attacks, surpassing the United States and Canada. A recent Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 report revealed that India now accounts for 28% of global mobile malware attacks, up from third place last year.
This surge highlights the increasing vulnerability of Indian businesses and individuals, especially as cyber threats grow with the country's rapid digital transformation. Trojans and phishing attacks targeting the financial sector have seen a significant rise, making cybersecurity a critical need for Indian enterprises.
PM Modi Inaugurates 'Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit' in Jaipur as the event's chief guest. The three-day event, being held from December 9 to 11 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), aims to bolster investment opportunities in Rajasthan and showcase its potential as a business hub.
PM Modi delivered the keynote address following a welcome speech by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. The summit is hosting over 5,000 industry leaders, investors, and dignitaries, including renowned industrialists Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anil Agarwal, Anand Mahindra, Sanjeev Puri, and Ajay S. Sriram.
A total of 32 countries are participating in the event, 17 of which, including Japan, Switzerland, Singapore, Denmark, and South Korea, are designated as partner nations.
International Conclave 2024 on 'Insolvency Resolution: Evolution & Global Perspective'
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) in association with INSOL India organised an International Conclave focusing on "Insolvency Resolution: Evolution & Global Perspective". The event brought together distinguished experts and practitioners from across jurisdictions to share insights and experiences in insolvency resolution.
M. Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India graced the occasion as Chief Guest. He highlighted the transformative journey of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) since 2016, emphasising its critical role in improving bank asset quality and facilitating substantial pre-admission settlements of underlying debts of over Rs. 10 lakh crore.
The Conclave included three panel discussions. The first Panel Discussion was on the theme "Issues, Recent Developments & New Trends in Restructuring & Insolvency Across Jurisdictions". The session was chaired by Mr. Sumant Batra, President, Insolvency Law Academy.
The second Panel Discussion was on the theme "Judgment Enforcement, Asset Recovery and Personal Guarantees". The session was chaired by Ms. Anita Shah Akella, Joint Secretary, MCA.
The third Panel Discussion focused on "Role of Institutional Creditors in Corporate Resolution Across Jurisdictions".
Google's AI Model Outperforms Top Weather Forecast System
Google DeepMind has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model called 'GenCast' that is capable of providing highly accurate weather forecasts, surpassing the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) ENS, the leading operational weather forecast system. The AI model, which can predict not only day-to-day weather but also track extreme weather events like deadly storms, has been hailed as a significant step forward in weather forecasting.
GenCast has been shown to outperform ECMWF's ENS, which is regarded as the top operational weather forecast system, particularly in its ability to predict weather up to 15 days in advance.
India suffered a 59-run defeat to Bangladesh in the low-scoring U19 Asia Cup title clash.
Chasing 199, India was bundled out for 139 in 35.2 overs as none of its specialist batters could play an impact knock, including the youngest IPL star Vaibhav Suryavanshi who managed a mere 9 (7 balls, 2 fours).
The U19 Asia Cup 2024, the 11th edition, was held in the United Arab Emirates from November 29 to 8 December 8, 2024. The following eight teams participated in the tournament: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Japan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates.
Ashwini Ponnappa, Tanisha Crasto Won Women's Doubles Title at the Guwahati Masters Super 100
Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto defended the women's doubles title at the Guwahati Masters Super 100.
Ashwini and Tanisha, the only defending champions to retain the title, defeated China's Li Hua Zhou and Wang Zi Meng 21-18, 21-12.
Devajit Saikia is Acting Secretary of BCCI
Former Assam cricketer Devajit Saikia was named the acting secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), filling the vacancy left by Jay Shah, who assumed the role of International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. The decision was taken by BCCI president Roger Binny, exercising his constitutional powers. Saikia's appointment is a stop-gap arrangement until a permanent secretary is appointed under the BCCI's constitution.
Saikia, who previously served as the joint secretary of BCCI, has now been entrusted with the role of acting secretary. His appointment was made under Clause 7(1)(d) of the BCCI Constitution, which grants the board president authority to make interim appointments.
India and Norway Forge Deeper Economic Partnerships
The India-Norway Business Forum was held in Mumbai, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The forum brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to discuss avenues for deepening India-Norway trade and investment ties across priority sectors.
An open interaction was chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister of India, Piyush Goyal. During this session, various key issues were raised including regulatory challenges, public procurement concerns and quality standards compliance across sectors.
The India-Norway Business Forum reaffirms the commitment of both nations to strengthen the partnership and work collaboratively toward achieving sustainable growth and development.
Jitendra Singh Chairs DISHA Meeting to Review Implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in Udhampur, J&K
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Earth Sciences and Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, Jitendra Singh chaired District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting to review the progress of various Centrally Sponsored schemes (CSS) being implemented in Udhampur.
The DISHA meeting was attended by DDC, Chairperson, Udhampur, Lal Chand; Member, Legislative Assembly, Udhampur West, Pawan Kumar Gupta; Member, Legislative Assembly Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania; Member, Legislative Assembly, Chenani, Balwant Singh Mankotia; Member, Legislative Assembly, Ramnagar, Sunil Bhardwaj; DDC, Vice Chairperson, Juhi Manhas Pathania; and DDC members Amit Sharma, Parikshat Singh, Puran Chand Rakesh Sharma, Pinki Singh.
Indian Navy Commissions INS Tushil at Russia's Kaliningrad
The Indian Navy commissioned its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad, Russia, in a ceremony presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, as the Chief Guest, and many high ranking Indian Russian government and defence officials.
INS Tushil is an upgraded Krivak III class frigates of the Project 1135.6, of which six are already in service - three Talwar class ships, built at Baltisky shipyard, St. Petersburg, and three follow-on Teg class ships, built at Yantar shipyard, Kaliningrad.
INS Tushil, the seventh in the series, is the first of the two upgraded additional follow-on ships the contract for which was signed in October 2016 between JSC Rosoboronexport, Indian Navy and the Government of India.
International Anti-Corruption Day observed on December 9, aims to spread awareness about the corruption practices. Introduced by the United Nations, this day is focused on highlighting the need for collective action from governments and private sectors to eliminate corruption.
The Anti-corruption treaty was signed by 140 countries and brought into force on December 14, 2005 after the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in October 2003.
Over the years, the day gained importance due to increasing need of spreading awareness about the issue and sharing anti-corruption policies in order to strengthen international cooperation.
International Anti-Corruption Day 2024 theme is 'Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity.'
India Today was honoured with the 'Best News Channel (English)' award at the Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards 2024 in Mumbai.
This recognition was just one of many accolades the channel received, with India Today also winning awards for Best Anchor for Current Affairs (English), Best Anchor – Talk Show, among several others.
India Today TV News Director Rahul Kanwal won the Best Anchor award for Current Affairs (English), as well as Best Anchor for his talk show segment 'Jab We Met'.
Besides, 'Time Capsule', hosted by India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, won the Best Talk/Chat Show award.
Not just India Today, Aaj Tak also won big at the ITA Awards. It was awarded the title of 'Best Hindi News Channel'. The Best Anchor (Chat Show) award was won by Aaj Tak Managing Editor Anjana Om Kashyap for her show 'Halla Bol'.
Aaj Tak Managing Editors Shweta Singh and Ashok Singhal also won in the 'Best Show Talk/Chat' category.
India Today and Aaj Tak once again dominated the ITA Awards, securing the titles of 'Best English News Channel' and 'Best Hindi News Channel,' repeating their achievements from 2023.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) removed Sanjeev Nasiar from the post of Bar Council of Delhi's vice chairman, pending the completion of an inquiry into the authenticity of his law degree.
Nasiar, who is also the president of Aam Aadmi Party's legal cell, holds a law degree from Devi Ahilya Bai Vishwavidyalaya, Indore.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) strongly opposed the BCI decision to remove Nasiar from the post of vice-chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi.
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