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Aug 27, 2024

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim Hoss Dies

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim Hoss, a key figure during Lebanon's turbulent years, passed away at the age of 94. His death came at a critical moment for Lebanon, facing fears of escalating conflict with Israel.
Hoss, described by current Prime Minister Najib Mikati as the 'conscience of Lebanon', was known for his deep expertise, ethical approach, and commitment to the nation's welfare. Mikati highlighted Hoss's role as a prominent economist and his dedication to placing national interests above personal or sectarian concerns.
Serving as Prime Minister five times, Hoss held office through Lebanon's 15-year civil war (1975-1990) and during its post-war reconstruction period (1998-2000). Notably, during a political crisis in 1988, Lebanon was governed by two rival administrations—one led by Hoss in Muslim west Beirut and the other by Michel Naim Aoun in Christian east Beirut.

Aug 26, 2024

Veteran Congress Leader Vasantrao Chavan Passes Away at 70

Vasantrao Chavan, the newly elected Congress MP from Maharashtra's Nanded, passed away. He was 70.
Chavan was picked up by the grand old party to fight the Nanded seat after heavyweight leader Ashok Chavan switched sides to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Vasantrao defeated sitting BJP MP Pratap Patil Chikhlikar by more than 50,000 votes in Nanded in the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
A long-time Congressman, Vasantrao Chavan was an MLA and MLC earlier. He took up the task when the party asked him to fight the elections despite being ill.

Aug 24, 2024

FIR Lodged against Shakib Al Hasan over Alleged Murder Charges during Bangladesh Unrest

Star Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was named as one of the accused in connection with an alleged murder that took place during the protests (in August 2024) and violence in Bangladesh which left hundreds dead.
The murder case was filed by Rafiqul Islam, the father of the deceased Mohammed Rubel at Dhaka's Adabor police station and apart from Shakib, PM Sheikh Hasina, and many former ministers and lawmakers from the party are among the accused.

Aug 23, 2024

Delhi Computer Trainer Surpasses Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's Number of Guinness World Records

A computer trainer and former JNU employee, Vinod Kumar Chaudhary, surpassed cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's record of 19 Guinness World Records.
Chaudhary, a resident of Delhi's Kirari Suleman Nagar village, carved a niche for himself by establishing 20 Guinness World Records in the field of typing.
From fastest typing blindfolded, typing with a mouth stick, to fastest time to type the alphabet with the nose, the 43-year-old has set several records and registered his name in the Guinness Book of World Records.
His latest record was set in typing backward blindfolded in record five seconds.
Tendulkar, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, holds 19 Guinness World Records titles under his name, according to the Guinness official website.

Former CSIR Director-General Girish Sahni Passes Away at 68

Dr. Girish Sahni, the former director-general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), passed away at the age of 68.
Dr. Sahni's journey with CSIR began in 1991 when he joined the Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) in Chandigarh. His dedication and expertise led to his appointment as the director of IMTECH in 2005, a position he held until 2015 when he was elevated to the role of CSIR director-general.
Dr. Sahni's contributions to science are widely recognised:
Membership in India's three major science academies
Recipient of the National Biotechnology Product Development Award
Awarded the CSIR Technology Shield
Honoured with the Vigyan Rattan Award

Aug 22, 2024

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Ranked as Top Central Banker for 2nd Straight Year

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das was ranked as the top central banker globally for the second year in a row, receiving an "A+" rating in the 2024 Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards.
This recognition highlights Governor Das's performance in key areas such as inflation control, economic growth, currency stability, and interest rate management.
The annual report, published by Global Finance magazine since 1994, evaluates central bank governors from 101 countries and regions, including the European Union and several regional central banks.
The rankings are determined based on a grading scale from A to F, assessing performance in key areas such as inflation control, economic growth goals, currency stability, and interest rate management. An 'A' represents outstanding performance, while an 'F' denotes complete failure.

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