International Day Against Corruption or International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is celebrated on December 9, every year, to raise awareness among the general public on the impact of the prevailing malice in many countries. It also raises concern on the harmful effects of corruption on the progress, development and the society at large.
GQG Partners acquired a 4.7 per cent stake in GMR Airports Infrastructure on Friday, sending the stock up 12 per cent.
The US-based boutique investment firm, which has gained prominence because of its successful investments in Adani group stocks, purchased shares at Rs 59.1 each, amounting to a total outgo of Rs 1,672 crore, according to data provided by BSE.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the second edition of Infinity Forum, a global thought leadership platform on FinTech via video conferencing today. The 2nd Edition of Infinity Forum is being jointly organized by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), and GIFT City, under the aegis of the Government of India.
The Web-portal (http://www.nceg.gov.in) for National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2024 has been launched on 8th December, 2023.
The formal launching was organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG).
The Rainbow Lit Fest – Queer And Inclusive, seeks to be inclusive, bringing together different identities and sections of society to explore common ground. The hope is that ultimately we collectively stitch together more informed narratives about diversity.
Rainbow Literature Festival was set up by journalist Sharif D. Rangnekar in 2019.
Adani Energy Solutions’ transmission business chief Bimal Dayal has been appointed as the CEO of Adani Infrastructure India. Dayal will oversee the implementation of the pipeline of infrastructure projects in thermal, renewable energy and green hydrogen by Adani Infrastructure India, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) said in a statement on Friday.
India has been placed 7th in this year's Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI). The country improved one rank from the previous one, and also remained among the highest performers. According to a report released during the global climate conference (COP-28) in Dubai, India maintained its top 10 position for the fifth year in a row.
The 12th edition of ‘Admiral’s Cup’ Sailing Regatta concluded with a glittering closing ceremony at Ettikulam Beach at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kannur, Kerala. Team Italy represented by Midshipman Avallone Antonio & Midshipman Creati Carlo Leonardo won the Admiral's Cup 23. Team India represented by Midshipman PPK Reddy and Cadet GY Reddy was the Runners-Ups.
Sreya Francis, an artificial intelligence (AI) innovator from Cherthala, won the AIconics Solutions Implementer of the Year award at the AI Summit held in New York
The prize is given to individuals who have developed in-house innovation and successfully implemented AI to drive meaningful change and business growth for their brand.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed fines on four banks and revoked the license of Urban Cooperative Bank Limited for not abiding by its rules. This bank operates in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. The RBI has affirmed that this cooperative bank has insufficient funds for operations, and there is no prospect of future earnings. Therefore, the bank is being shut down.