Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics after failing to meet weight requirement for her 50 kg gold medal. As per the report, Phogat was reportedly over the permissible weight limit by just 100 grams, which may lead to her disqualification.
According to competition rules, she will not be eligible for a silver medal, leaving only gold and bronze winners in the 50 kg category.
Capital Small Finance Bank and Edelweiss Life Partner for Bancassurance
Capital Small Finance Bank (CSFB) and Edelweiss Life Insurance have joined forces in a bancassurance tie-up. This strategic partnership allows CSFB’s 177 branches to offer Edelweiss Life’s insurance products, enhancing CSFB’s financial solutions and expanding Edelweiss Life’s reach.
CSFB aims to become the primary banker to middle-income customers by offering a wide range of financial products.
Haryana’s Groundbreaking MSP Policy: A New Era for Farmer Support
On August, 2024, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini made a historic announcement that could reshape agricultural policy in India. The state government declared its intention to purchase all crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), making Haryana the first state in the country to implement such a comprehensive MSP policy. This bold move comes at a crucial time, just ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, and is seen as a strategic effort to regain political ground following the ruling party’s disappointing performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Rs 920 Cr Namami Gange Mission 2.0 Projects in UP And Bihar
In a significant stride towards rejuvenating and conserving the sacred River Ganga, the Government of India has successfully completed and operationalized four major projects under the Namami Gange Mission 2.0 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25. These initiatives located across the mainstream of the river Ganga in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, are pivotal in the ongoing efforts to curb pollution and enhance the ecological health of the Ganga and its tributaries.
Australia Announces Maitri Grants for Research And Cultural Collaboration With India
The Australian government has unveiled the Maitri Research and Cultural Partnerships Grants. These grants, aimed at fostering Australia-India collaboration, encompass sustainable manufacturing, energy transition research, and artistic projects.
Minister Penny Wong praised the initiatives for strengthening bilateral ties, emphasizing the importance of human connections in the relationship.
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus To Lead Bangladesh Interim Government
Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will head the country’s interim government after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled the country amid a mass uprising against her rule led mostly by students. The announcement early on August 2024, came from Joynal Abedin, the press secretary of President Mohammed Shahabuddin.
India’s First GI-Tagged Fig Juice Exported to Poland
Purandar Highlands Farmers Producer Company Ltd has achieved a significant milestone by exporting India’s first GI-tagged fig juice to Poland. This follows the successful export of India’s first commercial consignment of GI-tagged Purandar figs to Hong Kong in February 2023.
The products exported are made from Purandar figs, famous for their taste, size and nutritional value, which have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.