I&B Ministry issues advisory on TV ads for online gaming, fantasy sports
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) has issued an advisory/advisory on television commercials for online gaming and fantasy sports in all private satellite TV channels on 4 December 2020. This advice instructs advertisers to provide appropriate disclaimers that clearly state that such sports involve financial risks and that no one under 18 should participate. This guideline will come into effect from December 15, 2020. In its advice to all private satellite TV channels, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has stated that, to win real money, in any gaming advertisement, anyone under the age of 18 or who
PM Modi Inaugurates Construction Of Agra Metro Rail Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the construction work of the Agra Metro Rail Project through virtual means on 07 December 2020. This project with two corridors will help the tourists. Through this project, tourist spots like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra will be connected to the railway station and bus stand. Inauguration program was done at Agra’s 15 battalion PAC Parade Ground. This project will make life easier for the people of Agra and will also be helpful for the tourists coming to Agra. Union Minister of Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other
Anil Soni of Indian origin becomes first CEO of WHO Foundation
Indian Health Minister Anil Soni has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Health Organization has created a new organization to fight on the health front in the world, Anil Soni has become its first CEO. WHO will conduct a campaign towards the collection of funds for world health from 01 January 2021. Its command was given to Anil Soni. Anil Soni has been entrusted with the responsibility of collecting one billion dollars by 2023. Anil Soni has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly formed
New Zeland Declares Climate Emergency
New Zealand declared a climate emergency in its country on 2 December 2020 and promised that its public sector would become carbon neutral by the year 2025. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stated that the declaration of the climate emergency was based on the findings of an intergovernmental panel on climate change, stating that in the year 2010, to avoid global warming exceeding 1.5 ° C. A 45 percent reduction in emissions will be required by the year 2023 from the level and a target to reach the emission level of zero by 2050 will be set. The declaration
Serum Institute Permits Emergency Use of ‘Covishield’, Becomes First Indian Company
Indian vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) has sought formal approval for the emergency use of “Covishield”, a Covid-19 vaccine from Oxford in India on 06 December 2020. According to media reports, Serum has sought permission from the Controller General of Indian Medicine (DCGI) to use the emergency of its Corona vaccine ‘Kovishield’. With this, the Serum Institute of India has become the first indigenous company in the country. Earlier, on 05 December 2020, the Indian unit of American drug maker Pfizer sought formal approval for the emergency use of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by it. Prior to this,
RBI directs HDFC Bank to stop selling new credit cards
The Reserve Bank of India has asked a private sector lender, HDFC Bank, to discontinue the new sourcing of credit cards to customers on a temporary basis, along with its digital launch. The central bank has also asked the bank to stop launching digital business-generating activities that are employed under Digital 2.0 as well as other proposed business IT applications. The RBI order came after HDFC’s mobile banking, internet banking and payment utilities reported outages in the last 2 years. Complaints of the bank’s payment system and Internet banking were also included in the complaints dated November 21, 2020, due
Supreme court’s big decision, CCTV cameras will be installed in police stations and offices of all investigating agencies
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to install CCTV in police stations across the country on 02 December 2020. The Supreme Court has directed the states and union territories across the country to implement the court order in the right spirit. The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to install CCTV and recording equipment in the offices of investigative agencies, including the CBI, Enforcement Directorate (ED) and National Investigation Agency (NIA), which have the power to make arrests and inquiries. The Supreme Court said that most investigative agencies including the Narcotics Control Bureau, Department of Revenue Intelligence and Serious
Uday Shankar nominated as FICCI President for the year 2020-21
Uday Shankar has been named as the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI – FICCI) for the year 2020-21. He will replace current president Sangeeta Reddy. Shankar will hold office during the 93rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of FICCI to be held on December 11, December 12 and December 14, 2020. He will become the first media executive in India to head FICCI. FICCI is India’s oldest national industry chamber. He also serves as the vice president of FICCI. Uday Shankar is currently serving as president of Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, as well
Indian Railways gets environmental clearance for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor
Indian Railway Officials informed on December 1, 2020, that the Indian Railways had received all the requisite forestry, wildlife and coast regulation approvals in Maharashtra and Gujarat for the 508-km Mumbai and Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridors. Chairman and CEO of Railway Board, V.K. Addressing a virtual press conference, Yadav said that the required forestry, wildlife and coastal regulation area approvals in both the states have been received and 1,070 utilities out of 1,651 utilities have been transferred for the project. The Chairman of the Railway Board also informed that the Railways has also got 67% land, which is necessary for
Virat Kohli becomes fastest batsman to score 12,000 runs in ODI history
India’s captain Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to score 12,000 runs in One-Day International (ODI) on 02 December 2020. Virat Kohli reached this milestone after scoring 23 runs in the third and final ODI of the three-match series against Australia at Manuka Oval. The Indian captain has played 242 innings (251 matches) to score 12,000 ODIs, 58 less than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin had to play 300 ODI innings (309 matches) to reach this record. Virat Kohli’s average in ODI format is close to 60, which he has dominated over the years. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is