July 3, 2024 5:18 PM

Japan issues new banknotes

In Japan, the government on Wednesday (3rd July 2024) started issuing new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes, which marked the first redesign since 2004. The new banknotes incorporate three-dimensional hologram technology to combat counterfeiting, the first use on any country's currency. ...

July 3, 2024 5:15 PM

Indian Navy Chief interacts with Bangladesh PM’s Security Advisor

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy on Wednesday (3rd July 2024) interacted with Maj Gen Tarique Ahmed Siddique (Retd), Security Advisor to Prime Minister of Bangladesh at Dhaka. Their Discussions focused on enhancing the long-standing relations between the two nat...

July 3, 2024 5:10 PM

Centre issues advisory to states in view of Zika virus cases from Maharashtra

In view of some reported cases of Zika virus from Maharashtra, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory to States highlighting the need for maintaining a state of constant vigil over the Zika virus situation in the country. Ministry has said that as Zika is associated with microc...

July 3, 2024 4:06 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (3rd July 2024) adjourned sine die. After the Upper House adopted a Motion of Thanks to President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of both the Houses, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar  made an announcement in this regard.