Afghanistan ranks fourth with highest crime rate in 2023

10 Apr 2023

According to the World Population Review (WPR), Afghanistan will have the fourth-highest crime rate in the world in 2023, according to the Afghan-based Khaama Press. The fourth-highest crime rate is seen in this nation. For every 100,000 persons, more than 76 crimes are committed in Afghanistan. Corruption, assassinations, drug trafficking,...

G20 expert group constituted for strengthening MDBs

28 Mar 2023

The G20 expert group on "Strengthening Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)" was recently constituted under India's G20 Presidency. The expert panel will deliver its findings to the Indian G20 Presidency before June 30, 2023. For the 21st century, an updated multilateral development system (MDB) ecosystem will be developed, with milestones and...

Cyclone Freddy rips through Africa’s Malawi, claiming 190 lives

15 Mar 2023

Tropical Cyclone Freddy tore through southern Malawi, killing at least 190 people, according to local officials on Tuesday. Survivors are still searching for loved ones in the worst-hit areas. In the nation, 37 individuals have been reported missing and at least 584 injuries. The cyclone is "weakening but will continue...

India’s global identity through UPI and RuPay: PM Modi

07 Mar 2023

The world recognises India through its use of the RuPay and UPI technologies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a statement on Tuesday. PM Modi addressed the subject of 'Enhancing Efficiency of the Financial Services for Creating Growth Opportunities' during a post-budget webinar. "In the era of 'Industry 4.0,' platforms...

India exports increased by 14.57 percent in January 2023: Piyush Goyal

15 Feb 2023

India's exports rose significantly in January 2023, according to the Commerce and Industry Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal. He mentioned this while addressing the council at the national export excellence award function in New Delhi. The minister urged the industry to explore new territories, innovate, and forge new collaborations to achieve...

“Extensive Damage”: New Zealand declares national emergency over Cyclone Gabrielle

14 Feb 2023

New Zealand declared a national state of emergency for only the third time in its history on Tuesday as Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread flooding, landslides and huge ocean swells, forcing evacuations and stranding people on rooftops. There were about 225,000 people without electricity. After the declaration, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins...

ISRO successfully introduces SSLV to the World

10 Feb 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the second developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The launch took place at 9.18 am, Friday. The SSLV-D2 successfully put into their intended orbit Earth Observation Satellite, Janus-1 and Chennai-based space startup SpaceKidz's AzaadiSAT-2....

Death toll from deadly Turkey-Syria earthquakes crosses 16000, likely to rise higher

09 Feb 2023

The death toll from devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this week is now at least 16,035. At least 12,873 people have died in Turkey, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) on Thursday. In contrast, in Syria, the total number of fatalities is at least...

Earthquake death toll exceeds 9,600 in Turkey, Syria

08 Feb 2023

The number of sufferers in Turkey and Syria continues to climb rapidly more than 48 hours after earthquakes leveled towns and cities in the two countries. The death update so far estimated that 9,600 in these two countries, making it the world's deadliest earthquake disaster in over a decade. Rescue...

Massive earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, death toll rises to nearly 5,000

07 Feb 2023

It was 6 February in the morning, a magnitude of 7.8 earthquake hit south-eastern Turkey and parts of Syria. Till now, the death count reported more than 5,000 and tens of thousands lives are injured. The quake was followed by a tremor 7.5 struck just 9 hours later, as well...