A consignment of around 90 tonnes of nine different Made in India Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) left Mundra port for the Republic of Cuba on June 2, 2024. These APIs are critical for producing essential antibiotics that are needed for the treatment of chronic communicable diseases.

The APIs sent by India will be utilized by Cuban drug manufacturers to produce antibiotics in various forms such as tablets, capsules, syrups, and injections. These forms are crucial for effective treatment and management of chronic diseases that have a significant impact on public health in Cuba. This initiative is part of India’s broader effort to support global health and to provide assistance to countries in need.

Gautam Adani has retaken the tag of richest person in Asia after a surge in stock price of the listed companies in his apples-to-airport conglomerate helped him overtake Reliance Industries head Mukesh Ambani.

Mr. Adani with a net worth of $111 billion is now ranked as the 11th richest in the world, ahead of Mr. Ambani whose $109 billion wealth placed him at No. 12, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Shares of all Adani Group companies surged on Friday by up to 14% after U.S. brokerage Jefferies put a bullish view on the group that is back to an expansion spree with a planned $90 billion capital expenditure over the next decade.

India’s DP Manu and Nithya Ramraj brought home one gold and one silver medals, respectively, at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024 on Saturday. In men’s Javelin throw, Manu clinched the gold medal with the best effort of 81.58 metres. He started the competition with a throw of 78.32. However, he secured the top spot in the competition in the sixth and final attempt, to finish with the best throw of 81.58 metres. Chao Tsun Cheng of Chinese Taipei won the silver with a throw of 76.21 metres while his compatriot Chao-Hong Huang with 71.24 metre took the bronze medal.

Meanwhile, in the women’s 100 metre hurdles, Nithya Ramraj bagged the silver medal with a timing of 13.23 seconds. Former world champion Nia Ali of USA won the gold medal after clocking 12.80 seconds, while Zhang Bo-ya of Chinese Taipei won the bronze medal with a timing of 13.28 seconds.

India’s Tanvi Sharma bagged the women’s singles title of the Bonn International Badminton Tournament, in Germany on Saturday. The young Indian shuttler defeated Wang Pei Yu of Taiwan in straight sets, 21-19, 22-20. This is the first senior title for the 15-year-old Tanvi.

In the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024, the Indian contingent concluded the campaign with a remarkable medal haul, bagging seven medals including three golds, three silvers and one bronze medal. In women’s Long Jump, Nayana James clinched the gold medal, registering the best jump of 6.43 metres today. Sumire Hata of Japan won the silver, while Yu Jeongmi of South Korea won the bronze medal.

In Men’s 800 metres, India’s Ankesh Choudhary bagged the gold, clocking 1 minute 50.63 seconds, while compatriot Somnath Chouhan won the silver medal clocking 1 minute 50.88 seconds. Hussein Lorana of Philippines won the bronze medal.

In Men’s pole vault, Dev Meena won the silver medal. Yong Fu Huang of Chinese Taipei also registered a leap of 5.10 metre. However, Yong won the gold medal courtesy of fewer fouls. Another Chinese Taipei athlete Huang Chen Chi took the bronze for a height of 4.80m.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sushil Kumar Singh (IRSME) as Chairperson of Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Friday.

According to an order issued from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) on May 30, Singh has been appointed as Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority in place of SK Mehta (IFoS) with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post, for an overall tenure upto the date of his superannuation on January 31, 2027 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Dr Helen Mary Roberts, serving in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps, has made history by becoming the first woman from the Christian and minority community to achieve the rank of brigadier in the Muslim-majority country.

Roberts was among Pakistan Army officers promoted as brigadiers and full colonels by the Selection Board, The News reported on Sunday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Helen on her promotion as Brigadier, saying the whole nation was proud of her and thousands of hardworking women like her from minority communities who are serving the country with distinction.

Cycling is an extremely fun and low-impact workout routine. More than anything, bicycles are a sustainable mode of transportation. They help in reducing pollution and are great for the body as well. Cycling regularly helps in strengthening the leg muscles and reducing Cholesterol levels, thereby promoting good heart health. Every year, World Bicycle Day is observed to urge people to shift to the sustainable mode of transportation. World Bicycle Day also raises awareness about the many benefits of cycling every day. As we celebrate World Bicycle Day today (June 3), here is a list of the most scenic cycle routes in India that you must explore.

The central government has given another gift to its employees. After increasing the Dearness Allowance (DA) by 4 per cent, the government has now decided to raise the gratuity limit. The retirement and death gratuity limit has been increased by 25 per cent. This raises the limit from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. The new gratuity limit will be effective from January 1, 2024.

An Office Memorandum dated May 30, 2024, announced this decision. This follows the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. The maximum limit for retirement and death gratuity under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, or the Central Civil Services (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021, is now Rs 25 lakh. The decision was originally made on April 30, but it was stayed by a circular on May 7.

Gratuity is a reward given by a company to an employee who has worked for a long time. It is given in addition to salary, pension and Provident Fund (PF). An employee is entitled to gratuity only if they have worked for at least five years in the company.

The world’s highest polling station in Tashigang, located in the Spiti Valley at an altitude of 15,256 ft has been declared a model polling station.

There are a total of 62 voters in Tashigang — 37 men and 25 women.

“Tashigang polling station is special because it is the highest polling station in the world,” assistant returning officer Rahul Jian. This polling station was set up for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, when a 100% polling was recorded.

Located close to the China border, both Tashigang and Giu polling booths have been declared sensitive centres, and separate security arrangements have been put in place.