The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched LVM3 M 4 rocket carrying Chandrayaan 3 at 2.35 PM from the second launch pad of India's spaceport at Sriharikota. 

Akashvani Correspondent reports that India's mission to the Moon was witnessed by a variety of spectators at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre. It was a momentous occasion for hundreds of school students and people of all ages who had gathered at the venue outside the ISRO campus to see the historical achievement. More than 200 media personnel who assembled at the terrace of the media centre cheered even as the heavy weight vehicle LVM 3 M4 rocket soared into the clear blue sky. Guests including minister Dr Jitendra Singh congratulated and changed pleasantries even as the rocket blasted off. Scientists at ISRO said that it was a penance to them to have a successful moon mission. The mission is not complete for another thirty days till the rover lands on the moon. With yet another landmark achievement India has strengthened its position as a global player in the space industry. 

The world renowned ‘Young University Rankings-2023’ by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings system has placed Lovely Professional University (LPU) in World’s Rank Band 251-300 among the universities created since 1973.

Being ahead of three IITs including IIT Guwahati & Bhubaneswar (301-350) band; IIT Mandi (351-400) band; and many other government and private institutions of the world; LPU has once again created a benchmark in global education with such a remarkable ranking.

The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), a multidisciplinary arts space housed within the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, is preparing to present 'NMACC Bachpan,' a special event for children aged 2-14.

'NMACC Bachpan' is an engaging and diverse platform dedicated to children, offering a multitude of immersive experiences such as theater performances, interactive workshops, engaging interactions, arts and crafts activities and many other exciting offerings, NMACC said.

DBS, a leading financial services group in Asia, has been named the World's Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility in the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023. In the same awards, DBS was also recognised as Asia's Best Bank for Wealth Management for a second consecutive year.

The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are widely regarded as one of the most esteemed accolades in the global banking industry and are seen as an endorsement of excellence and best practices. The awards recognise institutions that demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership in areas such as banking, investment banking, asset management and capital markets.

Foreign tourists have been granted permission to visit and stay at Hanle in Changthang region for the Ladakh nomadic festival on July 15 and 16.

The ministry of Home affairs has granted permission to foreign tourists to visit and stay at Hanle in Changthang region, specifically for the upcoming Ladakh nomadic festival.

The festival is scheduled to be held on July 15 and 16 at Hanle in Changthang region.

As part of India’s G20 presidency, G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies FCBD meeting began in Gandhinagar today. The two-day meeting is being organised ahead of the third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBGs) meeting which is scheduled to take place at Gandhinagar in Gujarat during 17 and 18th July. Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Dr. Shaktikanta Das, will jointly chair the FMCBG meeting.

FCBD meeting began in the presence of secretary of department of Economic Affairs, Ajay Seth. Talking about the G-20 finance meetings, Mr. Seth said more than 500 delegates including Governors, Deputy Governors, Ministers and Heads from G-20 nations, invited countries and international organisations will participate in the meetings. He said the focus of the Deputies’ meeting will be to discuss the outcome document for the consideration of FMCBGs.

NITI Aayog is set to release the third edition of Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for States and UTs for the year 2022 on Monday.

The report will have details about India’s export performance amid the prevailing global trade context in 2021-22, followed by an overview of the country’s sector-specific export performance.

The report will also highlight the need to develop districts as export hubs in the country and undertakes a district-level analysis of merchandise exports.

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Bhupender Yadav visited Tamil Nadu on Friday to launch a mangrove plantation programme in Kovalam creek in Tamil Nadu’s Chengalpattu district.

The drive is a part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme of the Government of India and around 100 people, including students, participated in the event. The officials noted that the plantation drive is a part of ongoing “Hariyali Mahotsav” with a particular focus on mangroves.

“Joined the celebration of Hariyali Mahotsav in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. Led a mangrove plantation drive along with about hundred other people as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme envisioned by PM Shri @narendramodi ji,” the Union Minister wrote on Twitter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 July said that India has decided to open a new consulate in Marseille in France. His announcement came while addressing the Indian community at La Seine Musicale in Paris. PM Modi also said that Saint Thiruvalluvar's statue will be installed in France. He said a statue of the great Thiruvalluvar in France is an honour for India.

The Prime Minister also noted that French football player Kylian Mbappe is a "superhit" among the youth in India and added that the player “is probably known to more people in India than in France".

In November 2022, at the winter meeting of the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR), a vote was held among the Committee’s members, and it was decided unanimously to approve the Bank of Israel’s accession as a member of the organization.

Since November, the World Bank has taken internal steps to approve the Bank of Israel’s membership, and following the convening of the spring session of the Committee in June, the World Bank issued an official approval for the Bank of Israel’s accession.