Hollywood actor Leonardo Di Caprio is joining with billionaire investors and philanthropists Laurene Powell Jobs and Brian Sheth to create an environmental organization called “Earth Alliance”.
It will work globally to protect ecosystems and wildlife, support renewable energy and secure indigenous rights to the benefit of all life on Earth.
New Space India Limited (NSIL) has been incorporated as a ‘new’ commercial arm of Department of Space to tap the benefits of the Research & Development carried out by ISRO.
Antrix Corporation limited was the first commercial venture started in 1992 to market the products and services of ISRO.
Chinese player Li Shi Feng has won the men’s singles title of Canada Open Badminton. He defeated India’s Parupalli Kashyap in the title clash.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a USD 6 billion loan over a period of 3 years for the cash strapped Pakistan.
The financial aid includes an immediate disbursement of USD 1 billion to help Pakistan address its Balance of Payment crisis.
The Department of State of USA has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist outfit.
BLA is blamed for the civil war-like situation in Balochistan, which is Pakistan’s largest province.