From German ‘Leaopard’ tanks reaching Ukraine to Indian Industrialist Naveen Jindal recieving award by the University of Texas, read on to know more about the latest trending news updates in our March 29 news roundup.
Indian industrialist Naveen Jindal awarded by University of Texas
Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Naveen Jindal, has been given the lifetime achievement award by University of Texas. Jindal, who is an alumnus of the University, was conferred the award for his achievements in the fields of industry, education and politics.
Humza Yousaf becomes first South Asian descent first minister of Scotland
Pakistani-origin Humza Yousaf has been confirmed as Scotland’s new First Minister. Humza won by a majority of votes to become the sixth first minister of Scotland. With this, he also becomes the first leader of Scotland of South Asian descent.
Waiting time for US visitor’s visa interview in India reduced by 60% this year
Thanks to a number of steps taken by the Biden administration, the waiting time for US visitor’s visa in India was seen to be reduced by 60% this year, according to a senior official. India is among a few countries that saw an increase in applications for US visitor’s visa post pandemic.
BFI chief Ajay Singh elected vice president of International Boxing Association
Chief of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), Ajay Singh, has been appointed as the Vice President of International Boxing Association (IBA). During the conference where his appointment was announced, the venue for the next Youth World Boxing Championship was also disclosed to be the Croatian city of Poreč.
IIT Madras develops portable device that detects adulteration in milk in 30 seconds
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras have developed a 3D portable device that can detect adulterated milk in 30 seconds. This paper-based device, which requires only a milliliter of liquid to detect adulteration, can also detect adulterated water, juices and milkshakes.
Much-awaited German and British tanks arrive in Ukraine
The long-awaited shipment of German ‘Leopard’ tanks and British ‘Challenger 2’ tanks have finally arrived in Ukraine. In more updates from the Russia-Ukraine war, a Russian navy fleet test-fired a anti-ship cruise missile slightly off Japan’s coast.
China bailed out 22 ‘Belt and Road’ countries between 2008 and 2021
According to a study by World Bank researchers, China spent $240 billion between 2008 and 2021 in ‘bailing out’ countries that are debtors in Xi Jinping’s ‘Belt and Road’ project. The list includes Argentina, Turkey, Kenya and Pakistan among other 18 countries.
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