Najib Mikati has become the new Prime Minister of Lebanon with 72 votes in the Parliament. This will be Mikati's third time serving as the Prime Minister of the country.
World Health Organization is observed on 28th July every year as "World Hepatitis Day". This day is celebrated to enhance awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes a range of health problems, including liver cancer.
World Nature Conservation Day is observed on 28th July every year. The main objective of celebrating this day is to raise awareness about protecting nature and adopting best practices for conserving our natural resources.
Internationa Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank Group, has provided a loan of $250 million ( Rs. 1,875 crores) to HDFC, to promote affordable green housing finance for low and middle-income borrowers.
In a major boost to agricultural produce exports from Uttarakhand, the first consignment of vegetables including curry leaf, okra, pear and bitter gourd sourced from the farmers of Haridwar, was exported to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.