🌍 WHO Declares Kenya Free from Sleeping Sickness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Kenya free from human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), a deadly disease caused by parasites transmitted by the tsetse fly. This marks a major public health victory after decades of medical campaigns, vector control, and community surveillance. Kenya is now among the few African nations to eliminate the disease as a public health problem.
🤝 Azerbaijan & Armenia Sign Historic Peace Deal
In a breakthrough moment, Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a historic agreement to end decades of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The deal — mediated by global partners — includes border demarcation, prisoner swaps, and cooperation in trade and infrastructure. It could transform the South Caucasus into a stable economic corridor linking Europe and Asia.
🚄 ‘Rudrastra’ – India’s Longest Train Ever
Indian Railways has rolled out ‘Rudrastra’, its longest train to date, designed for high-volume freight transportation. Stretching beyond 3 km, this mega-train can carry significantly more cargo in one trip, reducing congestion, fuel costs, and carbon emissions. It is part of India’s broader freight modernization strategy under the Gati Shakti plan.
🏦 AU Small Finance Bank Gets RBI Nod to Become Universal Bank
AU Small Finance Bank, India’s largest small finance bank by assets, has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition into a universal bank. This shift will allow AU to offer a wider range of banking services — from corporate lending to international banking — and compete directly with larger private sector banks.
🚨 Punjab Launches ‘Baaz Akh’ Anti-Drone System to Curb Cross-Border Smuggling
The Punjab government has launched ‘Baaz Akh’, an advanced anti-drone surveillance and neutralization system to combat cross-border drug trafficking from Pakistan. Equipped with radar tracking, jamming technology, and high-resolution cameras, the system is aimed at detecting and disabling drones carrying narcotics and weapons into Indian territory.
