German lawmakers officially elected Social Democrat, Olaf Scholz as the new chancellor, putting an end to 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel.
Fitch Ratings has cut India's economic growth forecast to 8.4 per cent, earlier it was estimated at 8.7 per cent for the current fiscal year (2021-22, or FY22).
Konkani author Damodar Mauzo was awarded the 57th Jnanpith award 2022 on Tuesday, 7 December. The 77-year-old author was conferred with the nation's highest literary award for his "outstanding contribution to literature".
Chandrayaan-3 mission is likely to be launched during the third quarter of 2022 if normal workflow continues, informed Union Minister of State in the Department of Space Dr Jitendra Singh.