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The Election Commission has invited 75 international visitors from election management bodies of 23 countries under the International Election Visitors Program (IEVP) during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 in the country. It also includes members of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). Its objective is to acquaint foreign management bodies with Indian election practices.

Pakistan and China jointly launched Pakistan's first lunar mission iCube-Qamar. The 7 kg satellite, developed by Pakistan's Institute of Space Technology (IST), SUPARCO and China's SJTU, is part of China's Chang'e-6 mission.

In Indonesia, scientists observed a wild male orangutan treating a facial wound with chewed leaves of a medicinal plant. Orangutans, recognizable by their red fur, are the largest arboreal mammals, spending more than 90% of their time in trees. They inhabit Sumatra and Borneo, where their habitat ranges from swampy forests to mountainous areas.

Researchers recently discovered that FLVCR2, a protein, facilitates the transport of the essential nutrient choline into the brain. Choline plays an important role in cellular growth and metabolism, being present in both water- and fat-soluble forms. While the body can produce choline in the liver, dietary intake is necessary to meet daily requirements. Rich sources include meat, fish, dairy, eggs, as well as various fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024. This will be the ninth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup which will be held in Bangladesh from October 3 to 20. The Indian cricket team will face arch-rival Pakistan on 6 October.

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has been appointed as the National Brand Ambassador of UNICEF India. Kareena Kapoor has been associated with UNICEF India since 2014 and has worked on issues like girls' education, gender equality.

Global digital payments platform Visa on Tuesday announced that it has appointed Sujai Raina as the new country manager for India. Sandeep Ghosh will continue in his role as Group Country Manager for India and South Asia.

Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uike inaugurated the 'School on Wheels' at a function held in Imphal. The aim of this initiative is to provide educational opportunities to the children living in the camps. This initiative is being run by Vidya Bharati Shiksha Vikas Samiti Manipur.

RBI has approved the appointment of Sanjeev Nautiyal as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. He is currently an Independent Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India and is working as a consultant in various organizations.

International Thalassemia Day is celebrated every year on 08 May with the aim of spreading awareness about Thalassemia disease at the international level. World Thalassemia Day was established in the year 1994 by Panos Anghelzos, President and Founder of the Thalassemia International Federation. Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder.