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'Punjab National Bank' (PNB) has announced the closure of inactive accounts from June 1, 2024.

England's legendary fast bowler James Anderson has announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. The fast bowler, who has played for England for 20 years, has announced his retirement on social media.

International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on 12 May. In fact, on this day in 1820, Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, was born.

The researchers found that the offspring of C. elegans worms, after ingesting disease-causing bacteria, inherited the knowledge from birth to avoid those same bacteria. C. elegans, a nematode worm, matures from egg to adult in 3–5 days, providing insights into human and biological science. It was the first multicellular organism whose genome sequence and nerve wiring were mapped.

Japan defeated Pakistan 4–1 in a penalty shootout to lift its first Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Trophy. The final match, held at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia on May 11, 2024, ended 2–2 in normal time. The victory secured Japan's first title in the tournament.

Veteran New Zealand cricketer Colin Munro retired from international cricket after a 123-match career with the Black Caps. He last played for New Zealand in 2020.

India and Moldova signed an agreement allowing visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passports. The objective of this agreement is to strengthen bilateral relations established since 20 March 1992.

Researchers have rediscovered a rare tree species, Uniala multibracteata, after 140 years in a non-protected area of the Vagamon Hills of the Western Ghats. Locally known as Kattupuvamkurunnila, it belongs to the Uniyala genus, named after the famous taxonomist BP Uniyal. This small tree or large shrub, 2 to 5 meters high, has cottony, hairy leaves and beautiful flowers that bloom from October to January.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Assam Chief Secretary to identify the officials responsible for granting permission for construction activities in the Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary. Established in 1998, the sanctuary is located adjacent to the Great Himalayan Range in Sonitpur district of Assam. Its climate is subtropical, with heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding from rivers such as the Burhi Dihing and Namchang.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released updated dietary guidelines for Indians in 2024, developed by researchers at the National Institute of Nutrition in Hyderabad. The guidelines aim to tackle obesity, emphasizing physical activity, regular exercise and limitations on salt and high fat/sugar foods.