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  • Emphasis on Underserved Healthcare

  • Strengthening Global Partnerships

  • Telangana Pharma Blast

President Murmu Emphasizes Empathy and Underserved Healthcare at AIIMS Gorakhpur Convocation

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur on 2024-07-28, urging young doctors to serve underserved rural and tribal areas. She emphasized the importance of empathy in doctor-patient relationships and the need for a supportive ecosystem in medical education. She lauded AIIMS's high standards in medical education, research, and treatment, noting India's affordability and rise in medical tourism. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted improved health facilities in Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, the President addressed the Indian Veterinary Research Institute's 11th convocation in Bareilly.

Why it's important: President Murmu's address underscores the crucial role of healthcare professionals in bridging health disparities and building a healthier society, highlighting the need for empathy and improved access to quality medical care.

PM Modi's Five-Nation Tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a five-nation tour from 2nd to 9th July, visiting Ghana (2nd-3rd), Trinidad and Tobago (3rd-4th), Argentina (4th-5th), Brazil (6th-7th for the BRICS Summit), and Namibia (9th). The tour aims to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on economic, energy, and defense collaborations. Discussions will cover global governance reform, climate action, and expanding strategic partnerships in various sectors, including trade, technology, and agriculture. This is Modi's first bilateral visit to Ghana.

Why it's important: This five-nation tour strengthens India's diplomatic ties, boosts economic collaborations, and enhances its global standing, particularly within the Global South.

Telangana Pharma Blast Kills 12, Injures 26

A devastating blast at Sigachi Industry, a pharmaceutical company in Telangana's Sangareddy District, killed 12 workers and injured over 26 on an unspecified date. Around 60 workers were present during the explosion, which caused a fire and building collapse. Rescue efforts involving fire tenders, Disaster Response Forces, and the NDRF are ongoing, with some workers still trapped under debris. The State Government is providing support to affected families, and medical assistance is being given to the injured. The cause of the blast remains under investigation. President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences and announced ex-gratia payments of 2 lakh rupees to the deceased's kin and 50 thousand rupees to the injured.

Why it's important: This tragic industrial accident highlights critical workplace safety concerns and underscores the need for stringent regulations and enforcement to prevent future such incidents.

Global Chronicles 🌐 
  • President Trump signed an executive order terminating Syria sanctions, removing them while maintaining sanctions on Bashar al-Assad, and directing Secretary Rubio to explore UN sanctions relief.

  • Monsoon rains in Punjab, Pakistan, have killed 18 (11 children) and injured 57 in the last 24 hours, damaging 27 houses and threatening urban flooding in Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala.

Market Movers 🤑 
  • GST collections doubled in five years to ₹22.8 lakh crore in FY24-25, exceeding ₹11.37 lakh crore in 2020-21, with over 1.51 crore active registrations by April 30th, reflecting the system's success eight years after its 2017 rollout.

  • Steel is the backbone of a rising India, driven by policy push, innovation, and initiatives like the Domestically Manufactured Iron and Steel Products Policy and Production Linked Incentives.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 
  • 20-year-old Ayush Shetty won the US Open 2025, becoming the first Indian to win a BWF World Tour title this season, while 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma was runner-up.

  • India won the first T20 against England by 97 runs, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 112 and being named Player of the Match.

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