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WHO Issues First Guideline on GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity Treatment

WHO Endorses GLP-1 Therapies for Obesity but Flags Access Barriers

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever guideline recommending GLP-1 receptor agonists as part of long-term obesity treatment, reflecting a major shift in the global approach to managing one of the world’s fastest-growing health challenges. With more than one billion people now living with obesity, WHO’s guidance aims to expand scientifically validated treatment options while cautioning that access remains a critical obstacle.

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IGI Airport Becomes India’s First Water-Positive Mega Airport

IGI Becomes India’s First Water-Positive Airport

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has become the first water-positive airport in India among facilities handling over 40 million passengers annually, marking a major milestone in sustainable aviation infrastructure. The certification, awarded during the Water Innovation Summit 2025, underscores IGI’s commitment to responsible resource management and climate-resilient operations.

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RBI Releases National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025–30

RBI Unveils Five-Year National Financial Inclusion Strategy

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025–30, a five-year roadmap aimed at deepening and strengthening India’s financial inclusion architecture. The strategy focuses on ensuring that individuals, households and micro enterprises not only gain access to financial services but also actively use them to improve economic resilience.

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FY25 Sees Surge in RBI Ombudsman Grievances Private Banks Lead Complaints

RBI Reports 13% Rise in Ombudsman Complaints in FY25

The Reserve Bank of India has reported a notable rise in consumer grievances under its Integrated Ombudsman Scheme for FY25, signalling heightened awareness among customers as well as persistent service gaps across banks and financial institutions. The total volume of complaints reflects evolving customer expectations in a rapidly digitalising banking ecosystem.

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Amar Subramanya Appointed Apple’s New Vice President of AI

Amar Subramanya to Lead Apple’s Next Phase of AI Development

Apple has announced a major leadership shift in its Artificial Intelligence division, appointing Amar Subramanya as the company’s new Vice President of AI. The move signals Apple’s renewed push to accelerate its AI capabilities at a time when global competition in generative and multimodal AI continues to intensify.

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