Maldives Plans RuPay Launch to Strengthen Ties with India

• Maldives has announced its plan to introduce India's RuPay service.
• This decision emphasizes the increasing economic and financial cooperation between the two countries.
• The specific launch date for the RuPay service has not yet been revealed.
• This integration promises to enhance financial inclusivity and offer cost-saving benefits.

Anasuya Sengupta Won the Best Actress Award at Cannes

• Anasuya Sengupta has become the first Indian actor to win the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival.
• She received the award in honour for her role in "The Shameless," directed by Bulgarian filmmaker Constantin Bojanov.
• Reference Link: https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/anasuya-senguptas-historic-feat-to-kusrutis-kani-nancy-tyagi-palestine-indian-women-cannes-2024-film-festival-11716626570844.html

DD Kisan to launch two AI anchors AI Krish and AI Bhoomi

• DD Kisan unveils a new look and style on 26th May 2024.
• The channel introduces AI anchors, becoming the first Indian government TV channel to do so.
• Two AI anchors, AI Krish and AI Bhoomi, will present news 24/7.
• DD Kisan is the only TV channel in the country, which has been established by the Government of India and dedicated to the farmers. This channel was established on 26 May 2015.
• The objective of establishing DD Kisan Channel was to always keep the farmers informed about the changes in weather, global and local markets etc.

FTII student bags ‘La Cinef’ Award at 77th Cannes Film Festival

• "Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know," a film by FTII student Chidanand Naik, wins Cannes’ La Cinef Award for Best Short.
• The award was announced on May 23, 2024, at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
• Directed by Chidananda S Naik, with cinematography by Suraj Thakur, editing by Manoj V, and sound by Abhishek Kadam.
• Reference Link: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2021475 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnOZKnyqS3I&ab_channel=DrishtiCUET%3AEnglish