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2300-kilometre submarine optical fibre cable network between Chennai and Andaman and Nicobar Islands inaugurated

August 10, 2020

To boost tourism and digital services in the Islands, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a 2300-kilometre submarine optical fibre cable network between Chennai and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

A Railway Museum launched at Hubballi in Karnataka

August 10, 2020

A Railway Museum Launched at Hubballi in Karnataka where the artefacts are broadly arranged in three sections, at two cottages named Malaprabha and Ghataprabha and the outdoor section.
This museum is launched by Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi virtually.

Silk Training cum Production Center started by KVIC in Arunachal Pradesh

August 10, 2020

States First Silk Training cum Production Center started by KVIC in the tribal village of Chullyu in Arunachal Pradesh. All the required machinery like handlooms, Charkha, Silk reeling machines and warping drums would be installed here.

Mahinda Rajapaksa took oath as PM of Sri Lanka for the 4th time

August 10, 2020

Mahinda Rajapaksa took oath as PM of Sri Lanka for the fourth time that the 74-year-old Sri Lanka People’s Party (SLPP) leader has been appointed as the PM of Sri Lanka.

PNB Housing Finance appointed Hardayal Prasad as its new MD& CEO

August 10, 2020

PNB Housing Finance appointed former SBI Card head Hardayal Prasad as its new MD & CEO.

Defence Minister banned the import of 101 defence items

August 10, 2020

Defence Minister banned the import of 101 defence items with an aim to promote the defence production of our country towards becoming Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

‘AIR SUVIDHA’ launched by DIAL for International Passenger

August 10, 2020

A first-of-its-kind web portal named ‘AIR SUVIDHA’ Portal developed by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL).International passengers won’t have to fill physical copies of self declaration and quarantine exemption forms when they arrive in India.It makes everything contactless for the International passengers.

“Medicine Van” started for flood victims of Bihar

August 11, 2020

“Medicine Van ” started for flood victims of Bihar and it was flagged off by Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda. The Thakurdwara Trust, of Jorbhag Delhi provided 15 Lakh rupees for medical support.

“Indira Van Mitan Yojana” launched by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

August 11, 2020

“Indira Van Mitan Yojana” launched by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on 9 August 2020, on the occasion of the World Tribal Day, to bring prosperity to forest dwellers (especially tribal) by opening up self-employment opportunities.

Industrial policy 2020-23 launched by AP

August 11, 2020

Industrial policy 2020-23 launched by AP to support the MSME sector in the state for its development and growth in the state. This policy will be effective till the year 2023.

Rajasthan government has decided to provide free food grains till November

August 11, 2020

Rajasthan government has decided to provide free food grains till November National Food Security Mission. They will provide five kg of wheat per person and one kg of gram per family under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana.

Hassan Diab PM of Lebanon resigned

August 11, 2020

Hassan Diab, PM of Lebanon resigned after the catastrophic blast in the capital of the country, Beirut, on August 4.

Bangladesh will set up War Memorial for Indian soldiers

August 11, 2020

Bangladesh is planning to set up a War Memorial for Indian soldiers who died in 1971 during Bangladesh’s struggle for independence from Pakistan.

World’s first Covid-19 vaccine developed by Russia

August 11, 2020

World’s first Covid-19 vaccine developed by Russia. This first coronavirus vaccine is developed jointly by Gamaleya Research Institute and the Russian Defence Ministry.

Bihar Pollution Control Board signs MoA with IIT Delhi

August 11, 2020

Bihar Pollution Control Board signs MoA with IIT Delhi with an objective to set up a geographical information system (GIS) based platform to check air quality management in the state.

A.P. government signs MoU with “Boston Group”

August 11, 2020

Andhra Pradesh government has signed an MoU with “Boston Group” (US Firm) with an objective to set up an IT company in Visakhapatnam which will expected to create 250+ jobs in the IT sector.

IIT Kharagpur has conferred the ‘Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Awards 2020’

August 11, 2020

IIT Kharagpur has conferred the ‘Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Awards 2020’ for developing a mechanism for generating electricity from wet clothes left under sunlight to dry.

Alexander Lukashenko won the Presidential election of Belarus

August 11, 2020

Alexander Lukashenko won the Presidential election of Belarus for the 6^th time with 80.23 per cent of the vote.

Mauritania elected its new PM named Mohamed Ould Bilal

August 11, 2020

Mohamed Ould Bilal has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Mauritania and the appointment was made by the Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.

Max Verstappen has won the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix

August 11, 2020

Max Verstappen, a Red Bull racer has won the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.

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