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HDFC Bank partnered with Adobe

August 28, 2020

HDFC Bank has partnered with Adobe to enhance the Digital Experiences of its Customers. The partnership is powered by Adobe Experience Cloud Solutions and will help HDFC Bank to deliver personalised digital experiences to customers.

IIT Alumni Council signs MOU with Russia for building Quantum Computers

August 28, 2020

Indian Institute of Technology’s (IIT) Alumni Council has signed an agreement with Russia’s Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and Russoft to build the world’s largest and fastest hybrid quantum computer in India.

NeGD, CSC E-Governance Services India Limited sign MoU to make UMANG app

August 28, 2020

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has signed an MOU with Common Service Center (CSC) e-Governance Services India Limited to facilitate delivery of Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG) services at CSCs, in an assisted mode.

Piyush Goyal attends virtual ASEAN-India Business Council meet

August 28, 2020

The Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on August 27, 2020, attended the virtual meeting of ASEAN-India Business Council Meet. India extends a hand of friendship to ASEAN countries through businesses for driving mutual success.

A book released on National Security by the Army chief

August 28, 2020

Indian Army Chief, General Manoj Mukund Naravane has released a book titled “National Security Challenges: Young Scholars’ Perspective” penned by university students.
The book published by the Army think-tank Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS).

Bryan brothers announce retirement from the sport

August 28, 2020

Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan have announced their retirement from the sport.
As the most accomplished team in doubles history, the Bryan brothers captured a record 119 trophies, including all four Grand Slams, all nine ATP Masters and Olympic gold medals, reports Xinhua news agency.

Arnold Meyer Spielberg, a pioneered computer designer passes away

August 28, 2020

Arnold Meyer Spielberg, a pioneered computer designer & an innovative engineer passed away at the age of 103.

29th August observed as National Sports Day

August 29, 2020

To mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, every year 29^th August is observed as National Sports Day. Major Dhyan Chand Singh won Olympics gold medals for India in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936.

Start-up contest “CHUNAUTI”

August 29, 2020

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad recently launched a Startup Challenge Contest “Chunauti” to promote startups indulged in software products. A total budget of Rs 95.03 Crore over a period of three years has been earmarked for this programme.

Indian Railways Set to Meet All its Energy Need of Over 33 Billion Units by 2030

August 29, 2020

Indian Railways is set to meet its energy consumption which will be over 33 billion units by 2030. Indian Railways has developed a mega plan to install solar power plants of capacity 20 Gigawatt(GW) by utilising vacant lands by 2030.

Kerala Inaugurates State’s First Marine Ambulance ‘Pratheeksha’

August 29, 2020

2020 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the State’s First fully equipped Marine Ambulance ‘Pratheeksha’. ‘Pratheeksha’ – built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) is the first of the three marine ambulances ordered by the state.

‘Iraada’ Campaign Launched J&K

August 29, 2020

In Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Dr Sagar D. Doifode , Doda District Deputy Commissioner(DCC) launched ‘Iraada’ campaign to receive the financial assistance benefits under various social welfare schemes, which includes old age pension, widow and handicap scheme.

The government will establish three Bamboo Cluster in J&K

August 29, 2020

Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region, plans to develop three Bamboo Clusters in Jammu, Katra and Samba region providing direct employment to nearly 25,000 people.

‘NRI unified portal’ launched by UP

August 29, 2020

To provide assistance to overseas Indians and NRIs of the state during any emergency, UP launched ‘NRI unified portal’

India’s first international women’s trade centre to be set up at Kochi

August 29, 2020

Kerala will set up India’s first international women’s trade centre (WTC), at Angamaly in Kochi, Kerala to boost women entrepreneurship.

HSBC India Launched Omni Collect

August 29, 2020

HSBC India has launched Omni Collect, a one-stop solution in India. It supports businesses to offer multiple payment options on a single platform.

AIFC, FCA signs MoU for the development of football in India and Australia

August 29, 2020

The Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Football Coaches Australia (FCA) for the development of football in India and Australia.

Dinesh Kumar Khara named as the next chairman of SBI

August 29, 2020

Dinesh Kumar Khara is named as the next chairman of the country’s largest lender SBI by replacing SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar, whose three-year term comes to an end on October 7.

14th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue

August 29, 2020

India and Singapore conducted the fourteenth Defence Policy Dialogue via video conferencing. The conference was Co-chaired by Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar Permanent Secretary (Defence), and his Singaporean counterpart Mr Chan Heng Kee.

Sri Lanka Cricketer Tharanga Paranavitana retires

August 29, 2020

Sri Lankan Nishad Tharanga Paranavitana announced retirement from all forms of International Cricket at the age of 38.

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