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1st bank to enable document embedding feature on SFMS started by IDBI Bank

September 30, 2020

Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) become the first to implement the new feature of document embedding facility with Letter of Credit (LC) / Bank Guarantee (BG) messages over SFMS (Structured Financial Messaging System) platform of Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS).

Vakrangee gets RBI approval to set up BBPS unit

September 30, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted in-principle approval to Vakrangee Ltd to set up Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU) to handle payment services related to bills.

Power Minister signs MoU with Power Finance Corporation Limited

September 30, 2020

Power Finance Corporation Ltd has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Union Power Ministry to achieve various targets by PFC during FY 2020-21.

Mukesh Ambani topped the IIFL Hurun India Rich List 2020

September 30, 2020

IIFL Hurun India released the Rich List for the year of 2020. Reliance Industry’s Chairman Mukesh Ambani topped the IIFL Hurun India Rich List 2020 with a total wealth of Rs 6.58 lakh crore. He has topped the list of richest Indians for the 9th consecutive year.

Special Humanitarian Action Award of UNDP conferred to Sonu Sood

September 30, 2020

The prestigious Special Humanitarian Action Award of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) conferred to Sonu Sood for selflessly extending a helping hand and sending lakhs of migrants, stranded students across geographies abroad, back to their homes.

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur named FTII governing council chairman

September 30, 2020

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced Shekhar Kapur as the new President of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society and Chairman of FTII Governing Council. His tenure will be till March 3, 2023.

Rinki Sethi appointed as Chief Information Security Officer of Twitter

September 30, 2020

Twitter has appointed former IBM executive Rinki Sethi as Chief Information Security Officer.

India and Denmark: Green strategic partnership

September 30, 2020

India and Denmark held a bilateral summit through a virtual platform on Green strategic partnership that will address global challenges and solutions on green energy transition and climate change.

A book titled ‘A bouquet of flowers’ launched by Rajnath Singh

September 30, 2020

A book titled ‘A bouquet of flowers’ launched by Rajnath Singh. The book is written by Dr Krishna Saksena.

ITBP chief S S Deswal given additional charge of NSG DG

September 30, 2020

National Security Guard (NSG) has been given additional charge to the ITBP Director General, S S Deswal.

Abhilash, veteran songwriter passes away

September 30, 2020

Abhilash, veteran songwriter, passes away. He was best known for the song ‘Itni Shakti Hame Dena Daata’ from the 1986 film Ankush.

Dr. G S Amur, veteran writer and critic passes away

September 30, 2020

Dr. G S Amur, veteran writer and critic, passes away. He was proficient in Kannada and English languages. He has won many awards including Sahitya Akademi Award, Rajyotsava Award and Bharatiya Bhasha Award.

1st October observed as International Day of Older Persons

October 1, 2020

1st October is observed as International Day of Older Persons to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world.
The theme of International Day of Older Persons 2020: Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?

DGCA extends ban on international flights till October 31

October 1, 2020

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services to and from India till October 31, 2020.

‘Operation My Saheli’ launched by South Eastern Railway

October 1, 2020

‘Operation My Saheli’ launched by South Eastern Railway to enhance the security of women passengers in the train throughout the entire journey from the originating point to their destinations.

Gujarat govt signs MoU with Denmark in the water sector

October 1, 2020

A 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed by Gujarat govt with Denmark in the water sector.

Yes Bank partnered with BSE to empower small business companies

October 1, 2020

Yes Bank partnered with BSE to empower the SME segment through awareness and knowledge-sharing programmes.

NITI Aayog signs Statement of Intent with Embassy of the Netherlands

October 1, 2020

NITI Aayog signs Statement of Intent with Embassy of the Netherlands to support the decarbonization and energy transition agenda for accommodating cleaner and more energy.

Flipkart partnered with Bajaj Allianz launch cyber insurance cover

October 1, 2020

Flipkart partnered with Bajaj Allianz to launch cyber insurance cover for online financial frauds. The product is named ‘Digital Suraksha Group Insurance’ which will help customers who want to cover themselves against financial losses.

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2020 announced

October 1, 2020

The Union science and technology minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2020 at the Foundation Day celebration of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). 14 Scientists awarded with the prize.

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