Kiren Rijiju launches new logo of Sports Authority of India
October 1, 2020
- The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju has launched the new logo of Sports Authority of India’s (SAI).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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