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India co-sponsors United Nations Security Council Resolution on women peacekeepers

August 31, 2020

India has decided to co-sponsor a UN security council resolution that calls for the full, effective, and meaningful participation of women personnel in peacekeeping operations.

First woman DG of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security: Usha Padhee

August 31, 2020

Usha Padhee currently serving as the joint secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has been given additional charge as director general of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).

For the 2nd consecutive year Punjab University wins prestigious Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy

August 31, 2020

The second consecutive year in a row that Panjab University has won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for the year 2019.

Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance & Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank partnered with each other

August 31, 2020

Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance & Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank has partnered with each other virtually with an objective to sell life insurance, health and pension products at all the branches of APGB.

UAE launches Agriota platform to bridge the gap between its food industry, Indian farmers

August 31, 2020

The United Arab Emirates has launched ‘Agriota’, an e-market platform to bridge the gap between Indian farmers and its food industry.
Agriota is a new technology-driven agri-commodity trading and sourcing e-market platform.

Goa will host 51st IFFI

August 31, 2020

Goa will host Fifty first International Film Festival of India IFFI from November 20th to 28th.

Tamil Nadu govt withdraws E-Pass system for travel within state

August 31, 2020

Tamil Nadu government has announced a series of relaxations including the withdrawal of e-pass for inter-state travel after the announcement of Unlock 4.0 guidelines by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The month of September to observed as ‘Nutrition Month’

August 31, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that from now on September will be observed as ‘Nutrition Month’ during his monthly ‘Mann in Baat’ radio programme.

‘Seva Saptah’ from Sep 14-20

August 31, 2020

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17, The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to celebrate by observing Seva Saptah from 14th to 20th September.

CISF develop a mobile app “Pensioners Corner”

August 30, 2020

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has developed a mobile app named “Pensioners Corner” to reach to the pensioners and to bring them on to the digital platform as a one stop solution.

Athletics coach Purshottam Rai passes away

August 30, 2020

The veteran athletics coach Purshottam Rai has passed away due to a cardiac arrest on 28 August 2020. He was 79. He was to be conferred the prestigious Dronacharya Award in the lifetime category on National Sports day this year.

The prize money of Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dronacharya and Dhyanchand Awards enhanced

August 30, 2020

The Ministry of Sports has announced a hike in the award money for four of the seven categories of the National Sports and Adventure Awards.

National Sports Awards 2020

August 30, 2020

President of India Ram Nath Kovind on August 29, 2020, virtually conferred the National Sports and Adventure Award 2020 on the occasion of the National Sports Day. President Mr. Kovind presented the Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Dronacharya Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, and Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award.

Mustapha Adib will be the next PM of Lebanon

August 30, 2020

Lebanon’s Ambassador to Germany, Mustapha Adib is set to become Lebanon’s next Prime Minister. The government, led by Hassan Diab, quit this month amid anger over an explosion in the capital Beirut.

India ranks 72 globally in terms of average monthly wage

August 30, 2020

In a global survey conducted by Picodi.com, an international e-commerce platform which provides discount coupons, India is placed at 72 among 106 nations while Switzerland tops the chart.

Reliance Retail to acquire Future Group’s retail

August 30, 2020

Under the new acquisition agreement, Reliance Retail and Fashion Lifestyle Limited will be taking over the retail and wholesale undertaking of Future Group for Rs 24,713 crore. The logistics and warehousing businesses of the Future Group will also be transferred to Reliance Retail.

‘Major Dhyan Chand Vijaypath Yojana’ scheme launched by UP government

August 30, 2020

Uttar Pradesh (UP) Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya launched ‘Major Dhyan Chand Vijaypath Yojana’ scheme under which 19 International Players will get road connectivity to their homes.

Assam skill University to be set up at Mangaldoi in Darrang

August 30, 2020

The first ever Skill University in north eastern states of the country will come up soon at Mangaldoi in Darrang. It will be set up by the Assam government .The total cost of setting up the University is estimated at Rs 900 crore with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank.

Nitin Gadkari inaugurated National highway projects in Maharashtra

August 30, 2020

Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone and inaugurated National highway projects worth Rs. 777 Cr. in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.

Restrictions imposed on International commercial flight operations remain suspended till 30th September

August 30, 2020

As per the latest order by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA, the international scheduled commercial flight operations will remain suspended till September 30, 2020.

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