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GoI extends Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla’s tenure till 2021

October 19, 2020
Ajay Kumar Bhalla
  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of the tenure of Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla till August 22, 2021.

16 NH projects in Andhra Pradesh inaugurated

October 19, 2020
nitin gadkari
  • The Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 16 National Highways in Andhra Pradesh state on October 16, 2020.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches programme to ensure the safety of women

October 19, 2020
CM Yogi Adityanath
  • Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched the ‘Mission Shakti’ programme on October 17, 2020 to ensure safety of women in the state.

Bengali Vocal Artist Pradip Ghosh passes away

October 18, 2020
Pradip Ghosh
  • Noted Bengali elocutionist, Pradip Ghosh passed away.
  • His most notable works included his recitation of Tagore’s poems, especially those for children.

India-Sri Lanka Maritime Exercise SLINEX-20 to begin

October 18, 2020
INDRA NAVY
  • The eighth edition of annual Indian Navy (IN) and Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-20 is scheduled to be held off Trincomalee in Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 October 2020.

Rajkiran Rai becomes the new chairman of IBA

October 18, 2020
Rajkiran Rai
  • The Managing Director and CEO of Union Bank of India, Rajkiran Rai G has been elected as the Chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for the term 2020-21.

CRPF collaborates with IIT Delhi, DRDO

October 18, 2020
CRPF
  • The country’s largest paramilitary force, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has collaborated with IIT Delhi, Defence Research and Development Organisation, and Joint Advanced Technology Centre (JATC) to augment its Research and Development capabilities.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: October 17

October 18, 2020
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on 17 October throughout the world with an aim to raise awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution around the world, particularly in developing countries.
  • Theme: Acting together to achieve social and environmental justice for all’.

Dean Jones, former Australian batsman passes away

October 17, 2020
Dean Jones
  • The legendary former Australian batsman Dean Jones passed away on September 24, 2020, due to cardiac arrest. He was 59.

Sumit Nagpal becomes first Indian to enter the second round of Grand Slam Singles event

October 17, 2020
Sumit Nagpal
  • Sumit Nagpal created history by becoming the first Indian to win a singles’ main draw match at a grand slam in the last 7 years.