Indian-American Seema Verma appointed in US Coronavirus Task Force
Indian-American health policy consultant Seema Verma has been selected as one of the key members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force constituted by US President Donald Trump. This task force is constituted to combat Coronavirus that has claimed six lives in the country and infected over 90 others.
World Bank announces 12 billion USD help to fight coronavirus
The World Bank declared 12 billion USD to help countries that are grappling with economic impacts of coronavirus. The World Bank is to give financial support for the countries to act upon the needs and develop a fast response towards the spread of the virus.
RBL Bank sings partnership with Zomato to start co-branded credit cards
India private sector bank, RBL Bank (formerly known as Ratnakar Bank ltd) signed partnership with Online food ordering and delivery app Zomato to start co-branded credit cards, powered by Mastercard.
IIT Mandi inks deal with NABARD for setting up FPOs
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi & Enabling Women of Kamand (EWOK) Society has signed a tripartite deal with the National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for setting up three Farmer Producer Organization in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
Sudhanshu Pandey to be new CMD of MMTC Ltd
Sudhanshu Pandey has taken additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation (MMTC) Ltd. He is currently serving as Additional Secretary at the Department of Commerce. He was the successor of Ved Prakash.
Pune hosts 108th Indian Science Congress in 2021
The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) declared that Pune will host the annual session of 108th Indian Science Congress on January 3-7, 2021. The theme of the ISCA is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment” and focus on economic growth, environmental protection and social inclusion of all communities using science and technology.
Azlan Shah Cup postponed due to Coronavirus threat
The Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament has been postponed from April to September this year in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak all over the world. The tournament which was organized to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia from April 11 to 18, will now be held from September 24 to October 3. India is a regular at the event, was not supposed to participate this year.
Tasnim & Mansi clinches bronze at BWF Yonex Dutch Junior International
Tasnim Mir and Mansi Singh of India has clinched the bronze medal each in the girls’ singles Badminton event at the Yonex Dutch Junior International 2020, organized in Haarlem, Netherlands. Korean shuttler So Yul Lee defeated Indian shuttler Tasnim Mir by 21-19, 22-10 in the semifinals while Indonesian shuttler Saifi Rizka Nurhidayah defeated Indian shuttler Mansi Singh in the semifinals with a score of 21-11 and 21-16.
All India Police Athletic Championship starts in Haryana
All India Police Athletic Championship 2019 has started in the Panchkula District of Haryana. The 68th edition of All India Police Athletic Championship targets to improve India’s performance in the Olympics scheduled to be held in 2028. To achieve this feat, the Government of India has identified more than 15,000 children and has also commenced their training in 284 Sports Authority of India training centres across the country.
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