December 17, 2021 -

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurates Khelo India Women’s Hockey League

December 17, 2021

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur formally inaugurated the first-ever national-level Khelo India Women’s Hockey League at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. The winner of the Khelo India Women’s Hockey League will get a cash prize of 30 lakhs. In the first phase, total 14 teams will participate in the league and 42 …

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WhatsApp announces Digital Payments Utsav for 500 villages in India

December 17, 2021

WhatsApp has announced the Digital Payments Utsav for 500 villages in India. WhatsApp’s Digital Payments Utsav is a pilot program that promotes digital payments to empower individuals and businesses and is meant as a project to further the cause of financial inclusion. The aim is to empower villagers with access to digital payments via the …

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7-time champion Lewis Hamilton receives knighthood at Windsor Castle

December 17, 2021

Lewis Hamilton has picked up a new title only days after losing one on the track. The seven-time Formula One champion received a knighthood at Windsor Castle, London. Hamilton gets the honorary title of “Sir” after being knighted by the Prince of Wales for services to motorsports. Three other F1 drivers have been knighted: Jack …

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters the Sun’s upper atmosphere

December 17, 2021

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has entered the Sun’s upper atmosphere for, first time in history. In 2018, launched the Parker Solar Probe aims to unravel the mysteries of the Sun by travelling closer to it. After three years of launching, Parker has finally arrived in the solar atmosphere. Parker Solar Probe has flown through …

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Army Chief Naravane takes charge as Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

December 17, 2021

Army Chief General M.M. Naravane has assumed the charge as the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee that comprises the three service chiefs. The post fell vacant following the death of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in the Indian Air Force helicopter crash on December 8. General Naravane has been given the …

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TVS Motor and BMW Motorrad tie up to make electric vehicles

December 17, 2021

India’s TVS Motor Company will develop electric vehicles (EV) with BMW’s motorcycle brand in India, joining a host of Indian automakers that have sought to expand their clean mobility offering. The tie-up comes at a time when new-age start-ups like Ola Electric & Ather are ramping up investment in electric scooters. Buy Prime Test Series …

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Arvind Kumar joins Software Technology Parks of India as DG

December 17, 2021

Arvind Kumar has joined as Director General of Software Technology Parks of India. Software Technology Parks of India is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology Government of India. STPI is fuelling the culture of tech entrepreneurship and innovation in the country by launching 25 + Centres of Entrepreneurship in emerging …

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The book ‘Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work’ authored by Rahul Rawail released

December 17, 2021

Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu has released the book titled ‘Raj Kapoor: The Master At Work’ authored by Rahul Rawail. The book launch event was held at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, coinciding with Raj Kapoor’s 97th birth anniversary. The vice president described the book as a “labour of love and dedication”. …

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Adani tie-up agreement with SECI for green power

December 17, 2021

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has signed a purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to supply 4,667 MW of green power. It is the world’s largest-ever green power purchase agreement (PPA). The agreement is part of a manufacturing-linked solar tender of 8,000 MW awarded to AGEL by SECI in June 2020. So …

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Simone Biles named Time Magazine’s 2021 Athlete of the Year

December 17, 2021

Simone Biles was named Time magazine’s 2021 Athlete of the Year. The world’s most decorated gymnast, a four-time Olympic medalist, was hailed for putting her mental health first when she withdrew from four event finals at the Tokyo Olympics. Despite the setback, the 24-year-old managed to earn a team all-around silver and a bronze in …

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Daily Archives: December 17, 2021

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurates Khelo India Women’s Hockey League

WhatsApp announces Digital Payments Utsav for 500 villages in India

7-time champion Lewis Hamilton receives knighthood at Windsor Castle

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters the Sun’s upper atmosphere

Army Chief Naravane takes charge as Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

TVS Motor and BMW Motorrad tie up to make electric vehicles

Arvind Kumar joins Software Technology Parks of India as DG

The book ‘Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work’ authored by Rahul Rawail released

Adani tie-up agreement with SECI for green power

Simone Biles named Time Magazine’s 2021 Athlete of the Year

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