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Kolkata Team Emerges Victorious in Dubai Women’s Kabaddi Final

Introduction In a groundbreaking moment for women’s Kabaddi, Dubai played host to the India’s first-ever Women’s Kabaddi League, featuring an electrifying showdown between the Punjab Panthers and Uma Kolkata. The intense match concluded with the Uma Kolkata team emerging as the champions, securing a grand prize of ₹10,000,000. The Punjab team demonstrated commendable skills and …

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Boxing champion Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Sporting legend and India’s first-ever Olympic medallist in women’s boxing, Mary Kom, has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor, south-eastern England. Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, directing Oscar-nominated ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age’ received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the field of cinema …

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7 Handicrafts Products of Uttar Pradesh Gets Geographical Indication Tag

Geographical Indication Registry (Chennai, Tamil Nadu-TN) under the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade (DIPIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), has recognised 7 Handicrafts products from Uttar Pradesh with Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. Amroha Dholak. Kalpi Handmade Paper. Baghpat Home Furnishings. Barabanki Handloom Product. Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastashlip. Mainpuri Tarkashi. Sambhal Horn Craft. …

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DoT announces ‘5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023’

Introduction The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India has been actively organizing hackathons to encourage the development of 5G products and solutions. These initiatives have resulted in the creation of innovative solutions across various technological verticals. In line with its commitment to promoting technological advancements, the DoT has announced the commencement of applications for the …

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Union Minister Parshottam Rupala Launches “Report Fish Disease” App

Introduction The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying in the Government of India have taken a significant step towards digitizing the fish farming sector with the launch of the android-based mobile app, “Report Fish Disease” The app, unveiled by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, aims to enhance disease reporting …

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Ashes 2023: Australia’s Steve Smith becomes second-fastest ever to score 9000 Test runs

Steven Smith, the prominent Australian batsman, achieved another significant milestone by becoming the second-fastest player in the history of Test cricket to reach 9000 runs. The 34-year-old accomplished this feat in 174 innings, just two innings behind Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lankan captain, who achieved the same milestone in 172 innings. Smith, scoring his …

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Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication Transactions Reach Record High of 10.6 Million in May

Since its establishment in October 2021, Aadhaar-based face authentication transactions for service delivery have achieved an unprecedented milestone, recording an all-time high of 10.6 million in May. This marks the second consecutive month with over 10 million face authentication transactions, showcasing a remarkable 38% increase compared to January 2023 figures. The popularity of this technology …

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Virgin Galactic completes first manned mission to space

Introduction Virgin Galactic achieved a significant milestone as it successfully conducted its first commercial suborbital flight, named Galactic 01. With a crew comprising two Italian air force officers, an aerospace engineer, a Virgin Galactic instructor, and two pilots, the VSS Unity spaceplane soared approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) above the New Mexico desert. After a …