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July 27, 2023 -_3.1

Sports Ministry accords recognition to Handball Association of India

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has made the decision to grant official recognition to the Handball Association of India (HAI) as the National Sports Federation (NSF) responsible for promoting and regulating the sport within the country. Handball Association of India (HAI) as a National Sports Federation (NSF) The Sports Ministry has acknowledged …

July 27, 2023 -_4.1

Aditya Samant becomes India’s 83rd Grandmaster at Biel Chess Festival

Aditya Samant, hailing from Maharashtra, achieved the title of India’s 83rd Grandmaster by obtaining his third GM norm during the Master Tournament (MTO) at the Biel International Chess Festival. His journey began with his first GM norm earned at the Abu Dhabi Masters in August 2022, followed by securing his second GM norm at the …

July 27, 2023 -_5.1

Byculla railway station gets UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage award

Mumbai’s Byculla Railway Station received UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award on Monday i.e. 24th July, which was declared in November 2022. UNESCO Award Recognition The prestigious UNESCO Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage award was received by Byculla Railway Station located in Mumbai, this award was declared in November 2022, highlighting the station’s significant contribution to …

July 27, 2023 -_6.1

The Bank of Israel joins the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR)

On 13th July, the World Bank issued an official approval for the Bank of Israel to join the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR), consists of worldwide committees on credit reporting. Background In November 2022, at the winter meeting of the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR), it was decided to approve the Bank of …

July 27, 2023 -_7.1

The Batagaika crater, the world’s largest permafrost crater

The Batagaika crater, the world’s largest permafrost crater is expanding at an alarming rate in Russia’s Far East. What’s in News? Aerial footage of the world’s largest permafrost crater, the Batagaika crater has revealed its details. The crater has been seen in the far- eastern Siberian taiga (that is, boreal forest). It’s a rapidly growing …

July 27, 2023 -_8.1

India’s Nidhi Buley and Ritika among four females to enter BCCI umpiring panel

The Indore-based Buley sisters, Nidhi and Ritika Buley, are among the four retired female cricketers who have made their way into the BCCI umpires’ panel with a distinction. Nidhi played a Test and ODI for India back in 2006 while her younger sister Ritika represented Madhya Pradesh in 31 First-Class games. The BCCI conducted the …

July 27, 2023 -_9.1

Shankari Chandran wins Miles Franklin Literary Award 2023

Ten years ago, Sri Lankan-origin Australian writer Shankari Chandran faced difficulty in getting her debut book published. The reason: publishers thought her novel wasn’t “Australian” enough to be successful in their local market. And now, Chandran has been announced as the winner of the 2023 Literary Award for her novel ‘Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens’. …

Mahindra & Mahindra confirms buying 3.53% stake in RBL Bank for ₹417 crores

Mahindra & Mahindra confirms buying 3.53% stake in RBL Bank for ₹417 crores

On July 26, 2023, Mahindra & Mahindra, a prominent Indian conglomerate, confirmed its investment in RBL Bank by acquiring a 3.53% stake for ₹417 crores. The acquisition was announced through a regulatory filing, and Mahindra & Mahindra expressed its potential to make further investments in RBL Bank, subject to pricing, regulatory approvals, and required procedures. …

July 27, 2023 -_11.1

First-ever transgender birth certificate issued to Noor Shekhawat in Rajasthan

Noor Shekhawat became the first transgender person in Rajasthan to be issued a birth certificate with the gender recorded as transgender. In her old birth certificate, her gender was marked as male. Shekhawat was handed her new birth certificate by municipal and state government officials. She runs an NGO for the transgender community and also …

July 27, 2023 -_12.1

Asian Paints appoints former Ashok Leyland MD R Seshasayee as chairman

R Seshasayee has been appointed as the Chairman of Asian Paints’ board of directors from October 1, 2023, to January 22, 2027. He will succeed the current Chairman, Deepak Satwalekar, whose term is set to conclude on September 30 this year. Professional Journey and Leadership Roles of R Seshasayee R Seshasayee, a Chartered Accountant, embarked …