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PR Sreejesh and Camila Caram Appointed Co-Chairs of FIH Athletes Committee

PR Sreejesh and Camila Caram Appointed Co-Chairs of FIH Athletes Committee

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has appointed former Indian men’s hockey team captain and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and Chile’s Camila Caram as co-chairs of the FIH Athletes Committee. This announcement was made by the FIH on March 27, 2024. Roles and Responsibilities Camila Caram has been assigned as the co-chair and athlete committee representative on the …

World's First Om-Shaped Temple Inaugurated in Rajasthan

World’s First Om-Shaped Temple Inaugurated in Rajasthan

The world’s first-ever temple designed in the iconic Om shape has been inaugurated in the village of Jadan, Pali district of Rajasthan. This architectural masterpiece, spanning across 250 acres, is not only expected to attract tourists but will also boast an impressive visual presence visible from space. Pioneering Global Endeavor This groundbreaking endeavor marks a …

Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani Sworn in as Additional Judge of J&K and Ladakh High Court

Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani Sworn in as Additional Judge of J&K and Ladakh High Court

Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani was administered the oath of office as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The oath was administered by Chief Justice N. Kotiswar Singh in Srinagar. Presidential Appointment and Authorisation During the ceremony, the notification from the Government of India’s Ministry of Law and Justice, the …

Axis Bank Launches Digital US Dollar Fixed Deposits for NRIs at GIFT City

Axis Bank Launches Digital US Dollar Fixed Deposits for NRIs at GIFT City

Axis Bank has announced the introduction of digital US dollar fixed deposits (FDs) for NRI customers at the IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) at GIFT City, Gujarat. The bank has become the first to offer a digital journey for opening deposits at GIFT City. Digital, Paperless Process through Mobile Banking App NRI customers of Axis Bank …

India Attracts Highest Foreign Funds in Asia, Domestic Buying at 4-Year High

India Attracts Highest Foreign Funds in Asia, Domestic Buying at 4-Year High

In March 2024, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) pumped a massive $3.63 billion into Indian equities, their biggest buying spree since December 2023. This made India the top destination for foreign funds among Asian markets. Domestic Institutions Join the Buying Frenzy Domestic institutional investors continued to be net buyers, investing a staggering Rs 52,467 crore in …

Adani's Mega Copper Plant Begins Operations in Gujarat

Adani’s Mega Copper Plant Begins Operations in Gujarat

The Adani Group has announced the start of the first phase of the world’s largest single-location copper manufacturing plant at Mundra in Gujarat. The facility, owned by Kutch Copper (a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd), will help reduce India’s dependence on copper imports and support the energy transition. Massive Production Capacity The first phase will …

Indian-British Writer's Book on AI Shortlisted for Women's Prize

Indian-British Writer’s Book on AI Shortlisted for Women’s Prize

The inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction has announced its shortlist of six books, including “Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI” by Indian-British journalist and commentator Madhumita Murgia. The book explores the impact of artificial intelligence on human society. Diverse Topics and Perspectives The other shortlisted books cover a wide range of subjects: “Thunderclap: …

Indian Expert Kamal Kishore to Lead UN's Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts

Indian Expert Kamal Kishore to Lead UN’s Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Kamal Kishore of India as the new Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction. He will lead the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Replacing Previous Special Representative Mr. Kishore will succeed Mami Mizutori of Japan, whom the Secretary-General thanked …