A former IPS officer and renowned poet Keki N. Daruwala who left lasting impressions for a long time and inspiration for most young writers dies at the age of 87 in New Delhi. He is also the Sahitya Akademi Award winner. Personal life Born in Lahore in 1937. Studied at Government college in Ludhiana. Later …
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India has officially signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, known as the High Seas Treaty, which aims to promote the conservation of marine genetic resources and ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the significance of the treaty in a post on X, stating that it …
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Shivkar Bāpuji Talpade is often credited as the first Indian to construct an airplane. Born in 1864 in Mumbai, Talpade’s efforts to build and fly an unmanned aircraft named Marutsakhā in 1895 are notable. This event occurred eight years before the Wright brothers achieved their milestone in 1903. Though not widely accepted in mainstream aviation …
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As the Assembly election approaches, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on September 29, 2024, virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth ₹11,200 crore in Maharashtra. This event comes after his scheduled visit to Pune on September 26 was cancelled due to heavy rain in the city. Pune Metro Expansion Completion of Phase-1 …
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) raised India’s FY25 growth forecast to 6.7%, up from 6.6%, in its Interim Economic Outlook released on September 25. Inflation is projected to rise to 4.5%, compared to the earlier estimate of 4.3%. The Indian economy is expected to grow even faster at 6.8% in FY26, marking …
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Erik Weihenmayer, born on September 23, 1968, in Princeton, New Jersey, is a renowned adventurer, athlete, author, and motivational speaker. He made history on May 25, 2001, by becoming the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. This remarkable achievement brought him international fame and earned him a spot on the cover …
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The board of IndusInd Bank has approved the reappointment of Sumant Kathpalia as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) for another three-year term from March 24, 2025, to March 23, 2028, pending approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and shareholders. Reappointment Details Kathpalia has been MD & CEO since March …
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The world of mathematics is set to celebrate another brilliant mind as the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize finds its recipient. This prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding contributions in mathematics, particularly those influenced by the legendary Srinivasa Ramanujan, will be bestowed upon Alexander Dunn of the Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S. The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize: A …
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India’s foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of $692.3 billion as of September 20, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on September 27. The reserves increased by $2.84 billion during the week, following a total rise of $19.3 billion over the previous five weeks. The rise in reserves was driven …
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The world of entertainment mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars. Dame Maggie Smith, the celebrated British actress renowned for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has passed away at the age of 89. Her family confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement, sharing that she died peacefully in a hospital …
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