Jana SFB rolls out UPI QR-based loan instalment payment facility

Jana Small Finance Bank has rolled out a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) QR-based loan installment payment facility along with National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) for its customers. Initially the UPI QR-based loan installment payment facility will be only available to over 40 lakh customers of the Jana Small Finance Bank.

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The UPI QR-based loan installment payment facility will enable the customers of the small finance bank to generate UPI QR code for their loan account as well as to make instalment payments instantly with the help of any of the UPI applications.

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Managing Director and CEO of Jana SFB: Ajay Kanwal.
MD & CEO of National Payments Corporation of India: Dilip Asbe.

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Shilpa Shetty partners with “Fit India Movement”

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The Government of India’s flagship fitness movement “Fit India” has teamed up with Bollywood actress and fitness icon Shilpa Shetty Kundra. The tie-up will provide free access of the Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s premium 21-Day Weight Loss Programme during the 21-day lockdown owing to Covid-19 pandemic. The free of cost access of the 21-Day Weight Loss Programme will be available for the Indian as well as global audience via Shilpa Shetty App (SS App).

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About Fit India Movement:

Fit India Movement was launched by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of National Sports Day. The Fit India Movement aims to motivate every Indian to incorporate simple, easy ways of staying fit in their everyday life and hence to make a ‘Fitter & Better India’.

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Ministers of State (I/C) of Youth Affairs and Sports: Kiren Rijiju.

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CII sets up “CII COVID Rehabilitation and Relief Fund”

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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has set up a CII COVID Rehabilitation and Relief Fund (CRR) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to tackle Covid-19. The CII COVID Rehabilitation and Relief Fund (CRR) will assist small enterprises or MSME in rehabilitation. The setting up of Relief Fund is expected to curtail the impact of Coronavirus on the MSME sector.

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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will also request to all its members to contribute an amount from their Corporate social responsibility (CSR) allocation for the CII COVID Rehabilitation and Relief Fund (CRR).

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President of Confederation of Indian Industry: Vikram S. Kirloskar.

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US launches advanced high frequency satellite for military communication

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The United States Space Force has launched an Advanced Extremely High-Frequency satellite (AEHF-6) for its military communications. With the launch of the satellite, the United States has begun its first National Security Mission.

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The Lock Heed Martin AEHF-6 (Advanced Extremely High Frequency) satellite was launched on the Atlas V551 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The satellite is to provide global protected communications. This will enhance tactical operating warfare skills of the US on ground, aerial and maritime platform.

The US Space Force is the sixth service of the country. The first five major services of Defence includes Army, Air Force, Navy, Naval Corps and Coast Guard. The Space Force was recently set up by President Trump to identify and develop new space defence technologies. The Space Force is to prove US dominance in the Space among other force that is quietly establishing their powers in Space. This includes China and Russia.

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The Trump administration established the US Space Force as a separate military branch in December 2019.
Gen. John “Jay” Raymond is the Space Force’s first chief of space operations.

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Zoya Akhtar honoured with IIFTC Tourism Impact Award 2020

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Indian filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has been honoured with IIFTC Tourism Impact Award 2020 for her outstanding contribution to world tourism through her cinema. She has promoted tourism through her films like 2011 ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ which was shot in Spain, and 2015 comedy-drama ‘DilDhadakne Do’ shot in Turkey.

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Asia’s largest film tourism event, 8th India International Film Tourism Conclave (IIFTC) was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. IIFTC is Asia’s largest locations to presenting a credible platform for film commissions, tourism offices and production service companies from around the world to showcase their locations, incentives and services to the Indian film industry.

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Brahmakumaris chief Rajyogini Dadi Janki passes away

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The chief of Brahmakumaris Sansthan, Rajyogini Dadi Janki passed away. She was the chief of world’s largest spiritual organisation run by women. She served society with diligence and worked towards the empowerment of women. The Government of India appointed her the brand ambassador of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for her works in the field of maintaining cleanliness.

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Rajyogini Dadi Janki adopted the spiritual path when she was 21 years old. In 1970s, she established Indian philosophy, Raj Yoga and human values in the western countries. She also instituted ‘Seva Kendras’ in 140 countries around the world.

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Renowned Artist and architect Satish Gujral passes away

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Padma Vibhushan award winning artist, architect, sculptor and writer Satish Gujral passed away. He was awarded with India’s second-highest civilian honour i.e. the Padma Vibhushan in 1999.

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Satish Gujral designed the Belgium Embassy in New Delhi. His renowned works also include the alphabet mural on the outside wall of the Delhi High Court.

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MHA issues SOPs to maintain supply of Essential Goods

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The Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) has issued the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) to maintain the supply of essential goods. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) have been issued by the MHA in order to relieve the difficulties faced by people during the 21-day nationwide lockdown to fight against the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Some key points related to Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs):

The SOPs proposes to let e-commerce remain operational during the 21-day nationwide lockdown and to encourage the home delivery of essential goods while keeping in mind the practice of social distancing.
The SOPs aims to allow the employees or persons engaged in the supply chain to commute on the basis of e-pass or any other certification issued by the concerned local authorities. This will be acheived on production of a valid photo identity card.
In case of unorganized sector, the employees or persons who are engaged in the supply of essential goods may be allowed on the basis of approval/authorization of the local authorities.
The SOPs also prescribe the regular health and sanitation check-up of employees who are engaged in supply of essential goods. It also recommends the provision of proper protective gear to employees engaged in supply of essential goods.

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Union Minister of Home Affairs: Amit Shah.

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Renowned chef Floyd Cardoz passes away due to coronavirus

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Indian-born international chef Floyd Cardoz passed away at 59. Cardoz tested positive for Covid-19 in the USA on March 18 and was being treated at the Mountainside Medical Centre in New Jersey.

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Cardoz is the co-owner of Hunger Inc, which runs three restaurants in Mumbai – Bombay Canteen, O’Pedro and Bombay Sweet Shop. He was the moving force behind several restaurants in New York and Mumbai, the star of the TV show, “Top Chef Masters” and the author of two books, “One Spice, Two Spice” and “Flavorwalla.”

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India’s largest COVID-19 hospitals to be set up in Odisha

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Odisha government has planned to set up two of the largest Covid-19 hospitals which will have a combined capacity of 1,000 beds and will be functional within a fortnight. With this, Odisha will be the first state in the country to set up such a large-scale hospital exclusively to treat Covid-19 patients. The state government signed two tripartite agreements with Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital to set up the state-level hospitals in Bhubaneswar for treatment of Covid-19 patients.

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The state government is also planning to set up a Covid-19 testing laboratory at this hospital to ease the burden on the only other facility located at Bhubaneswar. The Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) and the Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) will provide the CSR fundings for the project.

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Chief Minister of Odisha: Naveen Patnaik; Governor: Ganeshi Lal.

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