India's S V Sunil named player of the year for 2016 in Asian Hockey Awards
Indian forward player S V Sunil was named the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Player of the Year for 2016.
Sunaina Singh appointed as new Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University
Sunaina Singh has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Nalanda University. She was Vice Chancellor of Hyderabad-based EFL University.
El Salvador becomes first country in the world to ban metals mining
El Salvador, Central America’s smallest nation, has become the first country in the world to ban metals mining nationwide.
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson breaks Sunita Williams’ spacewalking record
American astronaut Peggy Whitson made history when she floated outside the International Space Station , breaking the record for the most spacewalks by a woman. Ms Whitson, 57, made her eighth career spacewalk, surpassing the record of seven previously held by American Suni Williams.
Kanha tiger reserve becomes first in India get official mascot
Kanha in Madhya Pradesh became first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot named Bhoorsingh the Barasingha, to create a better connect with its visitors, especially the younger generation.
Pakistani man becomes first Muslim to join NYPD's emergency unit
Sergeant Ali Javed became not only the first Muslim but also the first Pakistani to be became a member of the elite force, NYPD Muslim Officers Society.
SC bans sale, registration of BS-III vehicles from April 1
Drawing a strong line on environmental issues, the Supreme Court on Wednesday banned the sale and registration of Bharat Stage III (BS-III) vehicles from April 1, when BS-IV emission norms will come into force across the country, saying that health of citizens is more important than commercial interests.
Tamil Nadu first state to win Deodhar Trophy
Tamil Nadu to title triumph in the Deodhar Trophy on Wednesday. Tamil Nadu beat Parthiv Patel-led India 'B' by 42 runs in the final at Vizag.Thus, Tamil Nadu became the first state side to win the three-team one-day tournament. Lifting the Deodhar also completed Tamil Nadu's trophy collection having already won the major domestic crowns such as Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare, Irani and Syed Mushtaq Ali in the past.
Postage Stamp on Cub Scouts released by Sh Manoj Sinha
Minister of Communications Shri Manoj Sinha today released a Postal Stamp on Cub Scouts to commemorate Centenary year of Cub Scouts in India and Abroad.
NASA, ISRO jointly working on project NISAR
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are jointly working on the development of Dual Frequency (L and S band) Synthetic Aperture Radar Imaging Satellite named as NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR). The L-band SAR is being developed by JPL/NASA, while ISRO is developing S-band SAR.
World Environmental Education Congress 2017
The 9th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) will be held in Vancouver, Canada between September 9-15 2017. The theme will be 'Weaving new connections'.
Sima Kamil becomes first woman to lead major Pakistani bank
Sima Kamil, a veteran banker was appointed as the President and CEO of the United Bank Limited (UBL), becoming the first woman to lead a major Pakistani bank. Kamil, who will initially serve as deputy CEO at UBL, is slated to take over the top slot after May 31, when the current CEO Wajahat Hussain leaves the company,
India becomes net exporter of power for the first time
According to Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under Union Power Ministry, India for the first time has become a net exporter of electricity during the April-February period in fiscal 2016-17.
Turkey's Abeylegesse stripped of world, Olympic medals
Turkish runner Elvan Abeylegesse was today stripped of two Olympic silver medals and one world silver after a re-analysis of an in-competition doping test dating back to 2007.
Third meeting of G-20 framework working group held at Varanasi
The 3rd G-20 Framework Working Group (FWG) Meeting under the G-20 German Presidency was held in Varanasi on 28th and 29th of March, 2017.
Kerala, Tripura and Arunachal joined UDAY
Kerala, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh have joined the Centre’s power distribution company debt relief scheme, Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY).
Lok Sabha passes four supplementary bills
The historic Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime came a step closer to meet its 1 July target of rollout, with the Lok Sabha approving four supplementary legislations.The Central GST Bill, 2017; The Integrated GST Bill, 2017; The GST (Compensation to States) Bill, 2017; and The Union Territory GST Bill, 2017 were passed after negation of a host of amendments moved by the opposition parties.
Argentina approves medicinal use of marijuana
Buenos Aires, The Argentine Senate on Wednesday transformed into law the bill allowing the medicinal use of marijuana, legislation that had already obtained the green light from the Chamber of Deputies in November 2016.
US Senate votes to approve Montenegro as NATO’s 29th member
US Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve Montenegro as 29th member of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) by 97-2 vote.
Chenani-Nashri Tunnel: The longest road tunnel in South Asia
In the Historic move, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will formally open the longest road tunnel of South Asia- Chenani-Nashri Tunnel on 2nd April 2017.The 9.2 km long road tunnel is built between Chenani in Udhampur District and Nashri in Ramban District of Jammu & Kashmir.It is also known as Patnitop Tunnel.
1st time India becomes Net Exporter of Electricity
As per Central Electricity Authority, the Designated Authority of Government of India for Cross Border Trade of Electricity, 1st time India has turned around from a net importer of electricity to Net Exporter of electricity.
R Ashwin receives Sir Garfield Sobers trophy
India’s off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin received Garfield Sobers Trophy for being named the ICC Cricketer of the Year as well as the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
UN appoints David Beasley to head World Food Programme
United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres has appointed former South Carolina Governor David Beasley to head the Rome-based World Food Programme (WFP).
Paytm, The first e-commerce company to become ASCI member
The country’s fast-growing e-commerce industry Paytm is all set to become a member of the self-regulatory voluntary organization Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) from April, 2017.
INLCU L51 commissioned into India Navy
Indian Navy inducts surveillance ship (INLCU) L51, the first of the eight ships of the Landing Craft Utility MK IV Class, was commissioned into the India Navy by Vice Admiral Bimal Varma AVSM, Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar command at a ceremony in Port Blair.