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Indian badminton player Kiran George clinched the men’s singles title at the Indonesia Masters 2023 in Medan, North Sumatra. Kiran George, ranked 50th in badminton, secured his victory by defeating world No. 82 Koo Takahashi of Japan, claiming his second BWF World Tour Super 100 badminton title. Prior to this, he had won the Odisha Open 2022, triumphing over compatriot Priyanshu Rawat in the final. Remarkably, Kiran George was the sole Indian player to reach the final at the Indonesia Masters 2023.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Sandeep Bakhshi as the managing director and chief executive officer (MD and CEO) of ICICI Bank. With a tenure of 36 years within the ICICI Group, Sandeep Bakhshi has held various key roles across the organization, including positions at ICICI Limited, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, ICICI Bank, and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. Prior to his appointment as MD and CEO, he served as a Wholetime Director and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the bank.
The fourth G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group Meeting is currently underway in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The primary objective of this meeting is to finalize the 2023 G20 Sustainable Finance Report. During the session, the progress made by jurisdictions, international organizations, and relevant stakeholders against the outlined actions will be discussed. Additionally, there will be experience-sharing presentations on the theme of Scaling up Social Impact Investment in India.
India and Mongolia recently reviewed their cooperation in various fields, including education, information technology, and skills. This review took place during the visit of Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Saurabh Kumar, to Ulaanbaatar. The discussions aimed to foster bilateral projects and cooperation in the areas of education, IT, skilling, and capacity building. Notably, they also witnessed the signing of a contract for the construction of the India-Mongolia Friendship Secondary School.
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi has accomplished India’s first national-scale mapping of soil erodibility. Prior to this milestone, soil erodibility assessments were conducted only in specific regions or catchments. The aim of this initiative is to identify specific areas where the soil is most susceptible to erosion, which is determined by factors such as rainfall, infiltration, and runoff.
Vijayawada Railway Station has been awarded the ‘Green Railway Station’ certification with the highest rating of Platinum by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This recognition is a result of the station’s efforts to improve environmental standards and provide eco-friendly services to passengers. Importantly, it marks an upgrade in the station’s ratings from gold in 2019 to platinum in 2023, making it the second station in the South Central Railway zone, after Secunderabad, to achieve a platinum rating.
China’s Ruoning Yin has claimed the No. 1 position in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings for 2023. She becomes the second Chinese player to achieve this status since the rankings began in 2006, joining Shanshan Feng (2017-18). Yin is also the third player aged 20 or younger to reach No. 1, joining Atthaya Thitikul (2022) and Lydia Ko (2015). Remarkably, Yin is the 18th different player to reach the top spot and the fifth to do so this year, setting a record.
The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to launch a significant social welfare initiative known as the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam. Under this program, monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 will be provided to 1.06 crore eligible women families. The funds will be directly transferred into the bank accounts of beneficiaries, and they will receive ATM cards for convenient withdrawals. The government will commence disbursing the money under the scheme starting from September 15.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch of an infrastructure financing bridge between India and the UK. This bridge aims to plan and implement major infrastructure projects jointly. Furthermore, both countries have agreed to conduct investment negotiations alongside their goods negotiations to conclude their free trade agreement (FTA) talks. Additionally, the Indian government has discussed the possibility of allowing Indian companies to list on overseas exchanges with the UK government.
Bharti AXA Life Insurance has introduced a new product called Bharti AXA Life Income Laabh, with the objective of simplifying insurance and providing maximum protection to consumers. This insurance product offers financial protection and a steady income stream to policyholders. It begins with an initial income pay-out equivalent to 100 percent of the annual premium paid by the policyholder, which increases to 150 percent after 5 years for those opting for a 10-year policy term.
The Indian Air Force is set to receive its first Airbus C-295 aircraft, marking a significant development in its aviation capabilities. India has formalized the acquisition of 56 Airbus C-295 aircraft, intended to replace the Indian Air Force AVRO fleet. Sixteen units of these military aircraft will be manufactured in Spain, while the remaining will be produced in India from the manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. These new aircraft are expected to play a crucial role in the armed forces as tactical military transport aircraft.
The Madhya Pradesh government has approved the Mob Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme 2023, aimed at providing compensation to the kin of individuals killed in mob lynching incidents. The scheme includes provisions for compensation ranging from Rs 4 to Rs 6 lakh for those who are injured in such incidents. Importantly, it encompasses all incidents of mob lynching that occur due to factors such as religion, caste, language, or any other reason, with a focus on providing support to the victims and their families.
Cashfree Payments has announced the launch of ‘AutoPay on QR’ in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The primary goal of this initiative is to empower subscription-based businesses by enhancing customer acquisition, supporting retention, and facilitating rapid growth. Cashfree Payments’ ‘AutoPay on QR’ simplifies the process of mandate creation for customers, enabling them to set up recurring payments with just two clicks.