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Shantiniketan, located in West Bengal, has earned a prestigious spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list, marking the 41st UNESCO World Heritage Site in India and the third in West Bengal, joining the ranks of the Sundarbans National Park and the Darjeeling Mountain Railways. This decision was made during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Saudi Arabia. Established back in 1901 by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, Shantiniketan is situated in the Birbhum district of West Bengal.
In the realm of sports, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured the second position in the men’s event at the Diamond League Final 2023 held in the USA. Neeraj’s impressive throw of 83.80 meters came during his second attempt, but it was Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch who clinched the top spot with a best throw of 84.24 meters. Finland’s Oliver Helander secured third place, while Moldova’s Andrian Mardare and the USA’s Curtis Thompson took fourth and fifth positions, respectively, in the event.
World Bamboo Day, an annual observance, was celebrated on September 18, 2023. The day’s objective is to raise awareness about bamboo’s significance and promote its role in sustainable development, poverty alleviation, environmental conservation, and cultural preservation. Bamboo, a rapidly growing grass known for its strength, flexibility, and eco-friendliness, was celebrated for its various uses and benefits as a versatile and sustainable resource.
In the world of banking and finance, Yes Bank has teamed up with Juspay, a leading payments company in India, to introduce HyperUPI, NPCI’s plug-in SDK enabling in-app UPI payments for merchant apps. This collaboration empowers merchants to offer simple “1-click UPI experiences” within their Android and iOS apps without the need to become official UPI apps. Customers can now make UPI transactions directly within the merchant’s app, eliminating the need for additional applications.
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IndusInd Bank has launched the ‘Virtual Commercial Card’ in partnership with Visa to revolutionize cross-border transactions for corporates and travel agents. This virtual card offers additional layers of security, giving users control over their international expenses while safeguarding their parent card number. This initiative ensures utmost security for transactions, including the generation of virtual cards in foreign-denominated currencies.
Haryana’s Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, introduced a new e-Bhoomi portal aimed at streamlining the process of land acquisition for government projects, with the consent of landowners. This initiative focuses on providing benefits to landowners whose names are recorded in the revenue estate of villages Kasan, Kukrola, and Sahrawan in Manesar tehsil of Gurugram district. Farmers have the option to offer their land independently or through listed aggregators.
Indian Bank has unveiled the ‘IB SAATHI’ initiative, a public sector endeavor aimed at creating an integrated ecosystem for all stakeholders in the financial sector through the business correspondent route. ‘SAATHI’ stands for Sustainable Access and Aligning Technology for Holistic Inclusion, with the goal of offering an enhanced user experience through simplified service delivery, encompassing both basic and value-added offerings to customers.
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Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla jointly launched the ‘Skills on Wheels’ initiative in collaboration with NSDC and IndusInd Bank. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the government’s skill development mission, opportunities, and support systems available for youth. The objective is to promote digital literacy and digital skills, positioning India as a global leader in this domain.
Fashion designer Rahul Mishra received the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres honor from the French government in 2023. This prestigious award has previously been conferred upon notable Indian designers such as Ritu Kumar, Ritu Beri, and Wendell Rodricks. Rahul Mishra’s works showcase the highest standards and craftsmanship of local artisans in India and have been featured at prestigious fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, and Mumbai.
In the world of Formula 1, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz emerged victorious at the Singapore Grand Prix 2023, ending Formula 1 leader Max Verstappen’s record streak of 10 consecutive wins and disrupting Red Bull’s pursuit of an undefeated season. McLaren’s Lando Norris secured a close second place, while Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton took third place. This marked the first time Red Bull had failed to make it to the podium since the Brazilian Grand Prix in November of the previous year. Double world champion Verstappen started 11th and finished fifth, with his teammate.