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1 Delhi airport slips one rank to become 10th busiest across the globe in ACI 2023 ranking

The Delhi airport, also known as Indra Gandhi International (IGI) airport has been ranked among the top 10 busiest airports across the globe for 2023. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport topped the list followed by Dubai and Dallas airports at the second and third position, according to the ranks prepared by Airports Council International (ACI) World.

Among the top ten busiest airports five are alone from the US. The biggest jump in the top 10 rankings was recorded for Tokyo Haneda, leaping from 16th position in 2022 to the 5th spot in 2023.

16-Apr-2024 News in Details
2 Travis Head hits fastest century for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head showcased a breathtaking display of power-hitting as he blazed his way to a scintillating century in just 39 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), marking the fourth fastest century in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

In the process, Head also hit the fastest hundred by a SRH batter in the tournament's history.

His remarkable innings was a testament to his exceptional batting prowess and ability to dominate the opposition bowlers with aggressive strokeplay.

16-Apr-2024 News in Details
3 World's Oldest Conjoined Twins, Lori And George Schappell, Die At 62

The world's oldest conjoined twins have died at age 62. Lori and George Schappell died on April 7 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, according to their obituaries provided online by the Leibensperger Funeral Homes. Guinness World Records also confirmed the deaths in an announcement.

"Guinness World Records are saddened to learn of the passing of Lori and George Schappell, the world's oldest conjoined twins. George enjoyed a successful career as a country singer, whilst Lori was a trophy-winning ten-pin bowler,'' GWR wrote in a post on X.

15-Apr-2024 News in Details
4 Wipro appoints Malay Joshi CEO for Americas 1

IT major Wipro on Wednesday announced appointment of Malay Joshi as CEO of Wipro Americas 1 Strategic Market Unit, effective immediately.

Joshi will succeed present Wipro CEO Srinivas Pallia, who headed market unit from 2021.

Joshi will also join the Wipro Executive Board. He was previously Senior Vice President and Business Unit Head, leading the communications, media, tech, retail, travel, hospitality and public sector industries, which make up one of its largest business units globally.

15-Apr-2024 News in Details
5 IISc researchers design novel hydrogel to remove microplastics from water

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have designed a sustainable hydrogel to remove microplastics from water.

According to IISc, microplastics pose a great threat to human health as these tiny plastic debris can enter our bodies through the water we drink and increase the risk of illnesses. They are an environmental hazard and found even in remote areas such as polar ice caps and deep ocean trenches, endangering aquatic and terrestrial lifeforms.

15-Apr-2024 News in Details
6 Radhika Wins Silver Medal at Asian Wrestling Championships 2024

India's 23-year-old wrestler Radhika won the silver medal in the women's 68kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Saturday. Shivanee Pawar also won the bronze medal in the women's 50kg weight class to make it two medals for India on the third day of the competition.

India's 23-year-old wrestler Radhika won the silver medal in the women's 68kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Saturday.

Shivanee Pawar also won the bronze medal in the women's 50kg weight class to make it two medals for India on the third day of the competition. Pushpa Yadav and Priya returned empty-handed after failing to win their bronze medal matches in the 59kg and 76kg weight categories, respectively.

15-Apr-2024 News in Details
7 Russia Launches Angara-A5 Space Rocket At Third Attempt

A Russian rocket blasted off for a test flight on Thursday at the third try, after previous launch attempts earlier this week were aborted in the final seconds of countdown.

The flagship Angara A5 -- a powerful spacecraft designed to carry heavy payloads into low Earth orbit -- took off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East, a live broadcast showed.

"The rocket worked according to plan. The upper stage separated ... and is currently putting the test payload into target orbit," the Roscosmos space agency said in a social media post shortly after the launch.

15-Apr-2024 News in Details
8 DRDO And Indian Army Conduct Successful Trials Of MPATGM Weapon System

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out successful trials of the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System at PFFR in Rajasthan.

The trials were conducted in the presence of the user team. During the trials, the missile performance and warhead performance were found to be remarkable.

According to a press release, the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System was indigenously designed and developed by DRDO. It consists of MPATGM, the Man Portable Launcher, the Target Acquisition System (TAS), and the Fire Control Unit (FCU).

15-Apr-2024 News in Details
9 Centre unveils 50gm colored souvenir silver coin of Ram Lalla

In a tribute to the historic Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir earlier this year, the Government of India has introduced a limited-edition 50gm colored souvenir silver coin for public sale. This release follows Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's unveiling of three commemorative coins in February, including one celebrating the theme of Ram Lalla and the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ayodhya.

The inauguration ceremony took place during the 19th foundation day celebration of the state-owned Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India (SPMCIL).

15-Apr-2024 News in Details
10 Dipendra Singh Airee of Nepal matches Yuvraj Singh and Pollard Kieron with six sixes in an over

Nepal batsman Dipendra Singh Airee became just the third man to hit six sixes in one over in an international T20 match when he achieved the feat against Qatar in Al Amerat on Saturday.

He joins India's Yuvraj Singh, who made his runs off England's Stuart Broad in Durban in the 2007 World Cup, and West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard who hammered Sri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya in Antigua in 2021.

South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs and USA's Jaskaran Malhotra have achieved the feat in one-day international cricket while no one has ever done it in Test cricket.

15-Apr-2024 News in Details