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1 | Jeevan-Vijay pair wins Hangzhou Open 2024 | Indian duo Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth won the Hangzhou Open 2024 title after beating German pair Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens in the men’s doubles final in China on Tuesday. The pair defeated the German pair 4-6, 7-6, [10-7] in the men’s doubles final. It conceded the first set to the Germans before fighting its way back into the match to go all the way. “I’d like to thank Hangzhou, and Vijay Sundar. This is our first year as a doubles pair and we have a ATP 250 title. It feels surreal,” Jeevan said during the presentation ceremony. |
25-Sep-2024 | News in Details | |
2 | Apraava Energy bags transmission project in Rajasthan | Apraava Energy on Tuesday said it has secured a new interstate transmission project in Rajasthan. The project has been secured through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) undertaken by the central government, the company said in a statement. Apraava Energy did not disclose the financial details of the project. |
25-Sep-2024 | News in Details | |
3 | CDRI launches $2.5 million to support cities for climate resilience | India-led Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) on Monday announced a $2.5 million fund to support cities to improve awareness, enhance planning, build financial resources, and integrate resilience into infrastructure operations to mark its fifth foundation day. Cities in 30 low and middle-income countries including India will be eligible for funding under this urban infrastructure resilience programme (UIRP) via international organisations, multilateral and bilateral cooperation agencies, NGOs, or the United Nations. CDRI said this fund will respond to the demand of member countries for technical assistance to ensure their investments are aligned towards disaster and climate resilience of new and existing infrastructure. “This will result in avoiding asset loss, reducing spending on repair and minimising disruption of critical services. Additionally, it will support economic growth and social development through enhanced service resilience; reduced carbon emissions resulting in improved biodiversity, cleaner air, and water,” a CDRI document said. |
25-Sep-2024 | News in Details | |
4 | AIIMS Delhi inks MoU with biotech firm Intuitive to establish surgical robotics training centre | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi and Intuitive, a biotechnology company known for robotic-assisted surgical systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an innovative new training centre for robotic-assisted surgery. The centre will provide comprehensive technology training on Intuitive's advanced da Vinci systems for surgeons and care teams across a broad range of specialities. This will be Intuitive's fourth RAS training centre in India and its first in a government medical college. The AIIMS da Vinci RAS training centre will focus on equipping surgeons and care teams with the skills and technology training necessary to perform robotic-assisted surgery across specialities including urology, gynaecology, general surgery and more. This industry-academia collaboration will advance the adoption of robotic-assisted surgery in India by providing state-of-the-art technology training for more surgeons. |
25-Sep-2024 | News in Details | |
5 | 55th edition of IFFI to be held in Goa from November 20th to 28th, 2024 | The preparation review meeting for the International Film Festival 2024 was held by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in Panaji today. Chief Secretary of Goa Shri Punit Goyal, IFFI Director Shekhar Kapoor, NFDC, Entertainment Society of Goa, and others were present at the meeting. Later, they met the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant. IFFI is to be held between the 20th and 28th of November in Goa, which will be the 55th edition of this festival. |
25-Sep-2024 | News in Details | |
6 | S&P retains India’s growth forecast at 6.8% | India’s economy remains on a positive trajectory despite ongoing fluctuations. Global ratings agency S&P has upheld its forecast for India’s economic growth at 6.8% for the current fiscal year 2024-25. The agency is also hopeful that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will begin lowering interest rates in its upcoming monetary policy review scheduled for October. Growth Projections for 2025-26 Remain Steady at 6.9% Rate Cuts Expected Soon The RBI had earlier projected India’s growth rate at 7.2% for the current fiscal year |
25-Sep-2024 | News in Details | |
7 | The Largest Country To Buy Weapons From India In Four Years | Becoming self-reliant in the defense sector, India is today also exporting its weapons to other countries. In such a situation, Armenia, a mountainous country located in the Caucasus region of West Asia and Europe, may not be in conflict with any other country, but it remains the largest country to buy weapons from India. Armenia has purchased Pinaka multiple-launch rocket system, Akash anti-aircraft system, howitzers, anti-tank rockets and anti-drone equipment and ammunition from India. By the beginning of the current financial year 2024-25, Armenia has purchased weapons worth a total of $ 600 million from India. Indian arms purchase in Armenia A Defence Ministry report said military cooperation between New Delhi and Armenia's capital Yerevan is steadily growing. In the last four years, Armenia has emerged as the largest importer of arms from India. Armenia ordered 15 Akash missile systems from India for $720 million in 2022 as the first foreign buyer. Armenia is scheduled to receive indigenously developed Akash-1S air defence missile systems from Indian company Bharat Dynamics Limited in late 2024. This Akash-1S system provides reliable protection against air threats such as fighter aircraft, guided missiles and drones. |
25-Sep-2024 | News in Details | |
8 | California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school | School districts in California will have to create rules restricting student smartphone use under a new law Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed Monday. The legislation makes California the latest state to try to curb student phone access in an effort to minimise distractions in the classroom and address the mental health impacts of social media on children. Florida, Louisiana, Indiana and several other states have passed laws aimed at restricting student phone use at school. “This new law will help students focus on academics, social development, and the world in front of them, not their screens, when they’re in school," Newsom said in a statement. |
25-Sep-2024 | News in Details | |
9 | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian Coast Guard Commanders Conference | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 41st Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders' Conference at the Coast Guard Headquarters on Tuesday. The conference is scheduled at New Delhi from 24 to 26 September. This annual gathering serves as a vital forum for ICG Senior Commanders to engage in meaningful discussions on pressing strategic, operational, and administrative matters, all framed against the backdrop of shifting geopolitical landscapes and the complexities of maritime security. The conference plays a crucial role in shaping the future course of the ICG, according to a statement by the Ministry of Defence. The Defence Minister interacted with ADG S Paramesh, Director General ICG (Addl. Charge) and other senior Coast Guard Commanders on pivotal issues concerning national and maritime security. |
25-Sep-2024 | News in Details | |
10 | Pratyasa Ray to Receive Ekalabya Puraskar 2024 | Pratyasa Ray, a rising star in swimming, was selected for the prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024, an official said. Ray secured six medals - four gold, one silver and a bronze - in the Khelo India University Games in Guwahati in February this year. The Ekalabya Puraskar committee comprising jury members drawn from various sectors were unanimous in selecting Ray for the prestigious award at a meeting in Bhubaneswar. Ray will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh—an increase from the previous Rs 5 lakh, along with a citation at a ceremony to be held at a later date. Sprinter Dondapati Mrutyam Jayaram and badminton player Tanvi Patri will also be felicitated for their remarkable performances in various international and national-level events in their respective fields. Each of the citation winners will receive a cash prize of Rs 1.5 lakh, up from Rs 1 lakh, along with citations at the award ceremony. |
25-Sep-2024 | News in Details |