Nagpur Metro successfully created a Guinness World Record

Nagpur Metro has successfully created a Guinness World Record by constructing the longest double-decker viaduct (metro) is 3,140 meters and was achieved by the Wardha Road in Nagpur. The double-decker viaduct of 3.14 km on Wardha Road has three metro stations – Chhatrapati Nagar, Jai Prakash Nagar and Ujjwal Nagar.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma becomes 6th-highest run scorer for India in ODIs

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has surpassed former batter Mohammed Azharuddin to become the sixth-highest run-getter for his country in ODI cricket. The batter accomplished this record during India’s first ODI against Bangladesh at Dhaka. With this, his ODI statistics stand at 234 matches, and 9,403 runs in 227 innings at an average of 48.46.

Hyderabad-based startup gets India’s first real-time Gold ATM

Goldsikka with technology support from Hyderabad-based startup, Opencube Technologies has launched its first Gold ATM at Begumpet and described it India’s first Gold ATM and world’s first Real Time Gold ATM. This ATM can dispense gold coins in different denominations ranging from 0.5 gm to 100 grams.

India The First Country in The World to Receive $100 billion in Remittances

India will be the first country in the world to receive $100 billion from remittances during 2022, the World Bank has said. Though remittances to the rest of the South Asian countries declined by 10%, it rose by 12% in India’s case.

National Zoological Park celebrates International Cheetah Day 2022

The National Zoological Park, Delhi Zoo has celebrated International Cheetah Day and Wildlife Conservation Day in New Delhi on 4th December. The purpose of the celebration is to spread awareness among the present generation about Wildlife Conservation. The day is dedicated to encouraging people worldwide to help this animal win the race against extinction.

Ladakh To Soon Have India’s First Dark Night Sky Reserve

Ladakh is all set to have India’s first Dark Night Sky Reserve at Hanle village in Changthang region. In about eighteen locations in Hanley, powerful telescopes will be installed for stargazing. Union Territory Ladakh administration has distributed eighteen telescopes to the trained youths of Hanley village.

Canara Bank won Banker’s Bank of the Year Award

Canara Bank won the ‘Banker’s Bank of the Year Award 2022’’ for India segment at the Global Banking Summit held in London. Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer LV Prabhakar received the award from the organisers. These are prestigious awards to the banking industry and Canara Bank has been adjudged as the Best Bank in India for 2022.

Indian tech brand Noise appoints Virat Kohli as new brand ambassador

Indian tech brand “Noise” has appointed Virat Kohli as its new brand ambassador for its smartwatches. The new partnership will bring together the two domains together which is said to exemplify the brand. The partnership will further help in deepening consumer trust and allegiance, claims the company. Noise and Virat Kohli- both are leaders in the smart connected lifestyle industry and the cricket world respectively.

Hansraj Gangaram Ahir named as the new NCBC chairperson

Former Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir has assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). He is an Agriculturist by profession, read a statement from the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. He had been elected four times Member of Parliament from Parliamentary Constituency Chandrapur, Maharashtra and also he was Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council.

Shooter Rudrankksh Patil Clinches ISSF President’s Cup in Egypt

Indian shooter Rudrankksh Patil has clinched the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President’s Cup held in Cairo, Egypt. He defeated Italy’s Danilo Sollazzo in the 10-metre rifle play-off by 16-8. Athletes from 42 nations representing 43 ISSF Member Federations from all continents are taking part in this competition, which is being held since November 28.

Parakram Diwas celebrated on the occasion of 51st anniversary of Longewala battle

To mark the 51st anniversary of India’s victory in the Longewala battle during the 1971 war, Parakram Diwas celebrated at Jaisalmer Military Station and Longewala War Memorial in Rajasthan on December 5. Several programs has been organized on this occasion at the Sagat Singh Stadium. This includes a band display, daredevils motorcycle stunts, mixed martial arts, mallakhamb, show jumping, musical performance, Parachute free fall, and much more.