“AWARDS”
Dr. Arpit Chopra Receives Prestigious Excellence Award for Pioneering Work in Homeopathy
In a significant recognition of his contributions to alternative medicine, Dr. Arpit Chopra, a distinguished homoeopathic practitioner, was bestowed with the Excellence Award at the NDTV MSMES (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Summit held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The award ceremony, which took place at the Marriott Hotel, saw the presence of several high-ranking state officials and industry leaders.
PM Modi To Receive Russia’s Highest Civilian Honour For “Outstanding Service”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremoniously presented with the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, which was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine’s Hall of the Moscow Kremlin. The order was presented to the Prime Minister of India for his distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the two countries.
HCLTech’s Roshni Nadar Malhotra Receives France’s Highest Civilian Honour
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of IT services firm HCLTech, has been conferred with the “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion of Honour), the highest civilian award of France.
About the Award
Instituted: 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte
Purpose: Recognizes outstanding service to France, regardless of recipient’s nationality
Grand Master: President of the French Republic
Tamil writer Sivashankari selected for Dr. C. Narayana Reddy National Literary Award
Tamil literature, renowned author Sivashankari has been selected as the recipient of the highly esteemed Dr. C. Narayana Reddy National Literary Award. This prestigious accolade celebrates her immense contributions to the rich tapestry of Tamil literary culture and her role in shaping contemporary Indian literature.
Maharashtra Wins Best Agriculture State Award for 2024
The 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee has announced that Maharashtra has won the Best Agriculture State Award for 2024. The announcement was made by the committee headed by Justice P Sathasivam, former Chief Justice of India and Governor of Kerala. Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, will receive the award on July 10, 2024, at a function in New Delhi.
“SPORTS”
Indian Squash Players Triumph at Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2024
Indian squash players secured two titles at the recently concluded Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2024 held at the Arena Emas in Johor, Malaysia. The Indian team clinched victories in both the men’s doubles and mixed doubles categories. Champions: Abhay Singh and Joshna Chinappa
Dhruv Sitwala win Asian Billiards Championships
India’s Dhruv Sitwala has won the men’s Asian Billiards Championships after defeating Pankaj Advani in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dhruv set the tone for the match with an impressive start, scoring 103 points, while Advani struggled to get on the board, finishing with no points.
“APPOINTMENTS”
Bandhan Bank appoints Ratan Kr Kesh as interim MD & CEO
The board of private sector lender Bandhan Bank approved the appointment of Ratan Kumar Kesh as interim MD and CEO of the bank with effect from July 10 for a period of three months. The present MD and CEO, Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, is set to retire on July 9. Kesh has been the executive director and chief operating officer of Bandhan Bank since March 2023. He was formerly with the ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank and Axis Bank.
Rachel Reeves: Britain’s First Woman Finance Chief
Rachel Reeves has become the first woman finance minister of UK. The 45-year-old is an economist and has pledged to grow the nation’s economy. Rachel was appointed as the chancellor on June 5, after the Keir Starmer-led Labour Party won a majority in Thursday’s general election. She is now in charge of the UK’s Budget.
“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”
India Ranks Fifth in GenAI Innovations, China Leads
India ranks fifth in Generative AI (GenAI) innovations, trailing behind China, the US, Republic of Korea, and Japan. Despite India’s position, the country has shown the highest annual growth rate in GenAI patent publications, with significant potential for economic impact.
Global Rankings and Patent Data
- China: Tops with 38,210 patents.
- United States: Second with 6,276 patents.
- Republic of Korea: Third with 4,155 patents.
- Japan: Fourth with 3,409 patents.
- India: Fifth with 1,350 patents from 2014 to 2023.
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