“IMPORTANT DAYS”

International Coffee Day 2024

International Coffee Day, observed annually on October 1st, serves as a global celebration for coffee enthusiasts worldwide to honor their beloved caffeinated beverage. The 2024 commemoration carries the meaningful theme “Coffee, Your Daily Ritual, Our Shared Journey,” emphasizing the significance of sustainable and ethical coffee practices while highlighting the crucial need to support coffee farmers who devotedly nurture their crops.

International Day of Older Persons 2024: Ageing with Dignity

The 34th commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, observed annually on October 1st, brings into focus the critical issue of population ageing and its profound impact on societies worldwide. This year’s theme, “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide,” underscores the urgent need to address the challenges and opportunities presented by this demographic shift.

World Vegetarian Day 2024: Cultivating a Greener, Healthier Future

World Vegetarian Day, observed annually on October 1st, stands as a global testament to the power of conscious eating choices. This significant day champions a meat-free lifestyle while advocating for multiple interconnected causes: animal rights, environmental sustainability, and human health. As the world grapples with various ecological and health challenges, this celebration serves as a pivotal moment to reflect on and promote the numerous benefits of plant-based diets.

On 1st October IBBI to Celebrate Its 8th Annual Day

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) celebrates its Eighth Annual Day on 1st October 2024. Senior officers of the Government and regulatory bodies will grace the occasion. Over the past eight years, the IBC has significantly accelerated the resolution of insolvency cases.

“AWARDS”

Mithun Chakraborty to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, known for his versatile contributions to Indian cinema, will be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8, 2024. At 74, Mithun Chakraborty expressed his overwhelming joy, dedicating the honour to his family and fans. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated him on his achievement, highlighting his enduring legacy in Indian cinema.

 “SPORTS”

India’s Great Virat Kohli Achieved The Fastest 27000 Runs Milestone

Virat Kohli completed 27000 international runs and became the fastest cricketer to reach that milestone and broke the record of Sachin Tendulkar who earlier held the record. Virat achieved this feat against Bangladesh in the 2nd test match in Kanpur.

Ishpreet Entered Into Semi-Final & First Indian After a Decade

Ishpreet Singh Chadha beat the four time world champion Mark Selby in the Pro circuit snooker to make place in the semi final of that tournament. He became the first player from his country to make the semi-finals of a ranking tournament since Aditya Mehta reached the last four of the 2013 Indian Open.

“DEFENCE”

KAZIND 2024 Exercise Commences in the Uttarakhand

8th India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-2024 started at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand. An annual affair, the exercise will end on 13th October. To bid to improve the joint military capability and undertake counter terrorism operations in a sub conventional scenario.

“APPOINTMENTS”

A K Saxena Assumes Additional Charge as CMD in RINL

Shri AK Saxena, CMD (Chairman and Managing Director), MOIL (Manganese Ore India Limited) assumed additional charge of the post of CMD (Chief Managing Director) at RINL (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam steel plant.