Business & Economy
World Bank allocates $8 billion to China
The World Bank has allocated about $8 billion for the infrastructure projects of the Chinese initiative - Silk Road Economic Belt.
The round table meeting at Beijing, held on September 12 was in the "6 + 1" format with theheads of international financial and economic organizations.
The heads were Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Keqiang
Mindtree Launched first International Hub
Mindtree inaugurated its first international Digital Pumpkin innovation hub located at its office at Warren Township, New Jersey.
The facility is the outcome of the demand from Mindtree clients in the U.S. for an interactive space.
Sports
Sachin Tendulkar launched Mission-24 programme in Mumbai
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar launched Mission-24 programme in Mumbai
The project was launched by NGOs Apnalaya and Mumbai First in partnership with the BMC- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Lewis Hamilton wins Singapore Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton won a chaotic and rain-hi Singapore Grand Prix and grabbed Formula One world championship.
His title rival Sebastian Vettel crashed out on the first lap.
India
First-ever Mission Mode to Address Under-Nutrition Conference
The Ministry of Women and Child Development will hold the first-ever National Conference in New Delhi on Mission Mode to address Under-Nutrition in the country.
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has collaborated with The Ministry of Women and Child Development, keeping in mind the goal of “Malnutrition Free India-2022”
Kerala to open Clinics for Transgender Community
For the first time in the country, exclusive clinics for the transgender community will start functioning in government medical colleges across the state and will offer sex-change surgeries.
The move has been undertaken by the state’s Health and Social Justice departments as a part of the state’s Transgender Policy unveiled in 2015.
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Shram Anna Sahayata Yojna Launched in Chattisgarh
Chhattisgarh has launched 'Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shram Anna Sahayata Yojna' in the state.
Under this scheme nutritious meal for Rs 5 will be provided to labourers in the state.
Tunisia lifts ban on Muslim women marrying non-Muslims
Tunisian has lifted a ban on Muslim women marrying non-Muslims on the recommendation of the president
Muslim men were allowed to marry non-Muslim women but Muslim women were not allowed to marry non-Muslim men.
President launches LILA Mobile App
On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, on September 14, 2017 President Ram Nath Kovind has launched a new 'LILA Mobile App'.
The app can be downloaded from Google play store and this is developed to understand Hindi easily.
Awards & Appointments
Rajbhasha Kirti Awards 2017
Punjab National Bank has been awarded Second Prize in Rajbhasha Kirti award for the outstanding performance in implementation of Official Language Policy in Bank
The award is given under the category of Nationalized Banks and Financial Institutions in Region ‘A’.
Mahendra Pratap Mall Appointed as CMD of IRCTC
Mahendra Pratap Mall was appointed as the Chairman and Managing director of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Ltd.
He is at present director (finance) in the same organization.
Venkaiah Naidu presents ANR National Award to SS Rajamouli
Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu presented the ANR National Award to top film-maker SS Rajamouli
He is an Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema.
His films are noted for their technical finesse and craft
YC Modi appointed as new NIA chief
Y C Modi has been appointed as the new Director General of National Investigation Agency (NIA). He will take over from Sharad Kumar.
Sharad's term as the NIA chief ends in October 2017. Read More
Punit Goenka Re-appointed as President of Indian Broadcasting Foundation
Punit Goenka was re-appointed as President of The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) for a second consecutive year
He is MD & CEO, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL)
Akshay Kumar Appointed Brand Ambassador for Swachh Bharat
Uttarakhand has roped in Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar as the brand ambassador of the Swachh Bharat Mission in the state.
Akshay was also appointed as the brand ambassador for the cleanliness campaign in Uttar Pradesh last month
Rajni Kant Mishra Appointed SSB Chief
Rajni Kant Mishra is appointed the new chief of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
The decision was taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Read More
World
69th Primetime Emmy Awards-Complete List
The 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony was held in California
The ceremony was hosted by Stephen Colbert. Complete List of Winners
Google Tez UPI-Based Digital Payments App Launched in India
Google has launched its mobile payment service, called Tez, in India.
Tez is a stand-alone application which is available for both Android and iOS.
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