Ashish Kundra appointed new Mizoram chief electoral officer
The Election Commission appointed IAS officer Ashish Kundra as poll-bound Mizoram’s new chief electoral officer, replacing S.B. Shashank.
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Morocco on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Agreement between India and Morocco on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.The Agreement will provide a broad legal framework for bilateral cooperation between India and Morocco in investigation and prosecution of crime, tracing, restraint, forfeiture or confiscation or proceeds and instruments of crime. It aims to increase effectiveness in investigation and prosecution of crime, and in providing the necessary peaceful ambience which is a pre-requisite for the development of society as a whole. It will further be instrumental in gaining better inputs and insights in the modus operandi of organized criminals and terrorists, which in turn can be used to fine-tune policy decisions in the field of Internal Security.
Cabinet approves renaming of Jharsuguda Airport, Odisha as “Veer Surendra Sai Airport"
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved renaming of Jharsuguda Airport, Odisha as "Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda".Veer Surendra Sai is a well-known freedom fighter of Odisha. Renaming of the Jharsuguda airport in his name will fulfill long-pending demand of the Odisha Government, which reflects the sentiments of the local public of the respective area.
Indo - Japan joint military exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN 2018
Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN - 2018, a joint military exercise between Indian & Japanese Armies, commenced at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, Vairengete, Mizoram, India on 01 November 2018. The Japanese contingent is being represented by 32nd Infantry Battalion, while the Indian side is being represented by 6/1 Gorkha Rifles. Approximately one platoon strength each of both the battalions is participating in this exercise.
India jumps to 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index
India jumped 23 ranks in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index 2018 to 77. In the 2017 report, the country was ranked 100. The Index ranks 190 countries based on 10 indicators across the life-cycle of a business, from “starting a business” to “resolving insolvency.”
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 'The Statue of Unity' in honour of Sardar Patel
The Statue of Unity, a 182-metre giant structure built in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, has been inaugrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The imposing monument, touted as the world's tallest statue, is twice the height of Statue of Liberty and is built on an islet, Sadhu Bet, near the Sardar Sarovar Dam on Narmada river.
Turkey unveils world's largest airport in Istanbul
Istanbul’s new airport, designed to become the biggest airport in the world, was officially opened by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Istanbul Airport ultimately will have the capacity to handle 200m passengers a year via six runways, four terminals and 233 aircraft parking positions. The mega-project is being launched in four phases and is scheduled for completion in 2028.
Sri Lanka’s ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn in as Prime Minister
President Maithripala Sirisena pulled his faction out of Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition. Within hours, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn-in as Prime Minister. The startling developments marked the collapse of the country’s first national unity government with Mr. Sirisena joining hands again with the leader he ousted in 2015.
Mumbai wins Vijay Hazare trophy
Mumbai clinched the National one-day title Vijay Hazare Trophy after a gap of 11 years with a four wicket victory over Delhi at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Bengaluru gets first Bitcoin ATM in India
Bengaluru gets India's first Bitcoin ATM despite the RBI's virtual ban on cryptocurrency deals. Cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin has set up India's Bitcoin ATM in Bangaluru. The machine will let customers to deposit and withdraw the rupee from the kiosk.
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