Sangita Kalanidhi Awards 2020, 2021, and 2022
Eminent vocalist and guru, Neyveli R. Santanagopalan, noted mridangam artiste and guru Tiruvarur Bhakthavathsalam, and Lalgudi violin duo G. J. R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi were chosen for the winners of the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi awards of the music academy for 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Max Verstappen Wins Spanish Grand Prix 2022
Red Bull's star Fl driver Max Verstappen continued his winning streak by winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2022 at Circuit de Barcelona, Catalunya, his third successive Fl victory and fourth win of the season. Verstappen finished the race in one hour, 37 minutes, and 20-475 seconds, about 13 seconds faster than runner-up and teammate Sergio Perez.
Manchester City Wins Premier League 2021-22
Manchester City scored three goals in five minutes to turn around a tense and dramatic season finale and clinch a sixth Premier League title in 11 seasons, rallying to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and hold off Liverpool's challenge.
Nikhat Zareen won gold medal in World Boxing Championship
Nikhat Zareen, India’s new boxing superstar won the gold medal at the 52-kg World Boxing Championships tournament in Istanbul. She defeated Thailand’s Jutames Jitpong 5-0 and won the match with a unanimous decision. With this, Zareen has become the only woman boxer after Mary Kom to have achieved this feat. She is also the fifth Indian woman boxer to win the gold medal and world championship.
Eintracht Frankfurt Wins UEFA Europa League 2021-22 Title
Eintracht Frankfurt pipped Rangers 5-4 on penalties in Sevilla, Spain to win the UEFA Europa League 2021-22 final and claim their first European trophy. The win also helped Frankfurt to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, Both clubs were looking to win a second European title in their history, Rangers after clinching the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972 and Frankfurt after they lifted the UEFA Cup 42 years ago.
BSE appoints SS Mundra as Chairman
BSE Limited announced that it has approved the appointment of SS Mundra, Public Interest Director as the Chairman of the board of directors of the company. Mundra will replace Justice Vikramajit Sen who is the current chairman. Mundra was appointed as Public Interest Director at BSE in January 2018. He retired as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India on 30th July 2017 after completing a stint of three years. Prior to that, the last position held by him was as Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of Baroda from where he superannuated in July 2014.
India wins maiden Thomas Cup title, beats Indonesia 3-0 in finals
India created history by winning the iconic badminton championship Thomas Cup against Indonesia. It won three straight matches, two men’s singles and a men’s doubles match to seal the championship. With this win, India has become the sixth country to win the title. India's Kidambi Srikanth defeated Indonesia's Leonardus Jonatan Christie in Thomas Cup Final 2022 held in Bangkok.
Dr Manik Saha sworn in as 11th Chief Minister o Tripura
Dr. Manik Saha took oath as Chief Minister of Tripura after Biplab Dev step down as Chief Minister. Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya administered the oath of office and secrecy at Raj Bhavan, New Capital Complex here in Agartala city. Dr Saha was unanimously elected as the president of Tripura Pradesh BJP on January 15, 2020. Later, he was elected as the Rajya Sabha MP. Now, he has become the 11th Chief Minister of the state.
Shri Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as the 25th CEC of India
Shri Rajiv Kumar assumed charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India at Election Commission of India, Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi in pursuance of the Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India’s Gazette Notification dated May 12, 2022. Shri Rajiv Kumar has been serving in ECI as Election Commissioner since September 1, 2020. During his tenure as Election Commissioner, elections have been held for State Assemblies of Bihar in 2020, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal amidst Covid concerns in March-April 2021 and also elections to Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh recently in early 2022.
South Korea emerges champion of Uber Cup 2022
Uber Cup, the prestigious world women's team badminton championship, was successfully organized in Bangkok, Thailand. South Korea emerged as champion of the Uber Cup 2022 title as it defeated defending champion China 3-2 in the closely fought final at the Impact Arena, Bangkok.
Shri Rajiv Kumar appointed as Chief Election Commissioner
The President is pleased to appoint Shri Rajiv Kumar the senior-most Election Commissioner, as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India. Shri Rajiv Kumar will assume the charge of the office of the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from the 15th May 2022 vice Shri Sushil Chandra consequent upon his demitting the Office of the Chief Election Commissioner on the 14th May 2022.
Inter Milan wins Italian Cup 2022
Inter Milan clinched its eighth Italian Cup football title, beating Juventus 4-2 in an extra time in the final at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Ivan Perisic scored twice in extra time after Hakan £alhanoglu had converted a controversial late penalty. Nicold Barella scored the other goal for Inter. Inter Milan lifted its first Coppa Italia (Italian Cup) since 2011.
Max Verstappen Wins Miami Grand Prix 2022
Reigning Formula one world champion Max Verstappen of the Red Bull team emerged the winner of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix 2022 in Miami as he completed the race in one hour, 34 minutes and 24-258 seconds, about 3-5 seconds faster than runner-up and pole position holder of the race¬Charles Leclerc of Ferrari team. It was Verstappen's third victory of the 2022 season.
Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig chosen for World Food Prize 2022
Noted Climatologist and agronomist Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig, who is a senior research scientist and head of the Climate Impacts Group at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, was chosen for the World Food Prize 2022 by the World Food Prize Foundation for her research and projections on the impact of climate change on global food production.
South Korea - 1st Asian Country to join NATO Cyber Defence Group
South Korea joined NATO's cyber defense group on May 5, becoming the first Asian country to join in North Atlantic Treaty Organization Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence. South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) is joined as a contributing participant in the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence.
2nd India-Nordic Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir of Iceland, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland. The Summit provided an opportunity to review the progress of the India-Nordic relations since the 1st India-Nordic Summit, which was held in 2018 in Stockholm. Discussions were held on multilateral cooperation in post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, sustainable development, innovation, digitalization, and green and clean growth. Discussions were also held on cooperation in the maritime sector with a focus on sustainable ocean management. Prime Minister invited Nordic companies for investing in the Blue Economy sector, especially in India’s Sagarmala project. India’s partnership with the Nordic region in the Arctic Region was discussed. Prime Minister noted that India’s Arctic Policy provides a good framework for the expansion of India-Nordic cooperation in the Arctic region.
Haryana Clinches Cooch Behar Trophy
Haryana clinched the Cooch Behar Trophy Under-19 first-class domestic cricket tournament after 22 yrs, beating heavyweights Mumbai at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Kerala Wins National Football Championship 2021-22 (Santosh Trophy)
Hosts Kerala emerged champion of the National Football Champion¬ship 2021-22, popularly referred to as Santosh Trophy, as it prevailed over West Bengal 5-4 in the penalty shootout in the final at the Manjeri Payyanad Football Stadium in Malappuram, Kerala. Kerala clinched the coveted domestic football title for the seventh time. This is Kerala's third win in a Santosh Trophy tournament on home soil.
PM inaugurates the Semicon India Conference 2022
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated SemiconIndia Conference 2022, the global semiconductor conclave designed to bring together key stakeholders to showcase existing capabilities, ideate innovations, and discuss global best practices. The flagship conclave with the theme Catalyzing India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem is being held in Bengaluru from 29th April to 1st May 2022. The conference aligns with the larger national narratives such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat and is pegged as the launchpad for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The brightest minds in the sector have come together to help actualize India’s aspirations of becoming a superpower in the semiconductor sector. The three-day conclave is designed to provide impetus to India’s semiconductor strategy and chart its future course of action and growth milestones.
Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju appointed as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff
Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju is appointed as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff and will assume his office on 01 May 2022. An alumnus of Sainik School Bijapur and National Defence Academy, he was commissioned in the JAT Regiment on 15th December 1984. He commanded his Battalion during OP PARAKRAM in the Western Theatre and in Jammu & Kashmir. He also holds the distinction of commanding the Uri brigade along the Line of Control, a Counter Insurgency Force, and the Chinar Corps in the Kashmir Valley. The General Officer also served as the Commandant, of the Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan. During his illustrious career spanning 38 years, he has tenanted many important regimental, staff, and instructional appointments in the Army Head Quarters and in field formations to include, including Colonel Military Secretary Legal in Military Secretary branch, Brigadier General Staff of the operationally active White Knight Corps, Deputy Director General Military Operations & Director General Staff Duties. Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, the General Officer was tenanting the appointment of Director General Military Operations during the standoff on the LAC.
Atal Tunnel receives IBC Best Infrastructure Project award
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Engineering Marvel Atal Tunnel built in Rohtang of Himachal Pradesh received Indian Building Congress (IBC) ‘Best Infrastructure Project’ award on April 28, 2022 in New Delhi. More than thirty state of the art infrastructures were nominated for the prestigious awards, the strategic tunnel was adjudged by the Jury of IBC as the Best Projects for Excellence in Built Environment in 2021. Director General BRO, Lt General Rajeev Chaudhry received the award during 25th annual Convention of IBC for the stupendous achievement of BRO in constructing this engineering marvel connecting Manali to the Lahaul-Spiti Valley.
Cabinet approves construction of 540 Megawatt Kwar Hydro Electric project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the investment of Rs.4526.12 crore for 540 Megawatt (MW) Kwar Hydro Electric Project located on river Chenab, in Kishtwar district of Union Territory of Jammy and Kashmir. The project will be implemented by M/s. Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (M/s. CVPPL) a joint venture company between NHPC and JKSPDC with equity contribution of 51% and 49% respectively on 27.04.2022.
Cabinet approves opening of Indian Mission in Lithuania
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has accorded approval to the opening of a new Indian Mission in Lithuania in 2022. Opening of Indian Mission in Lithuania will help expand India’s diplomatic footprint, deepen political relations and strategic cooperation, enable growth of bilateral trade, investment and economic engagements, facilitate stronger people-to-people contacts, allow for more sustained political outreach in multilateral fora and help garner support for India’s foreign policy objectives. Indian Mission in Lithuania will also better assist the Indian community and protect their interests.
Norway to Become Member of International Solar Alliance
Norway has decided to become a member of the International Solar Alliance, an initiative of India aimed at promoting renewable energy and sustainable development. Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt announced Norway's membership in the International Solar Alliance (ISA) during her official visit to India. The International Solar Alliance is a multi-lateral organization working for increased deployment of solar energy technologies around the world.
Pune entrepreneur wins US honour for providing solutions for clean potable water during calamities
An entrepreneur from Pune has been honoured with a gold prize in the industrial technology category at the prestigious Edison Awards ceremony in the United States. Rahul Pathak, who runs a firm called Aqua Plus, won recognition last week for his innovative solution of making clean potable water available quickly at affordable prices for people facing natural calamities like floods and earthquakes.
Macron re-elected as French president, defeating Le Pen
Emmanuel Macron has won the French presidential election for his second term, the first French president to do so in a generation. He has defeated his opponent candidate Le Pen.
Gautam Adani overtakes Warren Buffett to become world's fifth richest person
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has become the fifth richest person in the world, overtaking legendary investor Warren Buffett. According to a Forbes report, the 59-year-old Adani has an estimated net worth of $123.7 billion, as of 22nd April 2022, passing Buffett's $121.7 billion fortune. Industrialist Gautam Adani Gautam Adani has added $43 billion to his wealth in 2022, a stellar spike of 56.2% in his portfolio, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Adani is now only behind the four richest tycoons in the world, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ($130.2 billion), Bernard Arnault ($167.9 billion), and Jeff Bezos ($170.2 billion), and Elon Musk ($269.7 billion). Adani’s estimated $123.7 billion net worth makes him the richest person in India.
Crew of first private flight to ISS head back to Earth
The crew of the first fully private mission to the International Space Station departed the orbiting laboratory on Monday to head back to Earth. The three businessmen and a former NASA astronaut had spent more than two weeks on the station on a history-making mission organized by startup company Axiom Space. The SpaceX capsule was undocked from the ISS at 0110 GMT for the return trip and was scheduled to land in the ocean off the coast of Florida at around 1:00 pm local time (1700 GMT). The four men - three of whom paid tens of millions of dollars for the rare chance to take part in the mission - were originally scheduled to spend only eight days on the space station.
PM Modi receives first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for his selfless service to the nation and society. The award has been instituted in memory and honor of the legendary singer who passed away at the age of 92 years in Mumbai earlier this year. The family and the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan charitable trust issued a statement where they asserted that the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar award will be conferred to a single individual every year who made a 'path-breaking, spectacular and exemplary contributions to the nation, its people and society.'
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Wins ATP Barcelona Open Singles Title 2022
Fifth seed Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz Garfia clinched the ATP Barcelona Open Singles title 2022, beating eighth seed compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3 6-2 in the Barcelona Open final in Barcelona.
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