Daniil Medvedev wins St Petersburg Open title

1.World Rhino Day: 22 September

World Rhino Day is observed every year on 22 September.It is a global event established to celebrate the world’s five rhinoceros species, and to reflect on the challenges facing them.World Rhino Day was first established in 2010 in South Africa, this day has now gained international recognition and it is celebrated by a variety of organizations and individuals from around the world.

2.’Howdy Modi’: PM speaks of India’s data and diversity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at an Indian-American rally in Houston, Texas, as their nations negotiate for easing trade.The Indian-American rally dubbed “Howdy Modi!” was held in a 50,000-seat stadium.PM Modi hit out at Pakistan for its support to terrorism and said India’s decision to nullify Article 370 has caused trouble to those who cannot handle their country.It was the largest gathering ever for an elected foreign leader visiting the US.

3.CBDT sets up National e-Assessment Centre for faceless scrutiny of IT returns

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has set up a National e-Assessment Centre (NeAC) for assessing tax returns electronically without any personal contact between officials and taxpayers.The initiative is a part of government efforts to reduce human discretion in assessments and scrutiny, which in turn will eliminate possibilities of corruption, by leveraging new technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, video conferencing, telecommunication application software and mobile applications.The CBDT has appointed Krishna Mohan Prasad, a 1984 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, as the first Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (PrCCIT) of NeAC.

4.Ladakhi Shondol dance makes it to Guinness book of records

Shondol dance, which is known as the royal dance of Ladakh, has created history by entering into the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest Ladakhi dance.Shondol is a famous dance, which artistes used to perform for the king of Ladakh.As many as 408 women attired in traditional dresses and beautiful headgears performed the dance.It was held on the concluding day of the ongoing Buddhist carnival Naropa festival near the Hemis Monastery.

5.Max Bupa and Indian Bank ink bancassurance tie-up to offer health insurance solutions

Max Bupa, a standalone health insurance player, has announced a bancassurance corporate agency agreement with Indian Bank, a state-owned bank.Under the agreement, Max Bupa will provide comprehensive health insurance solutions and services to over 40 million customers of Indian Bank spread across 2800 branch network, through a slew of digital touchpoints.As part of the tie-up, Max Bupa’s offerings will include both retail and group health insurance products besides Indemnity and Fixed Benefit products

6.Govinda will be MP brand ambassador

Actor Govinda will be the brand ambassador of Madhya Pradesh and will help promote the state’s traditions and tourist places.Govinda (55), one of the most successful Bollywood stars in the 1990s, had a five-year stint as Congress Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North constituency, having defeated BJP heavyweight Ram Naik in 2004.The state government was planning to set up a film city as several productions units are visiting places like Maheshwar, Mandu and Bhopal to shoot movies.

7.Madhukar Kamath elected chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations

Madhukar Kamath, chairman emeritus of DDB Mudra group and mentor of Interbrand India, has been elected chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for 2019-20.Kamath has also been the president of Advertising Agencies Association of India.The Audit Bureau of Circulations of India is a non-profit circulation-auditing organisation.It certifies and audits the circulations of major publications, including newspapers and magazines in India.

8.Rahul Aware wins bronze in 61 kg category at World Championship

Indian wrestler Rahul Aware has won a bronze medal in men’s 61-kilogram freestyle category at the World Championship in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.Rahul beat 17th seeded American Tyler Lee Graff 11-4 to ensure he finished on the podium.This, however, was not an Olympic category and thus the bronze did not help Aware qualify for the Tokyo Games.It was India’s fifth medal at this edition of the World Championships with a total haul of 1 silver and 4 bronzes.

9.Carolina Marina lifts China Open title

Olympic gold medalist Carolina Marin defeated Taiwan’s Tai Tzu Ying 14-21, 21-17, 21-18 in the women’s badminton singles final match to lift the China Open title.In the 65-minute-long clash, Spain’s Marin lost the first game but made a comeback in the next two games to clinch the title encounter.Marin, 26, is returning to the court after eight months as she had knee surgery.She missed the BWF World Championships which concluded last month in Basel, Switzerland.

10.Daniil Medvedev wins St Petersburg Open title

Daniil Medvedev strolled to a sixth career title as he defeated Borna Coric 6-3, 6-1 in the final of the St Petersburg Open.World number four Medvedev, who since July has reached five finals in as many tournaments, won his third title of the year and sixth of his career.Indian Divij Sharan and Igor Zelenay won double title past Italian pair of Matteo Berrettini and Simone Bolelli 6-3 3-6 10-8 in tie-breaker in the hard-fought summit clash that lasted for one hour and 17 minutes.