1.India’s first COVID-19 death confirmed in Karnataka
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A 76-year-old man who died two days ago in Karnataka while being treated for suspected coronavirus has become India’s first COVID-19 fatality with his samples taken earlier confirming the infection.The man, who recently returned from Saudi Arabia, had died on 10 March.
Officials said the patient had severe co-morbidities such as history of hypertension, diabetes and asthma and appendicitis.
The body is disinfected completely and disposed as per the Government of India guidelines.
The person had gone to Saudi Arabia in January end and came back on February 29.
On his return, he was down with fever and took treatment at a private hospital.
2.RS approves minor changes in bill to include tribal communities of Karnataka in ST category
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Rajya Sabha approved some minor changes made by Lok Sabha in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order Amendment Bill, 2019.Tribal Affairs minister Arjun Munda moved the amendments made by Lok Sabha in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for consideration.
The motion was adopted with voice vote in the Upper House.
The amendments are replacing the word ”seventieth” to ”seventy-first” and figure ”2019” to ”2020” at line one in the first page.
The bill seeks to include Parivara and Talawara tribal communities of Karnataka in ST category to ensure they get the reservation and other benefits provided by the government.
3.On the occasion of 130th Foundation Day of National Archives of India an exhibition named “Jallianwala Bagh” inaugurated in New Delhi
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On the occasion of 130th Foundation Day of National Archives of India (NAI) an exhibition on Jallianwala Bagh is organised at the premises of National Archives, New Delhi.This exhibition is an endeavour to commemorate the centenary of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre covering a period from (1915-50).
The present exhibition is primarily presented with the help of original and digital copies of archival documents relating to the Jallianwala bagh Massacre available in National Archives of India.
This is an earnest attempt to portray the relentless struggle of the Indian people against the British tyranny through our record holdings.
4.India Post launches first free Digital Locker Service in West Bengal
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For the first time in India, the Department of Posts is introducing a free digital parcel locker service in the city to enable customers to collect their consignment from specified post offices at their convenience.The facility will be available in two post offices in Kolkata – the Nabadiganta IT Post Office in Sector 5 of Salt Lake City and another in New Town.
The facility, which is popular in European countries, will be limited to consignments received through registered post or speed post.
This facility has been chosen for working people who cannot receive parcels because they have no one at home to receive consignments during office hours.
A customer will be given a specific locker number as the address where India Post will drop the parcel.
Consignments will be dropped into the digital parcel locker and an SMS will be issued along with an OTP number to the customer concerned.
5.Maharashtra govt approves implementation of “happy hour” for autorickshaws
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Maharashtra government has approved the implementation of “happy hour” for autorickshaws as recommended by the Khatua panel.A government resolution states that fares will be slashed by 15 percent between 12 noon and 4 pm.
The decision will however not be applicable to local taxis and app based taxis.
The panel had said that the new concept will turn lean hours to happy hours, especially for housewives and senior citizens who normally don’t have a fixed schedule for their outings.
While citizens are pleased with the move, auto rickshaw unions have indicated that they will oppose the move.
6.‘Wings India 2020’ begins in Hyderabad
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The three -day civil aviation business exhibition and air show, ‘Wings India 2020’ has begun in Hyderabad.The biennial event being organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Authority of India along with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will continue at the Begumpet airport.
On the first day, Business to Business and Business to Government meetings are taking place in which a number of aviation majors including Airbus, Boeing and others are taking place.
The biennial event will have dazzling aerobatics twice a day by two teams – Sarang, the helicopter aerobatics team of Indian Air Force and Global Stars team of British pilots on fixed wing aircrafts.
7.IIT Mandi gets Rs 7.25 crore for Technology Innovation Hub
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Under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has sanctioned Rs 7.25 crore to IIT Mandi to establish a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at the Institute.The major focus of the TIH in IIT Mandi will be on human-computer interaction (HCI) research, where projects will focus on design and development of computer technology (interfaces) and the study of interaction between humans (users) and computers.
Also, the TIH will focus on human resource and skill development, entrepreneurship and collaboration with other leading institutions.
HCI is focused on the ways in which humans interact with computers and design technologies that let humans interact with computers in novel ways.
As a field of research, HCI is situated at the intersection of computer science, behavioural sciences, design, and media studies among others.
8.State Bank of India to buy shares worth 7,250 crore rupees of cash-strapped Yes Bank
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The State Bank of India said that it will buy shares worth 7,250 crore rupees of the cash-strapped Yes Bank in accordance with the draft reconstruction scheme envisaged by the Reserve Bank of India.SBI said that its board has permitted the purchase of the private lender’s shares at a price of 10 rupees per share subject to all regulatory approvals.
SBI’s shareholding in Yes Bank will remain within 49 percent of the paid-up capital.
According to RBI’s reconstruction scheme, the strategic investor was not only supposed to pick up 49 percent stake but assure that the holding will not fall below 26 percent for a minimum period of three years from the date of capital infusion.
9.AdGlobal360 acquired by Japanese company Hakuhodo
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Hakuhodo Inc, Japan’s second largest advertising company has acquired AdGlobal360 for an undisclosed sum.Adglobal360 was ranked as the fastest growing MarTech Company in 2019 by Deloitte.
AdGlobal360 is Hakuhodo’s first acquisition in India as it seeks to enhance its technology and digital footprint.
AdGlobal360 is headquartered in Gurgaon with employee strength of over 460.
The company offers end to end digital solutions to a plethora of brands across industries.
Founded in 1895, Hakuhodo Inc. is an integrated advertising and communication agency headquartered in Japan.
10.IDFC FIRST Bank names Amitabh Bachchan as Brand Ambassador
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IDFC FIRST Bank announced the signing of India’s most iconic personality, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, as its first ever brand ambassador.Mr. Bachchan is a winner of countless prestigious national awards, an all-time favourite of the masses, and the country’s most celebrated actor.
IDFC FIRST Bank was founded as a new entity by the merger of IDFC Bank and Capital First on December 18, 2018.
11.Tiger Woods to be inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame in 2021 class
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American golfer Tiger Woods will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021.The hall of fame, located in St. Augustine, Florida, released a statement saying Woods, winner of 15 major titles, will be inducted in the male competitor category.
Woods was among 10 finalists named in March as candidates for 2021.
His 93 worldwide victories include a record-tying 82 US PGA Tour titles.
He won his 15th major title at the Masters last April, ending an 11-year major drought after career-threatening injuries.
12.Veteran Bengali actor Santu Mukhopadhyay passes away
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Veteran Bengali actor Santu Mukhopadhyay who was known for his works in films such as ‘Sansar Simante’ and ‘Bhalobasa Bhalobasa’ died.He had been suffering from carcinoma for long and been admitted to a hospital on February 4 with blood sugar and hypertension.
Born in Kolkata in 1951, Mukhopadhyay showed his class when he was in early 20s in films like ‘Sansar Simante’ and ‘Raja’ by Tarun Majumder and Tapan Sinha respectively.
