PM Modi announced to celebrate September as a month of nutrition

1. World leaders gather for G7 Summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes the G 7 leaders to kick off the G 7 summit in French coastal town Biarritz.Macron has set up the agenda of defence, democracy, gender equality, education and environment for the G7 meeting.The annual meet is being attended by the leaders of seven member states — France, Italy, Canada, United States, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom.The theme of 2019 summit is ‘Fighting Inequality’

2. Scarlett Johansson Tops Forbes List Of Highest-Paid Actresses

For the second consecutive year, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has topped the Forbes’ list of highest-paid female actors in the world.Spurred by the success of her Marvel film Avengers: Endgame, the 34-year-old actor’s earning reached USD 56 million.At number two is Modern Family star Sofia Vergara with USD 44.1 million earnings.All the earnings of the actors were calculated between the period of June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019.

3. PM Modi announced to celebrate September as a month of nutrition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to celebrate September as a month of nutrition.In his Mann Ki Baat programme, Mr Modi laid emphasis on creating awareness to fight malnutrition among children, particularly the girl child.Last year, Gujarat Government launched a pilot project, Poshan Abhiyan which is a statewide mission to eradicate malnutrition among children.Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had also launched ‘Purna’ project to eliminate malnutrition among the girls in the age group of 14 to 18.PURNA project is also known as Prevention of under Nutrition and Reduction of Nutritional Anaemia among Adolescent Girls.

4. Bandhan Bank launches a co-branded credit card with Standard Chartered

In a bid to offer a complete suite of services to its existing customers, Bandhan Bank launched a co-branded credit card in association with Standard Chartered bank.The credit card would be offered to 40 lakh savings bank account holders across the 1,000 branches of Bandhan Bank.As part of the tie-up, while Standard Chartered bank will take the credit risk, Bandhan Bank will be responsible for identifying and issuing cards to its customers.

5. CBDT says small start-ups with turnover up to Rs 25 cr to continue to get a promised tax holiday

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that small start-ups with turnover up to 25 crore rupees will continue to get the promised tax holiday as specified in the section of the Income Tax Act.The Act provides a deduction for 100 per cent of the income of an eligible start-up for 3 years out of 7 years from the year of its incorporation.According to the Finance Ministry, the CBDT also clarified that all the start-ups recognised by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade-DPIIT which fulfilled the conditions specified in the DPIIT notification did not automatically become eligible for deduction.

6. Bahrain conferred PM Modi “The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance award”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Manama on various bilateral and regional issues.The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen the friendship between India and Bahrain, with a focus on business relations and cultural exchange.The two countries signed a string of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the fields culture, space, solar energy and RuPay card.Mr Modi was also honoured with “The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance.”

7. PM holds receives UAE’s Highest Civilian Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the full spectrum of the strong India-UAE partnership with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Modi was also conferred with the highest civilian award of the United Arab Emirates, the “Order of Zayed”.Earlier, Prime Minister Modi launched Rupay Card in the UAE to promote cashless transactions abroad.With this, UAE has become the first country in the Middle East to have this facility.

8. Gokulam Kerala FC wins Durand Cup

In football, Gokulam Kerala FC won the 129th Durand Cup, defeating heavyweights Mohun Bagan 2-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.At half time, Gokulam Kerala was leading 1-nil. Gokulam captain Marcus Joseph scored both the goals.It was a close game throughout which saw both the teams go through testing moments.With this win, Gokulam Kerala became the first club from the state in 22 years to clinch the tournament.