1 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister launches Mission Mahila Sarathi
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh launched Mission Mahila Sarathi and congratulated the Transport Department for achieving this feat. The Chief Minister flagged off 51 buses of BS-6 model under Mission Mahila Sarathi . On this occasion, Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh Transport Department is considered the main means of transportation in the state. Be it village or city, people travel in transport department buses.
2 Green arm of lignite company Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) India Limited starts business activities
Ministry of CoalNeyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) India Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking under has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, NLC India Green Energy Limited (NIGEL) , which will exclusively focus on all renewable energy initiatives. Still working. The company’s first held board meeting approved the appointment of key managerial positions and also, the company’s logo. Releasing the company’s logo, Mr. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman, NIGEL, said that the new company focusing on renewable energy projects will help in rapidly scaling up the renewable energy (RE) power generation capacity. As a result of the industrial over-optimism environment, the development of renewable energy (RE) will be accompanied by the development of storage systems such as pumped hydro systems and battery energy storage systems.
3 IRCTC partners with Zomato to deliver pre-booked meals
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with Zomato to deliver pre-ordered food to passengers at their seats in trains. The partnership is a pilot project that is currently being tested across five railway stations: New Delhi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi. Passengers can order food through IRCTC e-Catering portal. IRCTC has already partnered with many food brands, including Dominos, Zoop, Comesum, Behrouz to name a few.
4 Google launches DigiKavach program to fight online financial fraud in India
Google has taken a proactive step to address the growing concern of online financial fraud in India . Through its new program, DigiKavach , Google aims to combat these fraudulent activities by understanding the strategies adopted by scammers and implementing counter-measures. This article explores the key components of the DigiKavach program and its potential impact on online security in India.
5 Puma appoints Mohammed Shami as its brand ambassador
PUMA India has included Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami in the list of its brand ambassadors. The sports brand has a star-studded roster of brand ambassadors which includes Virat Kohli, champion sprinter Usain Bolt, football stars Neymar Jr and Sunil Chhetri, renowned boxer MC Mary Kom, cricketers Harmanpreet Kaur and Harleen Deol and para-shooter Avani Lekhara .
6 Assam Chief Minister inaugurates ‘Shradhanjalti’, the state’s second longest flyover
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Bishwa Sharma in Guwahati on October 19, 2023 inaugurated the Tribute flyover, Assam’s second longest, in Its budget is Rs 316 crore and it was completed in just 60 days. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma inaugurated the newly constructed ‘Shradhanjali’ flyover in Guwahati on October 19, 2023, which has marked an important milestone in the infrastructure development of the state as it was completed in just 60 days. This achievement comes in view of the fact that it was completed 300 days ahead of the original schedule.
7 Kotak Bank gets RBI approval to acquire Sonata Finance
Sonata Finance, a company providing small amount loans to Kotak Mahindra Bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to acquire The bank recently gave this information. The bank had expressed its desire to acquire Sonata Finance on February 10 this year. Kotak Mahindra Bank said in a statement to the stock exchange that the RBI, vide its letter dated October 19, 2023, has approved the acquisition of 100 percent stake of the issued share capital and paid-up capital of Sonata.
8 HP appoints Ipsita Dasgupta as senior vice president and MD for India
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced a significant leadership change with the appointment of Ipsita Dasgupta as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for its Indian market. Ipsita Dasgupta’s role will include overseeing all aspects of HP’s strategy and profitability in the India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka regions.
9 India Semiconductor presents report on India Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC)
India Semiconductor R&D Committee, Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Rajeev Chandrashekhar submitted the report on India Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC) to Appreciating the efforts made by the members of the India Semiconductor R&D Committee, the Minister said that after months of dedicated research, the India Semiconductor R&D Committee has prepared a roadmap of ISRC, realizing that What kind of architectural design can be in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for the semiconductor ecosystem?
10 Japan becomes the first country to launch an electromagnetic railgun from an offshore vessel
The Japanese Marine Force has successfully tested a medium-caliber maritime electromagnetic railgun from an offshore platform, establishing itself as a leader in maritime railgun technology . On October 17, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), in cooperation with the Acquisition Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA), a division of the Japanese Ministry of Defense, successfully tested a medium-caliber maritime electromagnetic railgun from an offshore platform. This is the first time that a country has succeeded in launching a railgun from an offshore platform. Typically, railguns are mounted on ships, but due to Japan’s desire to employ this technology on both land and sea, this testing has become an unprecedented advancement in the field.
11 RBI inaugurates sub-office in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a sub-office in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, strengthening its commitment towards financial inclusion and development in the region . Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra, Deputy Governor of RBI, inaugurated the sub-office on October 20, 2023. The newly inaugurated sub-office at Itanagar is equipped with various departments and cells that will cater to the unique financial and developmental needs of the area.
12 4th Asian Para Games begins in Hangzhou, China
Para Asian Games have started in Hangzhou , China . 313 athletes from India will participate in this. This team will be led by Tokyo Paralympic gold medalist Avani Lekhara and javelin thrower Sumit Antil . All these players are participating in 17 out of 22 sports of the Para Asian Games. For the first time, India will present a challenge in rowing-canoeing, lawn bowls, taekwondo and blind football. In Para Games, about four thousand athletes from 43 countries will show their strength in 22 sports in 566 gold medal competitions.
13 Unnati Hooda won the women’s singles title in the ‘Abu Dhabi Master: 2023’ competition
Abu Dhabi Masters: 2023 Indian badminton player Unnati Hooda has won the women’s singles title by defeating Samia Imad Farooqui . 16 year old Unnati Hooda defeated 20 year old Samia Imad Farooqui 21-16, 22-20. This is his second BWF Super 100 World Tour title . Last year, Unnati Hooda became the youngest Indian to win a BWF tournament at the Odisha Open , where she defeated Samia Imad Farooqui in the quarterfinals. Both the players are currently outside the top 100 in badminton rankings. In the women’s doubles final, the pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto won the title by defeating Denmark’s Julie Finne-Ipsen and Mai Suro 21-16, 16-21, 21-8.
14 Hyderabad to host second edition of E-Prix in 2024
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula E have officially announced the Hyderabad ePrix for the second edition to be held on February 10, 2024. confirmed the return ofOne of the most exciting aspects of the 2024 Hyderabad ePrix is the debut of Indian driver Jehan Daruvala. Daruwala will be making his mark in the all-electric single-seater championship, driving for Maserati MSG Racing and representing Indian team Mahindra Racing. This is an important moment for Indian motorsport as a homegrown talent joins the global stage.
15 National Police Memorial Day 2023: 21 October
Police Commemoration Day is celebrated every year on 21 October in India. This day is celebrated to remember and honor the brave policemen who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Police Memorial Day commemorates the day in 1959 when twenty Indian soldiers were attacked by Chinese troops in the Hot Spring area of Ladakh , killing ten Indian policemen and capturing seven. From that day onwards, 21 October is observed as Police Memorial Day in honor of the martyrs.
16 International Stuttering Awareness Day
International Stuttering Awareness Day is celebrated every year on 22 October to make people aware of stuttering. 1.5% people worldwide are victims of stammering. Due to this problem people have to face embarrassment. Due to which people can also become victims of many types of mental problems. Keeping this challenge in mind, celebration of this day was started so that people can be made aware and people struggling with the problem of stuttering can be helped. Every year this day is celebrated with a theme. This time its theme is- ‘ One Size Does Not Fit All ‘
