Africa-India military ties : Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-23) to be Held in Pune The Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-23) will be held in Pune, Maharashtra, in March 2024. The event aims to boost military ties between India and Africa, as well as provide an opportunity for both sides to share their expertise and learn…
Seylan Bank Nostro account : Seylan Bank of Sri Lanka opens INR denominated Nostro account in Indian Bank in Mumbai Seylan Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s prominent commercial banks, has opened an INR-denominated Nostro account in Indian Bank in Mumbai, India. This move is expected to strengthen bilateral trade relations and increase banking services between…
Nagpur to Host C-20 India Inception Meeting The inaugural meeting of the C-20 India, an engagement group of the G20, is scheduled to be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, in May 2023. This is the first time that India is hosting the C-20, which is one of the engagement groups of the G20, aimed at promoting…
Begging has been a long-standing social issue in India, with millions of people forced to beg for their livelihood due to poverty and unemployment. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has launched a new initiative called “Beggar-Free City” to address this problem. This initiative aims to provide vocational training and employment opportunities to beggars, enabling them…
Maharashtra to Introduce 4th Women’s Policy Maharashtra, India’s second-most populous state, is all set to introduce its fourth women’s policy. The announcement was made on 18th April 2023 by the state’s Women and Child Welfare Minister, Yashomati Thakur. The policy will focus on improving the status of women and their empowerment, including their social, economic,…
Maharashtra to Introduce 4th Women’s Policy to Give More Opportunities to Women Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government will be introducing the 4th Women’s Policy to provide more opportunities to women. The policy aims to empower women and promote gender equality in the state. Why this News is Important The announcement…
Rashmi Shukla is Border Force Chief Rashmi Shukla, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been appointed as the new chief of Border Force. She is a 1993-batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre and has served in various capacities in the state. Shukla has been appointed to the post for a period of two years….
Sachin Tendulkar statue: Life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar to be unveiled at Wankhede Stadium 10 years after his retirement The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is set to unveil a life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, on 24th April 2023, 10 years after his retirement from international cricket. The announcement was made…
Aurangabad Osmanabad renaming : Union Government Approved Renaming of Aurangabad, Osmanabad in Maharashtra The Union Cabinet has recently approved the renaming of two cities in Maharashtra. The city of Aurangabad will now be known as Sambhaji Nagar, and Osmanabad will be known as Dharashiv. The proposal to rename these cities was initiated by the Maharashtra…
Architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi Passes Away Aged 95; PM Mourns Demise Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, one of India’s most famous architects, passed away at the age of 95. Doshi, who was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2018, was renowned for his innovative and sustainable designs. Early Life and Career Doshi was born in Pune,…
