Burt Bacharach death : Legendary American pop composer Burt Bacharach passes away at 94 Legendary American pop composer Burt Bacharach passed away at the age of 94 on febuary 08, 2023, due to natural causes. Bacharach was a pianist, singer, and composer, who wrote many iconic songs, including “What’s New Pussycat,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on…
India aviation safety ranking : India Jumps to 55th Place in ICAO’s Aviation Safety Oversight Ranking: DGCA India has made a significant improvement in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s aviation safety oversight ranking. The country has jumped to 55th place, which is a remarkable improvement from its previous position of 66th. The Directorate General…
Vande Bharat trains : PM Narendra Modi flagged off two new Vande Bharat trains from Mumbai On 17th April 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two new Vande Bharat trains, which will run between Mumbai and Varanasi and Mumbai and Delhi respectively. The new Vande Bharat trains were inaugurated at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj…
Alibaba exits Paytm : Alibaba Exits India’s Paytm, Selling Shares for $167 Million Alibaba, the Chinese multinational conglomerate, has sold its shares in India’s leading digital payments company, Paytm, for $167 million. This marks Alibaba’s complete exit from Paytm after having invested over $2 billion in the company since 2015. Why This News Is Important…
Raja Ram Mohan Roy : Raja Ram Mohan Roy 2023 presented to journalist A.B.K. Prasad The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented the first copy of the book ‘Raja Ram Mohan Roy 2023’ to journalist A.B.K. Prasad. The book is based on the life and achievements of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a prominent social…
Rohit Sharma century in all formats : Rohit Sharma becomes 1st Indian skipper to record hundreds in all 3 formats Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has become the first Indian captain and the second worldwide to score a century in all three formats of the game. Rohit Sharma achieved the milestone during the first T20 international…
Himachal Niketan project : Himachal Pradesh CM Lays Foundation Stone of Himachal Niketan in Delhi Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur laid the foundation stone for the Himachal Niketan in New Delhi. The project is aimed at providing accommodation for people from the state who visit Delhi for various purposes. The facility will also…
Ravichandran Ashwin Test wicket : Ravichandran Ashwin becomes the fastest Indian to pick up 450 Test wickets Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin made history on 16th April 2021 by becoming the fastest Indian to pick up 450 Test wickets. He achieved this feat during the second day of the second Test match between India and England…
Elena Fanchini : World Cup Skiing Medallist Elena Fanchini Dies Aged 37 Elena Fanchini, the former Italian alpine skier and World Cup medallist, has died at the age of 37. The Italian Ski Federation announced that she passed away after a long illness. Fanchini won a silver medal in the downhill event at the 2005…
Mars mission Blue Origin : NASA to Launch Mars Mission on Blue Origin’s New Glenn NASA has announced its plans to launch a Mars mission using Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, which is currently under development. The mission, which is part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, is scheduled to launch in the mid-2030s. The New…
