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Djokovic wins Madrid open, while Tsitsipas becomes runner up.

World number 1, Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the Madrid Open for a third time.

Djokovic's 74th Tour title came after having made just one quarter-final in 3 tournaments since lifting the trophy at the Australian Open for a 7th time.

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Madrid is the capital of Spain.

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Konkan Railways signs contract agreement with Nepal to supply two 1600 HP DEMU train sets.

Konkan Railways Corporation Ltd has signed a contract agreement with Nepal's Department of Railways to supply two 1600 HP DEMU train sets. These trains will be used to operationalise railway link between Jayanagar in India and Kurtha in Nepal.

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Manjeev Singh Puri –India’s Ambassador to Nepal

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Ireland Becomes Second Country to Declare Climate Emergency

The Republic of Ireland became the second country in the world to declare a climate emergency.Both the government and opposition parties agreed to an amendment to a climate action report. Wales and Scotland have also declared climate emergencies.

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Ireland’s Capital: Dublin

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IPS officer who oversaw Nirbhaya rape case receives McCain Institute Award

IPS officer Chhaya Sharma, who led the investigation team of the infamous Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, has been awarded the 2019 McCain Institute Award for Courage and Leadership, in Arizona, U.S.

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Former awardees -Malala Yousafzai & Dikembe Mutombo.

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Actress Dia Mirza among 17 new 'SDG Advocates' of UN

Indian actress Dia Mirza and Alibaba chief Jack Ma are among the 17 public figures appointed by UN Secretary-General as the new advocates to drive action and consolidate global political will for the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

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Chennai to get its first unmanned substation

Tangedco will upgrade an unmanned 33KV/11 KV substation in Chennai— the first of its kind in the city. The unmanned substation concept is similar to the successful working model of the Power Grid Corporation India Limited (PGCIL).

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco)

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Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton wins the Spanish Grand Prix

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton won the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, Spain and rose to the top of the Formula One world championship. Mercedes’ V. Bottas finished second, while Red Bulls’ M. Verstappen finished third.

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Lewis Hamilton also won Bahrain and Chinese Grandprix(2019)

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Ajoy Mehta appointed as the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government,appointed Ajoy Kumar Mehta, the municipal commissioner of Mumbai, as the new chief secretary of the state.

The previous chief secretary U. P. S. Madan had sought voluntary retirement.

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Maharashtra CM-Devendra Fadnavis

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Pakistan reaches agreement with IMF, to get $6 billion over 3 years

IMF has agreed to give $ 6 billion over three years, to Pakistan.

A formal approval by the IMF is awaited.The agreement aims to support Pakistan's strategy for stronger & more inclusive growth by reducing domestic and external imbalances, etc.

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IMF-International Monetary Fund
HQ-Washington DC

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Bhojpuri Vocal artist, Padma Shri awardee Hiralal Yadav passes away at 93 in Varanasi

Padma Shri awardee Bhojpuri vocal artist Hiralal Yadav passed away, at the age of 93.He was a famous Bhojpuri folk singer from the 'Birha' genre and had received a Padma Shri award(2019) & Yash Bharti award for his work in the field of music(2015)

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Padma Shri - India's 4th highest civilian award