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PM Modi to inaugurate First World Solar Technology Summit to be held on Sept 8

The First World Solar Technology Summit will be organized by International Solar Alliance (headquartered in Gurugram) on 8th of September virtually. Nobel Laureate Dr M. Stanley Whittingham will present the Key-note Address during the inaugural ceremony.

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Minister of Power, R K Singh to be curtain raiser of the event.

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Chhattisgarh CM announces scheme for school students: Padhai Tuhar Para

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the launch of a special scheme, Padhai Tuhar Para, under which school students will be able to learn in their respective localities in view of the suspension of classes due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

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The scheme aims to benefit around 22 lakh children.

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Chhattisgarh CM announces fund for contribution towards Ram Van Gaman project

Chhattisgarh to create a dedicated fund, Ram Van Gaman Paryatan Paripath Vikas Kosh for contributions from people towards the development of state government’s ‘Ram Van Gaman Tourist Circuit’ project. 9 sites are selected in the 1st phase of the project.

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Chhattisgarh CM: Bhupesh Baghel.
Governor: Anusuiya Uikey.

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Gwalior-Chambal Expressway to be named after Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The Gwalior-Chambal Expressway to be named Atal Bihari Vajpayee Chambal. The announcement was made by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan while paying tribute to the former Prime Minister on his second death anniversary.

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Madhya Pradesh Capital: Bhopal.

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NPCI and Canara Bank ties up with AP Govt to empower over 15,004 village secretariats with UPI

To promote financial inclusion & provide access to digital payments, Andhra Pradesh Govt tied-up with retail payments body National Payments Corporation of India & Canara Bank to set-up UPI payment facilities for over 15,000 village secretariats and wards.

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Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh: Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy.

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Rakesh Asthana appointed DG of Border Security Force

Rakesh Asthana is appointed as the Director-General of Border Security Force, BSF. He is presently working as the Director-General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, BCAS. He will continue to hold the additional charge of DG, Narcotics Control Bureau.

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VSK Kaumudi to be Special Secretary in the Home Ministry.

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Google partners CWC for flood forecasting initiative

Google in association with Central Water Commission, functioning as an attached office under Ministry of Jal Shakti, took flood forecasting initiative over the past several months & sent numerous public alerts to people in impacted regions across India.

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Chairman of Central Water Commission: Rajendra Kumar Jain.

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IIM-K inks pact with Swiss firm

Against the backdrop of emerging challenges post-COVID-19, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode & Switzerland-based HELP Logistics inked an MoU to engage in a partnership & provide consulting services & logistics training for humanitarian community.

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HELP Logistics is a registered non-profit organisation.

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Govt launches e-portal on tribal health & nutrition

Tribal Affairs Minister launched e-portal on tribal health & nutrition, Swasthya. It provides all health-related information of the tribal population on a single platform. The ministry partnered with Facebook for Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) programme.

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An e-newsletter on health and nutrition ALEKH was also launched.

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Ex-Vice Marshal Subramaniam pens book on conflicts since 1972

Retired Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam to come out with a comprehensive account of war and conflict in contemporary India over the past five decades. Full Spectrum: India’s Wars, 1972-2020 is a sequel to India’s Wars: A Military History 1947-1971.

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The book will be published by HarperCollins India.

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Sharon Stone’s memoir to hit bookshelves in March 2021

Actor Sharon Stone’s memoir “The Beauty of Living Twice” to release in March 2021. She will also write about her two marriages, her near-fatal stroke in 2001 and her humanitarian work on behalf of AIDS research. It will be published by Alfred A Knopf.

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Casino earned her an Academy Award Nomination.

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Deepika Padukone Becomes The Face Of 'Melange By Lifestyle'

Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd appointed Deepika Padukone as brand ambassador of Melange. Part of Dubai based retail and hospitality conglomerate, The Landmark Group, Lifestyle retails apparel, footwear, handbags, fashion accessories and beauty products.

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Lifestyle HQ: Bengaluru.
CEO: Rishi Vasudev.

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Lewis Hamilton sets another record with Spanish GP win

Lewis Hamilton claimed his 88th Formula One career victory and with it, an outright record 156th podium finish as he drove his Mercedes to a victory in the Spanish Grand Prix. It was the world championship leader and six-time champion’s fifth win in Spain.

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Max Verstappen & Valtteri Bottas came 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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AIFF, SAI join hands to launch E-Pathshala

All-India Football Federation & Sports Authority of India joined hands to launch E-Pathshala, a web platform to recognise the creativity and develop interest in football. It will act to develop interest in football through painting, building blocks, etc.,

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AIFF HQ: Delhi.
President: Praful Patel.

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Filmmaker Nishikant Kamat Dies At 50

Nishikant Kamat was best-known for directing the Hindi remake of Malayalam hit Drishyam. He also directed Irrfan Khan in Madaariand Mumbai Meri Jaan, and John Abraham in Force and Rocky Handsome. He also acted in Rocky Handsome and some other films.

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His Dombivali Fast won the National Award for Best Marathi Film.

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Legendary Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj passes away

Legendary Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj passed away. His music career spanned over 8 decades. He was honoured with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan & Sangeet Natak Academy Award. He also lent vocals to Oscar-winning movie, Life of Pie.

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He belonged to Mewati Gharana school of music.

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Google launches Kormo app in India

Google expanded its employment android application Kormo Jobs to India as it is looking forward for helping job seekers apply for entry-level jobs. It introduced 'Jobs' last year in India as part of Google Pay to connect job seekers under the brand Jobs.

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The app also helps learn new skills and create CVs.