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India Launches 'Operation Kaveri' To Rescue Citizens From Violence-Hit Sudan

India has launched Operation Kaveri to rescue its citizens stranded in war-torn Sudan, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said.

Jaishankar said the government was "committed to assist all our bretheren in Sudan".

"Operation Kaveri gets underway to bring back our citizens stranded in Sudan. About 500 Indians have reached Port Sudan.

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Sydney Cricket Ground Gate Named After Sachin Tendulkar Unveiled On His 50th Birthday

On the occasion of legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday (April 24), a gate named after him was unveiled at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Tendulkar scored 785 runs in five Tests at the SCG at an average of 157, with a highest score of 241 not out. Tendulkar had named SCG as his favorite cricket ground outside India.

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World Malaria Day | April 25

World Malaria Day, which was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007, is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. Observed on April 25, the theme of the campaign this year is "Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement."

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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates One Of Its Kind Exhibition On "Future Of Work" At G20 EdWG Meet Bhubaneswar

Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the ‘Future of Work’ exhibition in Bhubaneswar.

The one-of-its-kind exhibition has been organized on the sidelines of the third Education Working Group (EdWG) meeting under the G20 presidency at Bhubaneswar’s CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology.

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Sh. Ratan Tata awarded highest Australian civil honour

Ratan Tata has been awarded the Order of Australia (AO) honour -- the highest civil honour in the country -- for his longstanding commitment to Indo-Australian ties specifically in the areas of trade, investment, and philanthropy.

The Australian branch of Tata Consultancy, which was established in 1998, has the largest Australian workforce of any Indian firm.

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Barry 'O' Farrell, Australia’s High Commissioner to India.

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UIDAI, NPCI to set up eKYC aggregator

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) are planning to set up an aggregator platform for eKYC (electronic know-your-customer).

Aadhaar-based eKYC is used for paperless verification of a customer’s credentials for new mobile connections and bank accounts.

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India likely to move to upper-middle-income category by 2047: Bibek Debroy

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman Bibek Debroy said that some states in India are already in the high-income category in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms, and the country is likely to move to the upper-middle-income country by 2047

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Union Minister Sonowal inaugurates the technology arm of Shipping Ministry in TN

Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts (NTCPWC) at the Discovery Campus of IIT, Madras.

The NTCPWC, the technology arm of Union Shipping Ministry will be expanded to include world-class multifunctional maritime laboratories in the areas of climate change, marine robotics etc.

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Mohammed Shahabuddin Sworn In As 22nd President Of Bangladesh

Veteran freedom fighter, jurist and politician Md. Sahabuddin was sworn in as the 22nd President of Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Parliament Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury administered the oath of office in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique, Cabinet members and other dignitaries

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Commerce ministry terminates anti-dumping probe on Chinese chemical imports

The commerce ministry has terminated an anti-dumping investigation into the import of a chemical, used in dying industry, from China following a request from the domestic industry.

On September 30, 2022, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated a probe into alleged dumping of 'sulphur black' from China, following a complaint by a domestic firm Atul Ltd.

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Pakistani-Canadian journalist Tarek Fatah passes away after prolonged illness

Among the many books he authored, popular one's included 'Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State' and 'The Jew is Not My Enemy: Unveiling the Myths that Fuel Muslim Anti-Smitism'.

Fatah became well-known in Indian intellectual circles for his progressive views on Islam and terrorism.

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India MedTech Expo 2023 to be organized in August, alongside G-20 Health Ministers Meeting

To highlight the capabilities of the Indian Medical Devices sector under the G-20 Indian Presidency, the first-ever expo being spearheaded by the government in association with the Indian medical devices industry, the three-day IMTE-23 will now be held in Gandhi Nagar, alongside the G-20 Health Ministers meeting in August 2023.

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International Delegate’s Day 2023

International Delegate’s Day is observed annually on April 25. It honours delegates who play a crucial role in the United Nations.

Without them, there would be no United Nations. As representatives of their respective governments, United Nations delegates are committed to multilateralism.

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RBI imposes penalty on four cooperative banks for violation of various norms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed penalties on four cooperative banks Bombay Mercantile Co-operative Bank, Tamil Nadu State Apex Co-operative Bank, Janata Sahakari Bank and Baran Nagrik Sahkari Bank for contravention of various norms.

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PM Modi inaugurates development projects in Kerala

Prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated slew of developmental projects worth more than ₹3,200 crore at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

These projects include the Kochi Water Metro, various rail projects, and the Digital Science Park in Thiruvananthapuram. PM Modi also flagged off Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod.

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