Asian Games bronze medal winner Prajnesh Gunneswaran announced his retirement from professional tennis.
The 35-year-old Indian won singles bronze in the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games.
His highest doubles ranking was 248 which he attained in 2018.
Gunneswaran also competed in all four Grand Slams, bowing out in the opening round in all instances.
The Australian Open was the only Slam in which he competed on multiple occasions — 2019 and 2020. He won only a title in the doubles — Egypt F25, Sharm El Sheikh (ITF Futures Tour) -- 2018 with his Egyptian partner Issam Haitham Taweel.
A Memorandum of Implementation was signed at the Embassy of India, Tokyo on 15 Nov 24 between Govt of India and Govt of Japan, for the co-development of UNICORN mast for fitment onboard Ships of the Indian Navy.
The Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) is a mast with Integrated Communication systems that will help improve the stealth characteristics of Naval Platforms.
The Indian Navy is pursuing the induction of these advanced systems which will be co-developed by Bharat Electronics Limited in India with Japanese collaboration.
When implemented, this would be the first case of co-development / co-production of Defence Equipment between India and Japan.
The MOI was signed and exchanged between the Ambassador of India to Japan, H.E. Shri Sibi George and Mr. Ishikawa Takeshi, Commissioner of Acquisition Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) under Japan MoD in a ceremony at Tokyo.
Nvidia and SoftBank Corporation declared the launch of the world’s first telecom network capable of running artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G tasks simultaneously. The companies have coined this network as an ‘artificial intelligence radio access network’ (AI-RAN), representing a new era in telecommunications.
The AI-RAN network, a collaboration between the chipmaking giant Nvidia and the telecommunications arm of SoftBank Group, integrates AI workloads directly with 5G capabilities. This dual-function network is expected to bring about major advancements in areas such as autonomous vehicle support, remote-controlled robotics, and potentially many more industrial applications.
The innovative framework allows the network to handle massive data processing and real-time decision-making, elevating the potential for AI-driven solutions across telecom and enterprise sectors.
Jensen Huang- CEO of Nvidia.
Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney to form a new joint venture worth Rs 70,352 crore.
The JV, in which Reliance Industries has invested Rs 11,500 crore (USD 1.4 billion) for its growth, will be headed by Nita Ambani as its Chairperson, according to a joint statement.
Reliance Industries holds a 16.34 percent stake in the JV, while its step-down unit Viacom18 holds 46.82 percent and Disney the rest 36.84 percent.
The JV will be one of the largest media & entertainment companies in India with pro forma combined revenue of approximately Rs 26,000 crore (USD 3.1 billion) for the fiscal year ended in March 2024.
Viacom 18 Media and The Walt Disney Company has already received necessary approvals required from authorities such as CCI, NCLT for the merger of the media and JioCinema businesses of media and JioCinema businesses of Viacom18 into Star India.
The International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC-2024), was organized by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP) at Colombo, Sri Lanka in Hybrid mode (In person & online) from 11th to 14th Nov’24.
3 LQC (lean quality circle) teams from RINL, the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant i.e. ‘ARMOR’ from SBM (Special Bar Mill), ‘TARANGINI’ from QA&TD(Quality Assurance & Technology Development) and ‘SADHANA’ from SMS-1(Steel Melt Shop-1) presented their case studies (O”line) from Centre for HRD of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
QC team “ARMOR” of SBM department consisting of Shri B V Sivaji, Shri Mamidi Aditya, Shri NammiPruthvi Raj, Shri Sanyasi Rao Yalamanchi and Shri DhanunjayaKuruba presented their case study on “Minimizing Power & Free hook (P&F) Chain Downtime by eliminating Structure Damage”.
QC team “TARANGINI” of QA&TD dept consisting of SmtGaricaSheshamma, Ms AnshikaHotiyal, SmtSnigdhaLiticia Nag, SmtYallaVijayaSowjanya and SmtMahadasuGeethasri presented their case study on “Cyanide determination in water using micro diffusion Cells”.
QC team “SADHANA” of SMS-1 consisting of Shri Srinivasa Raju V, Shri Bhanu Kiran Banda, Shri M Satyanarayana and Shri I Mohana Rao presented their case study on “Surge Hopper-2 Modification”.
All the above three teams from RINL have bagged the prestigious “GOLD Awards” at ICQCC-2024.
The income tax department said it has launched a campaign to send messages to taxpayers who have not disclosed high-value foreign income or assets in their ITRs for AY 2024-25.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched a Compliance-Cum-Awareness Campaign for Assessment Year (AY) 2024-25,
to assist taxpayers in accurately completing Schedule Foreign Assets (Schedule FA) and reporting income from foreign sources (Schedule FSI) in their income tax returns (ITR).
CBDT said informational messages will be sent via SMS and email to resident taxpayers who have already submitted their ITRs for AY 2024-25.
These messages are intended for individuals identified through information received under bilateral and multilateral agreements, suggesting that they may hold foreign accounts or assets, or have received income from foreign jurisdictions.
The purpose is to remind and guide those who may not have fully completed Schedule Foreign Assets in their submitted ITR for AY 2024-25, especially in cases involving high-value foreign assets.
By using technology and leveraging data obtained through the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI), the department is working to create a more efficient, taxpayer-friendly system.
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has received international acclaim for its advancements in digital innovation, securing accolades at the ‘Airport Excellence Awards’ held during the Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024. The awards ceremony took place on November 12 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC),
celebrated leading global innovations in the aviation industry.
GHIAL’s ‘Digital Twin’ secured an award in the Innovation and Technology and Facility Management categories. Another of GHIAL’s innovations, the ‘Smart Shopping Trolley,’ was recognised as the runner-up in the Airport Revenue Management category.
The Digital Twin at RGIA creates a virtual replica of the physical airport. Through real-time data integration from CCTV, sensors, and IoT devices, this advanced model offers a holistic, data-driven view of airport operations, from terminal functionality to passenger flow and resource management, as per a release.
National Press Day, observed on November 16, marks the day the Press Council of India (PCI) began its operations in 1966. Established as an independent body, the PCI’s primary role is to ensure that the press maintains high standards of journalism while remaining free from external influences.The idea for the Council was first proposed by the First Press Commission in 1956.
This year, National Press Day will be celebrated on 16th November 2024 at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The theme for this year's event is "Changing Nature of the Press", reflecting the evolving dynamics of the media landscape.
In 1996, the UN General Assembly (by resolution 51/95) invited UN Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November, with activities directed towards both educational establishments and the wider public. Tolerance is much more than passively accepting the other. It brings obligations to act, and must be taught, nurtured and defended.
The theme for International Day of Tolerance is 'Promoting Respect and Understanding Worldwide.'
It aims to encourage dialogue, acceptance of differences, and recognition of the shared humanity that binds us all.
