1 India made a historic finish to its Asian Games campaign with 107 medals including 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze.
In the Hangzhou Asian Games in China , India is at fourth position by winning a total of 107 medals including 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze and this is its best performance till date . On the 14th day of the Hangzhou Asian Games, India not only touched the magical figure of 100 medals but also broke all the old records and won one hundred and seven medals. For the first time in the history of Asian Games, India has scored a century of medals. With this the golden journey in these Asian Games ended. The country got maximum 29 medals in athletics . After this, India won 22 medals in shooting and 9 medals in archery . India wins gold in men’s cricket Got a medal. The match was interrupted due to rain. When the match was stopped, Afghanistan had scored 112 runs for 5 wickets in the 19th over. After this the match was decided on the basis of ranking and India was given the gold medal. In the men’s Kabaddi final, India won the gold medal by defeating Iran, which was considered a tough challenge. India also won the gold medal in women’s Kabaddi by defeating Chinese Taipei . In the final, India defeated Chinese Taipei by 26 points against 25 points in a thrilling match and won the hundredth medal for the country. In badminton men ‘s doubles , the pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have won the gold medal .In archery, Jyoti Surekha Vennam created an Asian Games record and won the gold medal by defeating So Si of South Korea by a margin of 149-145 in the women’s compound final. In the final match of men’s compound , Ojas Deotale won the gold medal and Abhishek Verma won the silver medal . Aditi won the first medal of the day in the form of bronze medal in women’s compound archery singles . Deepak Punia has got silver medal in 86 kg weight category of men’s freestyle wrestling . Deepak was defeated by 3 time world champion Hasan Yazdani in the final. Had to face defeat. In chess, India has won silver medals in women’s and men’s team competition . In women’s hockey, India defeated Japan and won the bronze medal .
2 Union Minister Parshottam Rupala and Dr. L. Murugan launches the ninth phase of Sagar Parikrama at Tondi port in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu
Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Minister Parshottam Rupala and Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan launched the ninth phase of Sagar Parikrama at Tondi port in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu . Both the ministers also inaugurated the Manalamelkudi Fishermen Cooperative Society in Thanjavur district. On this occasion, Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan said the Sagar Parikrama scheme was started in Gujarat six months ago and its scope has been extended to all the coastal districts of the peninsular region. The ninth phase of this scheme will conclude in Chennai on Monday. In this scheme, information about various schemes and programs related to fisheries is given.
3 India will start mechanical ferry service from Nagapattinam to neighboring country Sri Lanka from 10th of this month.
India will start mechanical ferry service from Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) to neighboring country Sri Lanka from 10th of this month . This ferry service will reach Kankesanthurai port of Sri Lanka in 30 minutes . To start this service, the Central Government has excavated Nagapattinam Port at a cost of Rs 3 crore. To use this service, passengers will have to pay six thousand five hundred rupees as fare. The trials of this mechanical ferry service will be held on Sunday and Monday and the formal inauguration will be done on Tuesday.
To benefit 4 sugarcane farmers, GST on molasses was reduced from 28 percent to 5 percent, GST on flour along with 70 percent millet was reduced from zero to 5 percent.
The 52nd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax-GST Council was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman . The meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Choudhary along with Finance Ministers of States and Union Territories. The Finance Minister said that apart from the GST Appellate Tribunal, many important decisions were taken in the meeting regarding GST rates on millet and molasses . He said that the Council has decided to reduce GST on molasses from 28 percent to 5 percent , which will benefit the sugarcane farmers . The Finance Minister also said that If flour containing 70 percent millet is sold in the open, no GST will be levied on it . But if it is sold packed and labeled then 5 percent GST will be levied on it. Regarding the changes made in relation to the GST Appellate Tribunal, he said that the maximum age limit of the Chairperson of the Tribunal will now be 70 years instead of 67 years . This age limit for members has been increased from 65 years to 67 years . The minimum age limit for the post of President has been kept at 50 years . Minimum experience of 10 years has been made mandatory for advocates appointed as judicial members in the tribunal.
5 Arunachal Pradesh gets GI tag for Khamti rice, Yak Churpi and Tangsa textile from Tawang
Arunachal Pradesh has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Khamti rice, Yak Churpi from Tawang and Tangsa textile by the GI Registry in Chennai . Let us tell you that Khamti rice is a variety of sticky rice produced in Namsai district. It is known for its taste. Churpi is a cheese product widely eaten in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal and Bhutan. In Arunachal Pradesh, it is produced on a large scale in Tawang district.
6 Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Ayurvedic Hospital in Majuli, Assam
Union Minister for AYUSH, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 50 bedded Ayurvedic Hospital at Shriram Chapori , Majuli . This hospital aims to further strengthen the AYUSH healthcare system in this state. The new hospital has specialized OPD services for Shalya (General Surgery), Obstetrics and Gynecology or PTSR (Obstetrics and Gynecology), Panchakarma as well as Kayachikitsa (General Medicine). Apart from this, the new hospital has a modern laboratory, provision of Panchakarma and Ksharasutra therapy, a yoga unit, anorectal clinic, infertility treatment clinic, geriatric and rejuvenation clinic, rheumatology clinic, treatment of lifestyle disorders as well as skin and cosmetic clinic. Are.
7 Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan AVSM VSM takes over as Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has taken over as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy on 06 October 2023 . Flag Officer Krishna Swaminathan was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 July 1987 and is an expert in Communications and Electronic Warfare. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is an alumnus of the National Defense Academy at Khadakwasla; In addition he attended the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham in the UK; He has also been educated at the College of Warfare, Karanja and the United States Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
8 Tamil writer Ambai gets Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award
In Coimbatore , Tamil writer Ambai (original name C.S. Lakshmi) was honored with the prestigious Tata Literature Live! Has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award . This esteemed award is presented in recognition of sustained and outstanding contributions to the world of Indian writing and literature. Earlier, famous writers like Anita Desai, Mark Tully, Amitav Ghosh, Ruskin Bond and Girish Karnad have received this honour.
9 Reliance’s Geomart makes MS Dhoni its brand ambassador
Reliance Retail ‘s JioMart has signed up India’s most iconic cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its brand ambassador. Dhoni’s association coincides with the rebranding of their festive campaign JioMart to ‘ JioUtsav, Celebration of India ‘, which is scheduled to be launched on October 8, 2023. The Jio Utsav campaign is designed to celebrate the vibrant culture of India, its people and the various festivals that mark the country’s calendar. The campaign takes inspiration from Dhoni’s life, recognizing that he has given the country many reasons to celebrate through his incredible cricketing achievements.
10 Aditya Puri becomes senior advisor of Deloitte
Aditya Puri, former managing director and CEO of HDFC Bank , has joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP as senior advisor . Deloitte said in a statement that Puri will use his expertise and experience to help drive technology-driven transformation in the financial services sector and initiatives aimed at promoting financial inclusion across India. Puri was appointed CEO of HDFC Bank in 1994 and retired after 26 years of service. Deloitte in June had announced the appointment of Manoj Kohli, former CEO of Bharti Airtel and SoftBank India, as senior advisor.
11 Munish Kapoor becomes the new executive director of RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the appointment of Munish Kapoor as Executive Director (ED) starting from October 3, 2023 . This important appointment puts Mr Kapoor in a key leadership position within the central bank. Before his promotion to the role of Executive Director, Munish Kapoor held the position of Advisor-in-Charge within the Monetary Policy Department. Additionally, he served as the Secretary of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), where he played a key role in shaping the monetary policy of the country.
12 Central government extended the tenure of State Bank Chairman Dinesh Khara
The government has extended the tenure of State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Dinesh Khara till August next year . His tenure was ending on October 6, 2023. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension of Khara’s tenure. The central government has extended the tenure of SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara till next year i.e. till August 2024.
13 Russia made a super powerful missile with nuclear energy
Russian President Putin has announced that Russia has successfully tested a new generation of nuclear-powered cruise missiles . The development of Burevestnik was announced by President Putin in March 2018. It was announced as part of a broader initiative to develop intercontinental and hypersonic missiles. These include Kinjal ballistic missile and Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle. Were included. Putin told the Federal Assembly in March 2018 that the weapon aims to ensure balance in the world for decades. Western media has described this Russian missile as a flying Chernobyl. A major nuclear accident occurred in the city of Chernobyl during Soviet times. The Russian President said that no one in their senses would think of launching a nuclear attack on Russia. He said, ‘Hundreds of our missiles will be in the air simultaneously, which will not give any enemy a chance to survive.’ According to a report, Russia has a stockpile of more than 6000 nuclear weapons.
14 Climate change is causing annual loss of 300 billion dollars: Report
According to the biennial report of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), the average loss (AAL) to the basic infrastructure sector in the world due to natural disasters and climate change is currently US$ 301 to 330 billion every year. CDRI releases a biennial report highlighting the alarming annual losses in global infrastructure due to the worsening impacts of climate change and disasters. The report highlights the significant challenges low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face in maintaining resilient infrastructure systems.
15 Ramaswamy N appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of GIC Re
General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) made an important announcement regarding the appointment of its new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Ramaswami N. This appointment is effective from October 1, 2023. The decision by the Finance Ministry, Government of India, and marks a change in leadership at the renowned insurance institution.
16 Nokia opens 6G lab facility in Bengaluru
Telecom giant Nokia has taken an important step towards the future of wireless technology with the establishment of its state-of-the-art 6G laboratory at the company’s global R&D center in Bengaluru , India . This “first of its kind” project is set to revolutionize the way we experience and interact with the digital and physical worlds. From here, interesting use cases of 6G technology for transportation security, education, health, etc. will be studied.
17 India re-elected as Chair of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) for the third consecutive term
In an unprecedented development, India has already completed two terms as the President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) General Conference (GC) from 2018-2021 and 2021-2023 . India has been re-elected as the Chair of the AIBD GC for the third consecutive term to lead this prestigious international organization. This is the first time in the history of the 50-year-old organization AIBD and also reflects the confidence of broadcasting organizations across Asia-Pacific. AIBD is a specialized regional inter-governmental organization established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO . This organization currently has 92 member organizations from 44 countries. It consists of 26 government members (countries), represented by 48 broadcasting authorities and broadcasters, and 44 associates (organizations). They represent 28 countries and territories from Asia, the Pacific, Europe, Africa, the Arab States and North America. India is one of the founding members of AIBD and India’s public service broadcaster, Prasar Bharati is a representative body of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India in AIBD.
18 World Cotton Day 2023
World Cotton Day , observed on 7 October each year , emphasizes the importance of cotton in creating jobs and supporting economies, especially in less developed countries. The day’s celebration promotes fair trade and helps developing countries engage in all aspects of the cotton industry to improve their economies. Cotton is a valuable crop grown in many countries around the world and traded internationally. World Cotton Day was initiated in 2019, when four cotton producers in sub-Saharan Africa – Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali, known as the Cotton Four – appealed to the World Trade Organization to designate October 7 as World Cotton Day. The ceremony was proposed.
19 Veteran Communist Party leader Anathalvattom Anandan passes away
Senior CPI(M) leader and former MLA Anathalvattom Anandan , who played a key role in building the trade union base for the party in the state , died in a hospital. He was 86 years old. Anathalvattom Anandan was born in 1937 in Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district. Anandan’s importance in the political scene of Kerala was primarily attributed to his role in building the trade union base for the Communist Party of India (Marxist) – CPI(M). His tireless efforts and dedication to the cause of the working class played an important role in strengthening the party’s presence in the state.