Indian-origin Nand Mulchandani is 1st-ever Chief Technology Officer of CIA
Nand Mulchandani, an Indian-origin man with more than 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley as well as the Department of Defense (DoD), was appointed by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as the first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Mulchandani brings substantial private sector, startup, and government expertise to the Agency. In his new role, Mulchandani will ensure the Agency is leveraging cutting-edge innovations and scanning the horizon for tomorrow's innovations to further the CIA's mission.
Mulchandani holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Cornell University, a Master's in Science and Management from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and a Master of Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Bangladesh Discovers a New Gas Field of 20 MMCFD Capacity
Bangladesh discovered a new gas field with the capacity to produce 20 million cubic feet of gas per day (MMCFD) at the Koilastila Gas field. The announcement was made by the State Minister for power, energy and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid. The production capacity of the well will last for several years.
Koilastila Gas Field is one of the five gas fields purchased from the Shell Oil company by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1975 for just 4.5 million pounds.
The first gas field in Bangladesh was made in Sylhet in 1955. Bangladesh currently produces 2370 MMCFD from its 26 commercial gas fields out of which 85 percent comes from the top 4 gas fields. Bibiyana Gas Field and Titas Gas field are its major locations for production of gas. It is estimated that Bangladesh has a remaining gas reserve of 11 trillion cubic feet.
India to Receive 10 bn Euros for Green Projects from Germany until 2030
Germany made an advance commitment to provide 10 billion euros of new and additional developmental assistance in India until 2030 under the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Green and Sustainable Development Partnership signed between the two countries. The JDI provides "a long term strategic perspective" to the development cooperation agenda between India and Germany.
A total of nine agreements in multiple areas were signed between India and Germany on the occasion of the sixth India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC).
PM Modi received a ceremonial guard of honour followed by a bilateral meeting with the German chancellor Olaf Scholz. This was their first engagement since Chancellor Scholz assumed office in December 2021.
Indian Bank Launches Pre-approved Personal Loan under Project WAVE
Public sector Indian Bank unveiled pre-approved personal loan product under Project 'WAVE'. The service available for existing customers and those who hold regular income and pension accounts and PAPL loan product can be availed of through mobile application, bank's website and through internet banking facility. The loan would carry an interest rate of 10 per cent per annum with no foreclosure charges.
Earlier in January 2022, the Chennai-based bank launched the digital transformation initiative - World of Advance Virtual Experience "WAVE".
India's Jobless Rate Rises to 7.83% in April, Haryana Tops the List: CMIE
India's unemployment rate rose to 7.83% in April from 7.60% in March as per data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). The urban unemployment rate rose to 9.22% in April from 8.28% the previous month, while the rural unemployment rate slipped to 7.18% from 7.29%, the data showed.
The highest unemployment rate of 34.5% was recorded in the northern state of Haryana, followed by 28.8% in Rajasthan.
Economists say job opportunities have been hit by sluggish domestic demand and the slow pace of economic recovery amid rising prices.
The data from the Mumbai-based CMIE is closely watched by economists and policymakers as the government does not release its own monthly figures.
IIT-Mandi Team Discovers Molecule that Can be Used for Treatment of Diabetes
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mandi identified a drug molecule which triggers the release of insulin by pancreas and can potentially be used as an orally administered medicine for diabetes. According to the research team, the molecule is called PK2 and the findings of the research have been published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Diabetes is associated with insufficient insulin release by beta cells of pancreas in response to blood glucose levels. The release of insulin entails many intricate biochemical processes. One such process involves protein structures called GLP1R present in the cells. A hormonal molecule called GLP1, released after the ingestion of a meal, binds to the GLP1R and triggers the release of insulin.
Harshada Sharad Garud First Indian to Win Gold Medal at IWF Junior World Championships in Greece
In weightlifting, Harshada Sharad Garud scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the IWF Junior World Championships at Heraklion in Greece. She lifted 153 kilograms in the 45 kg weight category, which included 70 kilograms in Snatch and 83 kilograms in Clean and Jerk to finish on top of the podium. Garud left eight competitors behind as India bagged a medal on the opening day of the competition. Turkey's Bektas Cansu bagged the silver medal while Moldova's Teodora-Luminita Hincu won the bronze medal.
Before Harshada, there are only two Indians to win a medal in IWF Junior World Championships. Mirabai Chanu had won a bronze in 2013 and Achinta Sheuli won a silver medal in 2021.
Santosh Trophy: Kerala Beat West Bengal in Penalty Shootout to Lift Title for Seventh Time
In football, Hosts Kerala beat West Bengal 5-4 in a penalty shootout at the Payyanad Stadium in Malappuram to win the Santosh Trophy National Tournament for the seventh time. In a thrilling final, last evening, that kept the 35,000 odd spectators on tenterhooks, both teams ended the 90 minutes of action into a goalless draw, following which, the match headed into the extra time.
The teams were level 1-1 after extra time in a pulsating encounter. Two terrific headers from Dilip Orwan of West Bengal and Kerala's Muhammed Safnad in extra-time took the game to penalties. In the tie-breaker, Kerala converted all their shots while Bengal's Sajal Bag missed his, resulting in the hosts lifting the title. This is the first win for Kerala on home soil since 1993. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan congratulated the Kerala football team for winning the Santosh Trophy.
P. V. Sindhu Wins Bronze at Badminton Asia Championships
Double Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu ended her Badminton Asia Championships campaign with a bronze medal after going down to Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in three games. Sindhu started the match on a positive note but couldn't keep the winning momentum going, losing 21-13 19-21 16-21 to the top seed and world No. 2 Yamaguchi in the clash, which lasted one hour and six minutes.
This is Sindhu's second medal in the tournament -- she had claimed a bronze in the 2014 Gimcheon edition. The head-to-head between Sindhu and Yamaguchi is now 13-9 in the Indian's favour.
India's First Bridgital Autism Support Network Set up
In a bid to create awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and help people understand, accept and support individuals with autism and their parents and caregivers, the Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT) partnered with the Center for Autism and other Disabilities Rehabilitation Research and Education (CADRRE) to launch 'Pay Autention - A different mind is a gifted mind', India's first bridgital autism support network.
The initiative shall pave the way for small towns and rural India to access specialised care and support and help create an auxiliary network of champions for the differently abled. This platform shall also enable mentoring, skilling and meaningful livelihoods for people with autism.
In addition to this, a toll-free autism support helpline was also launched at 1800 2099 488 to provide interactive support and much-needed professional aid for families in need.
Bihar CM Inaugurates India's First Ethanol Plant in Purnia
The country's first ethanol plant was inaugurated in Purnia district (Bihar). On this occasion Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that ethanol production would help reduce the cost of petrol and generate fresh employment opportunities in the state.
The rupees 105 crore plant set up by a private investor is the first one developed since the Union government approved the Bihar government's ethanol production and promotion policy -2021.
The ethanol plant set up with the latest technology using zero waste discharge has been built in 15 acres. It would buy 130 tonnes of rice husk and 150 tonnes of maize or rice from farmers every day. It is country's first grain-based ethanol plant.
Narayan Rane Inaugurates Maharashtra MSME Expo 2022 in Mumbai
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Narayan Rane inaugurated the Maharashtra MSME Expo 2022 in Mumbai. Addressing the function, Narayan Rane said that the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises would provide all possible support to create entrepreneurs in the country and in job creation in order we realize the dream of an Aatma Nirbhar Bharat.
The MSME sector accounts for 50 per cent of the country's total exports and contributes 30 per cent to economic growth, but there is scope for development in this sector. 37 clusters would be set up in Maharashtra under MSME in the next two years.
27 Districts from Maharashtra will showcase trade and investment opportunities at the Maharashtra MSME Expo 2022. The Expo will showcase a range of products and services offered by MSME.
Military exercises involving thousands of NATO soldiers is being held. They were regular exercises aimed at improving the security of the alliance's eastern flank but come this year with Russia's war against Ukraine raging nearby. Due to those circumstances, Poland's military appealed to the public not to publish information or photos of the columns of military vehicles MOVING through the country. It warned that "ill-considered activity" could harm the alliance's security.
18,000 soldiers from over 20 countries were taking part in the Defender Europe 2022 and Swift Response 2022 exercises that are taking place in Poland and eight other countries.
Every year Press freedom Day or World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3rd May to evaluate press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.
This year's World Press Freedom Day theme "Journalism under digital siege," spotlights the multiple ways in which journalism is endangered by surveillance and digitally-mediated attacks on journalists, and the consequences of all this on public trust in digital communications.
World Asthma Day (First Tuesday of May)
The aim World Asthma Day of the day is raising awareness of asthma and how it affects sufferers. The day falls on the first Tuesday in May each year and aims to raise support for sufferers and their families. World Asthma Day 2022 is on May 3rd. World Asthma Day was launched in conjunction with the first World Asthma Meeting in Barcelona, and has grown to become the biggest international asthma event.
GINA chose 'Closing Gaps in Asthma Care' as the theme for the 2022 World Asthma Day.
Yet again, proving its mettle when it comes to production of quality content that matters, Doordarshan won ENBA Award 2021 for the best in-depth Hindi series. TV series based on pet care 'Best Friend Forever' on Doordarshan has won big at the 14th edition of the Exchange4media News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA).
Best Friend Forever is half-an-hour weekly live phone-in show on DD National, wherein two pet experts guide people on how to take care of their pets, about their food, nutrition, routine health check-ups, vaccination and other pet related issues. Objective of the show is to maintain a two way communication where viewers can directly call and talk to the experts, and share their worries and experiences. From the first day, phone calls started pouring in from across the country. Apart from other age-groups, youngsters and kids engage the most with the show.
Akshaya Tritiya Festival Celebrated All over the Country
The festival of Akshaya Tritiya was celebrated all over the country. People believe that the festival brings good luck and success. On this day, people pray to deities to seek blessings and begin ventures to bring good fortune. Many people also buy gold on this day.
Parshuram Jayanti was also being celebrated across the country. Lord Parshuram is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
In his Mann Ki Baat Programme on All India Radio, in April 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi had wished people on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and Parshuram Jayanti.
Eid-ul-Fitr is Being Celebrated Across the Country; President, V.Prez, and PM Extend Greetings
Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the country. The festival marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan. Prayers were offered in Eidgahs and grand mosques after a gap of two years due to Covid pandemic.
In Gulf countries, Eid was celebrated a day before. The date of Eid-ul-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon on the previous night.
The Prime Minister in his message expressed hope that the auspicious occasion will enhance the spirit of togetherness and brotherhood in the society. He also wished for everyone's good health and prosperity.
Satyajit Ray Film Festival Organized in Mumbai
A Ray film festival was organised by the National Museum of Indian Cinema, Mumbai. He is the only Indian director who received the Oscar Award for his rare mastery of works and profound humanistic approach. After viewing Pather Panchali, renowned film director, Martin Scorsese exclaimed that the movie emerged from the core of Indian rural culture, nothing derived from the culture of other countries. This is the lesson the path-breaking movie disseminates to the viewer.
Meanwhile, a three-day Satyajit Ray Film Festival to mark the legend's Birth Anniversary was also held in multiple cities, including Mumbai. Director Anik Dutta's film 'Aparajito- a tribute to Satyajit Ray' was the opening film. It portrays Ray's remarkable efforts in making his debut film 'Pather Panchali'. Post the screening of the 135-minute Bengali film, the cast and crew including Director Anik Dutta and actor Jeetu Kamal interacted with the audience.
Delhi Airport Displaced Dubai as World's Second Busiest in March
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, India's largest, emerged as the second busiest airport in the world in March, displacing Dubai Airport and trailing only Atlanta in the pecking order, according to OAG, a global travel data provider.
Its flight to the second position was the result of a strong recovery in the domestic aviation market. The government's decision to reopen international flights also helped increase traffic flow.
Airlines operating into the Delhi airport flew around 3.6 million seats as compared to 4.4 million deployed by airlines in Atlanta. However, experts said that Delhi's rise in the pecking order was an anomaly primarily because of other big aviation markets not yet being fully open for international travel.
+91-85588-96644
