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AWARDS AND HONOURS - January 2025

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Feb 01, 2025

Karnataka Bank's Triumph at IBA Banking Technology Awards

Karnataka Bank won awards in six categories at the 20th Annual Banking Technology Conference, Expo & Citations, 2024, organised by the Indian Banks' Association (IBA). This accomplishment underscores the bank's unwavering commitment to technological innovation and excellence in the banking sector.
The awards were: 'Best Tech Talent and Organization', 'Best IT Risk Management', 'Best Technology Bank', and 'Best Fintech and DPI Adoption' (all runner-ups); and 'Best Digital Sales, Payments and Engagement' and 'Best AI and ML Adoption' (special mention).

Jan 30, 2025

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Honoured with Maharaja Hari Singh Award

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was conferred with the prestigious Maharaja Hari Singh Award at a grand ceremony held at Satyam Resort, Jammu. The event, organised by the Gulistan News Network, was part of the 'Maharaja Hari Singh Peace and Harmony Award 2024-25' celebrations. The award recognised LG Sinha's contributions to reforms and planning in Jammu and Kashmir.

Osamu Suzuki Honoured with Padma Vibhushan; Ex-SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya Awarded Padma Shri

Former chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation Osamu Suzuki was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, in the trade and industry category for his role in the growth of India's automobile industry. Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi and former Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Bibek Debroy, were posthumously honoured with Padma Bhushan.
Arundhati Bhattacharya former Chairperson of the State Bank of India was awarded the Padma Shri. She is the first woman to be the Chairperson of State Bank of India.

Jan 29, 2025

Winners of Avinya'25 and Vasudha Start-up Challenges Announced At "Energize India" Conclave

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced the winners of two prestigious start-up challenges, Avinya'25 and Vasudha, at a special ceremony held at ONGC headquarters.
The announcement came at the conclusion of "Energize India: Catalyzing Growth Through Start-up Innovation", a high-powered conclave that brought together energy sector veterans, investors, and innovators.
The winner of Avinya'25, India's premier energy start-up competition, was UrjanovaC Pvt Ltd. The runners up were Breathe ESG Private Limited, AgriVijay, Apeiro Energy and UGreen Technology.
For Vasudha, the global start-up challenge in upstream oil and gas sector, the winner was Latin Energy Partners Inc., Paraguay and the runner up was Ultrasound Process Consulting LLC, USA.

India honours Trinidad and Tobago President with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

India conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago, recognising her outstanding achievements in public affairs and her contributions to enhancing India's global prestige, the High Commission of India in Trinidad and Tobago announced.

Jan 28, 2025

Wethonic Financial Services' Founder Piyush Shangari, Honoured with Three Awards at Angel One Eli...

Piyush Shangari, Founder & CEO of Wethonic Financial Services, was honoured with three prestigious awards at the Angel One Elite Meet 2024, held in Dubai. The awards were presented by Dinesh Thakkar, CMD of Angel One, and Ketan Shah, CSO of Angel One, in recognition of Shangari's exceptional contributions to the financial distribution industry.
The awards highlight Shangari's outstanding leadership and Wethonic Financial Services' continued success in delivering innovative financial solutions and unparalleled client service. With over 30,000 clients and assets exceeding Rs. 400 crore, Wethonic Financial Services has emerged as a leading name in mutual fund distributions, stock market investments, and investment distribution across India.

Ex-CJI JS Khehar Awarded Padma Vibhushan

President of India approved the conferment of the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian award, to former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Jagdish Singh Khehar. Senior Advocate C. S. Vaidyanathan was honoured with the Padma Shri.
Justice Khehar, a graduate of Panjab University in Chandigarh, began his legal career in 1979 after completing his LL.M. He practiced in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Himachal Pradesh High Court, and the Supreme Court. He was appointed as a judge in the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1999 and later served as the Chief Justice of Uttarakhand and Karnataka High Courts before being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2011.

Jan 27, 2025

Gallantry Awards 2025

On the eve of Republic Day 2025, President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 93 personnel from the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces. These awards recognise their extraordinary bravery and selfless service to the nation. The honours included 2 Kirti Chakras, 14 Shaurya Chakras, 1 Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 66 Sena Medals, 2 Nao Sena Medals, and 8 Vayu Sena Medals. Among these, several awards have been conferred posthumously, reflecting the ultimate sacrifice made by the recipients.
The Kirti Chakra was for Major Manjit and Naik Dilwar Khan ((Posthumously).
Nao Sena Medal was for Lieutenant Commander Sourabh Malik (Navy) and Lieutenant Commander Satyam Singh (Navy).

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