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Former BCCI Secretary Amitabh Choudhary passes away

Former BCCI Secretary Amitabh Choudhary passes away

Amitabh Chaudhary, the former BCCI acting secretary and president of Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) died of heart attack on Tuesday morning.He was 58. He served as acting secretary of the BCCI until 2019. He entered cricket administration in 2004 and served as the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) president for over a decade. Career of Amitabh Chaudhary: Choudhary […]

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IRDAI conducts First Hackathon named Bima Manthan 2022

IRDAI conducts First Hackathon named Bima Manthan 2022

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has organized its first hackathon named “Bima Manthan 2022”. Theme: Innovation in Insurance Aim: To identify and develop solutions that have the potential to make the insurance available to every individual. Problem areas: Automated Death Claim settlement, miss-selling of Insurance products, identify uninsured motor vehicles, distribution of insurance products, Fraud prevention in

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William Ruto is declared Kenya’s next president

William Ruto is declared Kenya’s next president

Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto is now the country’s president-elect after he was declared the winner of last Tuesday’s presidential election amid dramatic scenes in the capital, Nairobi. Before Wafula Chebukati, the chair of Kenya’s electoral commission could announce Ruto’s victory. Ruto received 50.49% of the vote, the chairman said, while Odinga received 48.85%. Ruto, who has promised a break

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Kolkata to host 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show in 2023

Kolkata to host 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show in 2023

The 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in the Biswa Bangala Mela Prangan, Kolkata from February 15-17, 2023. The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has collaborated with the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) to organise the event. This show will provide an ideal platform for interaction between Indian exporters and overseas importers of India’s marine products. MPEDA Chairman: Dr.

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Author of ‘The Horse Whisperer,’ Nicholas Evans passes away

Author of ‘The Horse Whisperer,’ Nicholas Evans passes away

Nicholas Evans, who penned the bestselling novel ‘The Horse Whisperer’ has passed away at 72 due to heart attack. His debut novel, ‘The Horse Whisperer’, published in 1995, was the bestselling novels in the United States for 1995 as determined by The New York Times. The book was turned into a movie in 1998. His other work includes “The Loop” (1998), “The

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Ranveer Singh won 2022 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne best actor award

Ranveer Singh won 2022 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne best actor award

Ranveer Singh has won the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022 best actor award for his movie 83. Shefali Shah (Jalsa) has been awarded the best actress award. Other winners IFFM 2022: Best Film: 83 Best Director: Shoojit Sircar (Sardar Udham) and Aparna Sen (The Rapist) Best Series: Mumbai Diaries 26/11 Best Actor in a Series: Mohit Raina (Mumbai Diaries 26/11) Best Actress in a

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UK becomes first nation to approve Omicron vaccine

UK becomes first nation to approve Omicron vaccine

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, UK has authorised a Covid-19 vaccine tailored to the Omicron variant, setting the stage for an autumn booster campaign using Moderna’s two-strain shot. It has granted conditional authorisation to the vaccine, which targets both the original strain of the virus and Omicron BA.1. This makes UK, the first country in the world to approve an original

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