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October 28, International Animation Day (IAD) was an international observance proclaimed in 2002 by the ASIFA as the main global event to celebrate the art of animation. The day was created in 2002 by ASIFA, an International Animated Film Association, and a member of UNESCO. 2021 marks the 20th International Animation Day.
The Indian Army celebrates October 27 every year as ‘Infantry Day’. October 27, 2021 marks the 75th Infantry Day on October 27, 2021. On this day that the 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment landed at Srinagar airbase and displayed resoluteness and extraordinary courage and became ‘The Wall’ to thwart the evil designs of the Pakistan Army, who had invaded Kashmir with the
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Renowned journalist and writer Chidanand Rajghatta have authored a new book “Kamala Harris: Phenomenal Woman”, a biography of Kamala Harris, the first women Vice President of the United States of America (USA). The biography has been published by HarperCollins Publishers India. The new book focuses on the life and times of Kamala Harris and celebrates
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 4.99 percent shareholding in HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company (HDFC ERGO) by HDFC Bank. The Proposed Combination involves the acquisition of 4.99% of the outstanding equity share capital of the Target by the Acquirer from Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC). HDFC ERGO General Insurance
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Tech giant Microsoft launched a new programme Microsoft AI Innovate for nurturing and scaling startups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). The 10-week initiative will support startups in India leveraging AI technologies, helping them scale operations, drive innovation, and build industry expertise. The new program is open for both B2B and B2C startups, from diverse
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried successful test-firing of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 on October 27, 2021, from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. It was test-fired at 7.50 pm. Agni-5 is a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine. The missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, is capable of striking targets up to
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Union Minister of MSME Shri Narayan Rane has called for the engagement of the youth in promoting entrepreneurship leading to the economic development of the country. Launching “SAMBHAV”, a National Level Awareness Programme-2021 being organised by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, in New Delhi. The e-National Level Awareness Programme 2021 ‘SAMBHAV” was
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India is gearing up to ready two container-based mobile hospitals for emergency deployment in cases of natural or other calamities, as part of the Rs 64,000 crore, Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission unveiled by PM Narendra Modi. The hospital will be the first of its kind in Asia. The unique feature of the hospitals will
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 16th East Asia Summit via video conference on October 27, 2021. It was hosted by Brunei and saw the participation of leaders from the ASEAN countries and Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the US, and India. This was the 7th East Asia Summit attended by Prime Minister
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Ministry of Culture has organized Amrit Mahotsav Podcast as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of Independence. The Amrit Mahotsav Podcast series (Zara Yaad Karo Qurbani) is a tribute to the Indian National Army (persons and movements), which significantly contributed to India’s freedom struggle, some of which have remained untold and not found a place
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