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Sathya Sai Baba: Sathya Sai Baba, who had millions of followers across the world, is no more. Baba's body was kept for darshan at Sai Kulwant Hall in Puttaparthi for two days. Puttaparthi is a small town of 25,000 in Andhra Pradesh's Ananatpur district.
Ambassador to Iraq: After six long years, India is all set to appoint an ambassador to Iraq. Government officials confirmed that MEA joint secretary Suresh K Reddy, who looks after India's multilateral economic relations with ASEAN countries, will take over as India's ambassador in Iraq next month.
Report on internet: In its latest report on the state of internet, Freedom House — a US-based organization monitoring democratic changes, human rights and freedom of speech — ranked India 14th among 37 countries that were assessed on the basis of free and unrestricted access to the web. Estonia topped the list.
Aasha Jee: Is in news as she is the first Kashmiri Pandit woman to win the panchyat polls in a predominantly Muslim village in Kashmir's Kunzer block.
Dorjee Khandu: Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Dorjee Khandu, died in a helicopter crash on April 30.
State of the World's mothers 2011: An average Indian woman's life expectancy is only 66 years, which is among the lowest in the world as per the findings of Save the Children's " State of the World's mothers 2011" report. The report ranks India right on top among the 12 countries that account for two-thirds of both under-five mortality and maternal deaths in the world. Overall, India's position has fallen further as compared to last year's index, slipping from 73 to 75.
Largest slum population in Maharashtra: A preliminary study conducted by the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) has revealed that Maharashtra, one of the country's most progressive states, has the dubious distinction of housing the largest slum population in India.
Cancellation of operations of Pawan Hans helicopters: The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has finally suspended commercial operations of Pawan Hans helicopters across the northeastern region, a move which came only after Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Dorjee Khandu died in a chopper crash off Se La Pass in Tawang district.
Jarbom Gamlin: Power minister and government spokesman Jarbom Gamlin was sworn in as the new chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh.
India and Israel are in talks to create a fund worth $50 million for mutual cooperation in the agriculture sector. Both the governments are planning to create a fund dedicated to agricultural co-operation with each side contributing $25 million each.
India's tea exports in March 2011 fell by 49.34 percent to 11.90 million kg from 23.49 million kg a year ago. India is the world's second biggest producer of tea after China.
Swapnali Yadav: Twelve-year-old girl created history when she became the youngest-ever to win the women's category in the Kimberley National Lake Argyle Swim in Kununurra, Western Australia. Besides being the youngest, she's also the first Indian to win the event.
Malaysian Open Grand Prix Badminton: Saina Nehwal's dream run came to an end after she suffered a 21-13, 8-21, 14-21 loss to Wang Xin of China in the final of the Malaysian Open Grand Prix Gold at Alor Setar.
KV Kamath: Is in news as he has become the chairman at Infosys Technologies , India's software bellwether.
Geronimo Was Used As The Code Name For Osama-Bin-Laden Operation, U.S. military used codename “Geronimo” for the operation that killed the leader of al- Qaeda Osama Bin Laden.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2010: Veteran filmmaker K. Balachander has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2010.The government confers this award for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. The award consists of a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of Rs.10 lakhs and a shawl. The award is given on the recommendations of a committee of eminent persons. Balachander has been film director, screenplay writer and producer for more than 45 years. He has written, directed and produced more than 100 films in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
Abbottabad: is a city located in the Hazara region of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in Pakistan. The city was in news as Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden lived in Abbottabad from 2005 until his death on 2 May 2011.
Sonu Sinha (Arunima Sinha): Volleyball player Sonu Sinha (Arunima) lost her leg after she was thrown off from a moving train by hoodlums trying to rob her. The player represented Uttar Pradesh in the nationals.
BRICS summit 2012: Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh announced that the next BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit will be held in India in 2012.
Sathya Sai Baba: Sathya Sai Baba, who had millions of followers across the world, is no more. Baba's body was kept for darshan at Sai Kulwant Hall in Puttaparthi for two days. Puttaparthi is a small town of 25,000 in Andhra Pradesh's Ananatpur district.
Ambassador to Iraq: After six long years, India is all set to appoint an ambassador to Iraq. Government officials confirmed that MEA joint secretary Suresh K Reddy, who looks after India's multilateral economic relations with ASEAN countries, will take over as India's ambassador in Iraq next month.
Report on internet: In its latest report on the state of internet, Freedom House — a US-based organization monitoring democratic changes, human rights and freedom of speech — ranked India 14th among 37 countries that were assessed on the basis of free and unrestricted access to the web. Estonia topped the list.
Aasha Jee: Is in news as she is the first Kashmiri Pandit woman to win the panchyat polls in a predominantly Muslim village in Kashmir's Kunzer block.
Dorjee Khandu: Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Dorjee Khandu, died in a helicopter crash on April 30.
State of the World's mothers 2011: An average Indian woman's life expectancy is only 66 years, which is among the lowest in the world as per the findings of Save the Children's " State of the World's mothers 2011" report. The report ranks India right on top among the 12 countries that account for two-thirds of both under-five mortality and maternal deaths in the world. Overall, India's position has fallen further as compared to last year's index, slipping from 73 to 75.
Largest slum population in Maharashtra: A preliminary study conducted by the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) has revealed that Maharashtra, one of the country's most progressive states, has the dubious distinction of housing the largest slum population in India.
Cancellation of operations of Pawan Hans helicopters: The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has finally suspended commercial operations of Pawan Hans helicopters across the northeastern region, a move which came only after Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Dorjee Khandu died in a chopper crash off Se La Pass in Tawang district.
Jarbom Gamlin: Power minister and government spokesman Jarbom Gamlin was sworn in as the new chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh.
India and Israel are in talks to create a fund worth $50 million for mutual cooperation in the agriculture sector. Both the governments are planning to create a fund dedicated to agricultural co-operation with each side contributing $25 million each.
India's tea exports in March 2011 fell by 49.34 percent to 11.90 million kg from 23.49 million kg a year ago. India is the world's second biggest producer of tea after China.
Swapnali Yadav: Twelve-year-old girl created history when she became the youngest-ever to win the women's category in the Kimberley National Lake Argyle Swim in Kununurra, Western Australia. Besides being the youngest, she's also the first Indian to win the event.
Malaysian Open Grand Prix Badminton: Saina Nehwal's dream run came to an end after she suffered a 21-13, 8-21, 14-21 loss to Wang Xin of China in the final of the Malaysian Open Grand Prix Gold at Alor Setar.
KV Kamath: Is in news as he has become the chairman at Infosys Technologies , India's software bellwether.
Geronimo Was Used As The Code Name For Osama-Bin-Laden Operation, U.S. military used codename “Geronimo” for the operation that killed the leader of al- Qaeda Osama Bin Laden.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2010: Veteran filmmaker K. Balachander has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2010.The government confers this award for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. The award consists of a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of Rs.10 lakhs and a shawl. The award is given on the recommendations of a committee of eminent persons. Balachander has been film director, screenplay writer and producer for more than 45 years. He has written, directed and produced more than 100 films in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
Abbottabad: is a city located in the Hazara region of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in Pakistan. The city was in news as Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden lived in Abbottabad from 2005 until his death on 2 May 2011.
Sonu Sinha (Arunima Sinha): Volleyball player Sonu Sinha (Arunima) lost her leg after she was thrown off from a moving train by hoodlums trying to rob her. The player represented Uttar Pradesh in the nationals.
BRICS summit 2012: Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh announced that the next BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit will be held in India in 2012.
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