1. WPI inflation cools down to 2.38% in September
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation for September came in at 2.38 per cent, much lower than 3.74 per cent recorded in the previous month.
This cooling down of WPI inflation was largely led by a sharp fall in food articles and fuel prices.
The downtrend in global commodity prices, especially global crude oil, had a salutary effect on WPI print for September.
Meanwhile, the July WPI print has been revised upwards to 5.41 per cent from 5.19 per cent.
Food article inflation for September 2014 came in at 3.52 per cent, much lower than 5.15 per cent in the previous month.
2. PM announces Rs. 1,000 cr immediate assistance for cyclone-hit AP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced here on Tuesday
afternoon an immediate assistance of Rs. 1,000 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Government in view of the havoc wrought by cyclone Hudhud in Visakhapatnam and other districts.
The Prime Minister arrived here by a special flight at around 1.30 p.m. after conducting an aerial survey of some of the cyclone-hit areas in the district. He was received at the airport by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Ministers M Venkaiah Naidu and Ashok Gajapati Raju, and State Governor Narasimhan.
He saw the damage at the airport and went by road to the collector's office where he reviewed the relief operations along with the Chief Minister and Union Ministers. He later told the reporters that the Union Government would stand by the AP Government and the people of the city in the hour of crisis.
Modi commended the State Government for using the modern technology in minimising the losses and both the Union Government and the State Government worked in tandem to reduce the loss of life. He also praised the courage and resilience of the public of Visakhapatnam and expressed confidence that the city would be back to normal soon.
He said he had announced in the US that Visakhapatnam would be made a smart city and in spite of the temporary setback, there was no doubt Vizag would develop into a great city.
3. Indian cop wins UN's international female peacekeeper award
An Indian police inspector has been named recipient of a prestigious international female peacekeeper award by the UN's police division for her "exceptional achievements" in her duty with the UN mission in Afghanistan, including her efforts towards helping victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
Inspector Shakti Devi of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, currently deployed in the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has been awarded the International Female Police Peacekeeper Award 2014.
4. India seeks edge in Arctic race with President Pranab Mukherjee’s Norway trip
India is marking its presence in the ongoing Great Arctic Rush with President Pranab Mukherjee becoming the first Indian head of state to visit Norway, as also being all set to cross the famed Arctic Circle when he visits Rovaniemi in Finland on Thursday.
After Mukherjee received a ceremonial reception at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Monday morning, he held talks with King Harald V and the top Norwegian political leadership. The President will oversee the inking of a dozen bilateral agreements on Tuesday to reaffirm India's long-standing "friendly ties" with Nordic countries.
India has gained a strategic toehold in the Arctic region, which is fast emerging as the new arena for geopolitical jostling, after getting permanent observer status in May 2013 in the Arctic Council. The council has US, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Russia and Finland as its member states. "India's interests in the Arctic region are scientific, environmental, commercial as well as strategic," said an official.
5. Khaled Bahah appointed as Prime Minister of Yemen
Khaled Bahah was appointed as Prime Minister of Yemen. He was appointed by the President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. At the time of appointment Bahah was serving as permanent representative of the Republic of Yemen to the United Nations.
6. British House of Commons passed symbolic motion to recognise Palestinian state
British lawmakers voted in favour to recognise Palestine as an official state. The vote saw 274 MPs in support of the motion, while 12 voted against. This move of the lawmakers would not alter the government policy but carries symbolic value as Palestinians pursue international recognition.
7. Mary Kom voted as India's Most Valuable Player in Asian Games 2014
Olympic bronze medalist MC Mary Kom was chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of India’s Incheon Asian Games campaign at a felicitation of the medal winners by contingent sponsors, Samsung India.
Kom, the first Indian woman boxer to win a gold medal in Asian Games was named as the MVP in a poll conducted by Samsung. The poll contest had all 11 individual/team gold winners, including the men's hockey team.
8. Ajay Jayaram won Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament
Indian shuttler, Ajay Jayaram won the 50000 dollar Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament . In the title clash played at the Topsportcentrum Almere in Netherlands, Jayaram defeated Indonesia’s Ihsan Maulana Mustofa 10-11, 11-6, 11-7, 1-11, 11-9.
This was maiden GP title for Jayaram and with this win, he also became the first Indian to win badminton Grand Prix tournament under the new 11x5 scoring system.
Earlier, Jayaram has won three overseas titles namely New Zealand Open (2009), Thailand Open (2010) and Czech Open (2013).
9. Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur died
Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur died in Kolkata following a lung failure. He was 73.
He was the elder son of Binapani Debi Thakurani (Baroma), the leader of Matua community.
10. Lyricist Sameer honoured with Kishore Kumar Award for 2012-13
Noted lyricist Sameer was honoured with the National Kishore Kumar Award for 2012-13. He was awarded during a function at the legendary singer's birth place Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh.
The award was handed over to Sameer by Madhya Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah.
The Jury that selected Sameer for the award included noted writer Saleem Khan, actor director Satish Kaushik, noted playback singer Anuradha Paudwal, lyricist Ibrahim Ashk and film critique Jaiprakash Choukse.
11. UN ignores Pakistan bid to seek intervention on Kashmir
Pakistan’s latest efforts seeking U.N. intervention on the Kashmir issue have failed to draw any new response from the world body which reiterated that India and Pakistan need to resolve all differences through dialogue to find a long-term solution to the dispute.
Sartaj Aziz, adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on national security and foreign affairs, had written to U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the recent border tension with India and sought the U.N.’s intervention, stepping up its attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue.
In the letter to Mr. Ban, Mr. Aziz said Pakistan believes the U.N. has an important role to play in promoting the objective of peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue, including through his “good offices”.
Mr. Ban’s deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq, when asked to comment on the letter seeking Mr. Ban’s intervention and his viewpoint on the issue, told reporters on Monday he would refer to a statement that was issued last week by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson in which the U.N. chief encouraged India and Pakistan to resolve all differences through dialogue and engage constructively to find a long-term solution for peace and stability in Kashmir.
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation for September came in at 2.38 per cent, much lower than 3.74 per cent recorded in the previous month.
This cooling down of WPI inflation was largely led by a sharp fall in food articles and fuel prices.
The downtrend in global commodity prices, especially global crude oil, had a salutary effect on WPI print for September.
Meanwhile, the July WPI print has been revised upwards to 5.41 per cent from 5.19 per cent.
Food article inflation for September 2014 came in at 3.52 per cent, much lower than 5.15 per cent in the previous month.
2. PM announces Rs. 1,000 cr immediate assistance for cyclone-hit AP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced here on Tuesday
afternoon an immediate assistance of Rs. 1,000 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Government in view of the havoc wrought by cyclone Hudhud in Visakhapatnam and other districts.The Prime Minister arrived here by a special flight at around 1.30 p.m. after conducting an aerial survey of some of the cyclone-hit areas in the district. He was received at the airport by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Ministers M Venkaiah Naidu and Ashok Gajapati Raju, and State Governor Narasimhan.
He saw the damage at the airport and went by road to the collector's office where he reviewed the relief operations along with the Chief Minister and Union Ministers. He later told the reporters that the Union Government would stand by the AP Government and the people of the city in the hour of crisis.
Modi commended the State Government for using the modern technology in minimising the losses and both the Union Government and the State Government worked in tandem to reduce the loss of life. He also praised the courage and resilience of the public of Visakhapatnam and expressed confidence that the city would be back to normal soon.
He said he had announced in the US that Visakhapatnam would be made a smart city and in spite of the temporary setback, there was no doubt Vizag would develop into a great city.
3. Indian cop wins UN's international female peacekeeper award
An Indian police inspector has been named recipient of a prestigious international female peacekeeper award by the UN's police division for her "exceptional achievements" in her duty with the UN mission in Afghanistan, including her efforts towards helping victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
Inspector Shakti Devi of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, currently deployed in the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has been awarded the International Female Police Peacekeeper Award 2014.
4. India seeks edge in Arctic race with President Pranab Mukherjee’s Norway trip
India is marking its presence in the ongoing Great Arctic Rush with President Pranab Mukherjee becoming the first Indian head of state to visit Norway, as also being all set to cross the famed Arctic Circle when he visits Rovaniemi in Finland on Thursday.
After Mukherjee received a ceremonial reception at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Monday morning, he held talks with King Harald V and the top Norwegian political leadership. The President will oversee the inking of a dozen bilateral agreements on Tuesday to reaffirm India's long-standing "friendly ties" with Nordic countries.
India has gained a strategic toehold in the Arctic region, which is fast emerging as the new arena for geopolitical jostling, after getting permanent observer status in May 2013 in the Arctic Council. The council has US, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Russia and Finland as its member states. "India's interests in the Arctic region are scientific, environmental, commercial as well as strategic," said an official.
5. Khaled Bahah appointed as Prime Minister of Yemen
Khaled Bahah was appointed as Prime Minister of Yemen. He was appointed by the President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. At the time of appointment Bahah was serving as permanent representative of the Republic of Yemen to the United Nations.
6. British House of Commons passed symbolic motion to recognise Palestinian state
British lawmakers voted in favour to recognise Palestine as an official state. The vote saw 274 MPs in support of the motion, while 12 voted against. This move of the lawmakers would not alter the government policy but carries symbolic value as Palestinians pursue international recognition.
7. Mary Kom voted as India's Most Valuable Player in Asian Games 2014
Olympic bronze medalist MC Mary Kom was chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of India’s Incheon Asian Games campaign at a felicitation of the medal winners by contingent sponsors, Samsung India.
Kom, the first Indian woman boxer to win a gold medal in Asian Games was named as the MVP in a poll conducted by Samsung. The poll contest had all 11 individual/team gold winners, including the men's hockey team.
8. Ajay Jayaram won Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament
Indian shuttler, Ajay Jayaram won the 50000 dollar Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament . In the title clash played at the Topsportcentrum Almere in Netherlands, Jayaram defeated Indonesia’s Ihsan Maulana Mustofa 10-11, 11-6, 11-7, 1-11, 11-9.
This was maiden GP title for Jayaram and with this win, he also became the first Indian to win badminton Grand Prix tournament under the new 11x5 scoring system.
Earlier, Jayaram has won three overseas titles namely New Zealand Open (2009), Thailand Open (2010) and Czech Open (2013).
9. Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur died
Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur died in Kolkata following a lung failure. He was 73.
He was the elder son of Binapani Debi Thakurani (Baroma), the leader of Matua community.
10. Lyricist Sameer honoured with Kishore Kumar Award for 2012-13
Noted lyricist Sameer was honoured with the National Kishore Kumar Award for 2012-13. He was awarded during a function at the legendary singer's birth place Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh.
The award was handed over to Sameer by Madhya Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah.
The Jury that selected Sameer for the award included noted writer Saleem Khan, actor director Satish Kaushik, noted playback singer Anuradha Paudwal, lyricist Ibrahim Ashk and film critique Jaiprakash Choukse.
11. UN ignores Pakistan bid to seek intervention on Kashmir
Pakistan’s latest efforts seeking U.N. intervention on the Kashmir issue have failed to draw any new response from the world body which reiterated that India and Pakistan need to resolve all differences through dialogue to find a long-term solution to the dispute.
Sartaj Aziz, adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on national security and foreign affairs, had written to U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the recent border tension with India and sought the U.N.’s intervention, stepping up its attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue.
In the letter to Mr. Ban, Mr. Aziz said Pakistan believes the U.N. has an important role to play in promoting the objective of peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue, including through his “good offices”.
Mr. Ban’s deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq, when asked to comment on the letter seeking Mr. Ban’s intervention and his viewpoint on the issue, told reporters on Monday he would refer to a statement that was issued last week by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson in which the U.N. chief encouraged India and Pakistan to resolve all differences through dialogue and engage constructively to find a long-term solution for peace and stability in Kashmir.
1. WPI inflation cools down to 2.38% in September
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation for September came in at 2.38 per cent, much lower than 3.74 per cent recorded in the previous month.
This cooling down of WPI inflation was largely led by a sharp fall in food articles and fuel prices.
The downtrend in global commodity prices, especially global crude oil, had a salutary effect on WPI print for September.
Meanwhile, the July WPI print has been revised upwards to 5.41 per cent from 5.19 per cent.
Food article inflation for September 2014 came in at 3.52 per cent, much lower than 5.15 per cent in the previous month.
2. PM announces Rs. 1,000 cr immediate assistance for cyclone-hit AP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced here on Tuesday
afternoon an immediate assistance of Rs. 1,000 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Government in view of the havoc wrought by cyclone Hudhud in Visakhapatnam and other districts.
The Prime Minister arrived here by a special flight at around 1.30 p.m. after conducting an aerial survey of some of the cyclone-hit areas in the district. He was received at the airport by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Ministers M Venkaiah Naidu and Ashok Gajapati Raju, and State Governor Narasimhan.
He saw the damage at the airport and went by road to the collector's office where he reviewed the relief operations along with the Chief Minister and Union Ministers. He later told the reporters that the Union Government would stand by the AP Government and the people of the city in the hour of crisis.
Modi commended the State Government for using the modern technology in minimising the losses and both the Union Government and the State Government worked in tandem to reduce the loss of life. He also praised the courage and resilience of the public of Visakhapatnam and expressed confidence that the city would be back to normal soon.
He said he had announced in the US that Visakhapatnam would be made a smart city and in spite of the temporary setback, there was no doubt Vizag would develop into a great city.
3. Indian cop wins UN's international female peacekeeper award
An Indian police inspector has been named recipient of a prestigious international female peacekeeper award by the UN's police division for her "exceptional achievements" in her duty with the UN mission in Afghanistan, including her efforts towards helping victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
Inspector Shakti Devi of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, currently deployed in the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has been awarded the International Female Police Peacekeeper Award 2014.
4. India seeks edge in Arctic race with President Pranab Mukherjee’s Norway trip
India is marking its presence in the ongoing Great Arctic Rush with President Pranab Mukherjee becoming the first Indian head of state to visit Norway, as also being all set to cross the famed Arctic Circle when he visits Rovaniemi in Finland on Thursday.
After Mukherjee received a ceremonial reception at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Monday morning, he held talks with King Harald V and the top Norwegian political leadership. The President will oversee the inking of a dozen bilateral agreements on Tuesday to reaffirm India's long-standing "friendly ties" with Nordic countries.
India has gained a strategic toehold in the Arctic region, which is fast emerging as the new arena for geopolitical jostling, after getting permanent observer status in May 2013 in the Arctic Council. The council has US, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Russia and Finland as its member states. "India's interests in the Arctic region are scientific, environmental, commercial as well as strategic," said an official.
5. Khaled Bahah appointed as Prime Minister of Yemen
Khaled Bahah was appointed as Prime Minister of Yemen. He was appointed by the President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. At the time of appointment Bahah was serving as permanent representative of the Republic of Yemen to the United Nations.
6. British House of Commons passed symbolic motion to recognise Palestinian state
British lawmakers voted in favour to recognise Palestine as an official state. The vote saw 274 MPs in support of the motion, while 12 voted against. This move of the lawmakers would not alter the government policy but carries symbolic value as Palestinians pursue international recognition.
7. Mary Kom voted as India's Most Valuable Player in Asian Games 2014
Olympic bronze medalist MC Mary Kom was chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of India’s Incheon Asian Games campaign at a felicitation of the medal winners by contingent sponsors, Samsung India.
Kom, the first Indian woman boxer to win a gold medal in Asian Games was named as the MVP in a poll conducted by Samsung. The poll contest had all 11 individual/team gold winners, including the men's hockey team.
8. Ajay Jayaram won Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament
Indian shuttler, Ajay Jayaram won the 50000 dollar Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament . In the title clash played at the Topsportcentrum Almere in Netherlands, Jayaram defeated Indonesia’s Ihsan Maulana Mustofa 10-11, 11-6, 11-7, 1-11, 11-9.
This was maiden GP title for Jayaram and with this win, he also became the first Indian to win badminton Grand Prix tournament under the new 11x5 scoring system.
Earlier, Jayaram has won three overseas titles namely New Zealand Open (2009), Thailand Open (2010) and Czech Open (2013).
9. Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur died
Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur died in Kolkata following a lung failure. He was 73.
He was the elder son of Binapani Debi Thakurani (Baroma), the leader of Matua community.
10. Lyricist Sameer honoured with Kishore Kumar Award for 2012-13
Noted lyricist Sameer was honoured with the National Kishore Kumar Award for 2012-13. He was awarded during a function at the legendary singer's birth place Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh.
The award was handed over to Sameer by Madhya Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah.
The Jury that selected Sameer for the award included noted writer Saleem Khan, actor director Satish Kaushik, noted playback singer Anuradha Paudwal, lyricist Ibrahim Ashk and film critique Jaiprakash Choukse.
11. UN ignores Pakistan bid to seek intervention on Kashmir
Pakistan’s latest efforts seeking U.N. intervention on the Kashmir issue have failed to draw any new response from the world body which reiterated that India and Pakistan need to resolve all differences through dialogue to find a long-term solution to the dispute.
Sartaj Aziz, adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on national security and foreign affairs, had written to U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the recent border tension with India and sought the U.N.’s intervention, stepping up its attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue.
In the letter to Mr. Ban, Mr. Aziz said Pakistan believes the U.N. has an important role to play in promoting the objective of peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue, including through his “good offices”.
Mr. Ban’s deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq, when asked to comment on the letter seeking Mr. Ban’s intervention and his viewpoint on the issue, told reporters on Monday he would refer to a statement that was issued last week by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson in which the U.N. chief encouraged India and Pakistan to resolve all differences through dialogue and engage constructively to find a long-term solution for peace and stability in Kashmir.
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation for September came in at 2.38 per cent, much lower than 3.74 per cent recorded in the previous month.
This cooling down of WPI inflation was largely led by a sharp fall in food articles and fuel prices.
The downtrend in global commodity prices, especially global crude oil, had a salutary effect on WPI print for September.
Meanwhile, the July WPI print has been revised upwards to 5.41 per cent from 5.19 per cent.
Food article inflation for September 2014 came in at 3.52 per cent, much lower than 5.15 per cent in the previous month.
2. PM announces Rs. 1,000 cr immediate assistance for cyclone-hit AP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced here on Tuesday
afternoon an immediate assistance of Rs. 1,000 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Government in view of the havoc wrought by cyclone Hudhud in Visakhapatnam and other districts.The Prime Minister arrived here by a special flight at around 1.30 p.m. after conducting an aerial survey of some of the cyclone-hit areas in the district. He was received at the airport by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Ministers M Venkaiah Naidu and Ashok Gajapati Raju, and State Governor Narasimhan.
He saw the damage at the airport and went by road to the collector's office where he reviewed the relief operations along with the Chief Minister and Union Ministers. He later told the reporters that the Union Government would stand by the AP Government and the people of the city in the hour of crisis.
Modi commended the State Government for using the modern technology in minimising the losses and both the Union Government and the State Government worked in tandem to reduce the loss of life. He also praised the courage and resilience of the public of Visakhapatnam and expressed confidence that the city would be back to normal soon.
He said he had announced in the US that Visakhapatnam would be made a smart city and in spite of the temporary setback, there was no doubt Vizag would develop into a great city.
3. Indian cop wins UN's international female peacekeeper award
An Indian police inspector has been named recipient of a prestigious international female peacekeeper award by the UN's police division for her "exceptional achievements" in her duty with the UN mission in Afghanistan, including her efforts towards helping victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
Inspector Shakti Devi of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, currently deployed in the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has been awarded the International Female Police Peacekeeper Award 2014.
4. India seeks edge in Arctic race with President Pranab Mukherjee’s Norway trip
India is marking its presence in the ongoing Great Arctic Rush with President Pranab Mukherjee becoming the first Indian head of state to visit Norway, as also being all set to cross the famed Arctic Circle when he visits Rovaniemi in Finland on Thursday.
After Mukherjee received a ceremonial reception at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Monday morning, he held talks with King Harald V and the top Norwegian political leadership. The President will oversee the inking of a dozen bilateral agreements on Tuesday to reaffirm India's long-standing "friendly ties" with Nordic countries.
India has gained a strategic toehold in the Arctic region, which is fast emerging as the new arena for geopolitical jostling, after getting permanent observer status in May 2013 in the Arctic Council. The council has US, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Russia and Finland as its member states. "India's interests in the Arctic region are scientific, environmental, commercial as well as strategic," said an official.
5. Khaled Bahah appointed as Prime Minister of Yemen
Khaled Bahah was appointed as Prime Minister of Yemen. He was appointed by the President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. At the time of appointment Bahah was serving as permanent representative of the Republic of Yemen to the United Nations.
6. British House of Commons passed symbolic motion to recognise Palestinian state
British lawmakers voted in favour to recognise Palestine as an official state. The vote saw 274 MPs in support of the motion, while 12 voted against. This move of the lawmakers would not alter the government policy but carries symbolic value as Palestinians pursue international recognition.
7. Mary Kom voted as India's Most Valuable Player in Asian Games 2014
Olympic bronze medalist MC Mary Kom was chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of India’s Incheon Asian Games campaign at a felicitation of the medal winners by contingent sponsors, Samsung India.
Kom, the first Indian woman boxer to win a gold medal in Asian Games was named as the MVP in a poll conducted by Samsung. The poll contest had all 11 individual/team gold winners, including the men's hockey team.
8. Ajay Jayaram won Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament
Indian shuttler, Ajay Jayaram won the 50000 dollar Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament . In the title clash played at the Topsportcentrum Almere in Netherlands, Jayaram defeated Indonesia’s Ihsan Maulana Mustofa 10-11, 11-6, 11-7, 1-11, 11-9.
This was maiden GP title for Jayaram and with this win, he also became the first Indian to win badminton Grand Prix tournament under the new 11x5 scoring system.
Earlier, Jayaram has won three overseas titles namely New Zealand Open (2009), Thailand Open (2010) and Czech Open (2013).
9. Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur died
Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur died in Kolkata following a lung failure. He was 73.
He was the elder son of Binapani Debi Thakurani (Baroma), the leader of Matua community.
10. Lyricist Sameer honoured with Kishore Kumar Award for 2012-13
Noted lyricist Sameer was honoured with the National Kishore Kumar Award for 2012-13. He was awarded during a function at the legendary singer's birth place Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh.
The award was handed over to Sameer by Madhya Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah.
The Jury that selected Sameer for the award included noted writer Saleem Khan, actor director Satish Kaushik, noted playback singer Anuradha Paudwal, lyricist Ibrahim Ashk and film critique Jaiprakash Choukse.
11. UN ignores Pakistan bid to seek intervention on Kashmir
Pakistan’s latest efforts seeking U.N. intervention on the Kashmir issue have failed to draw any new response from the world body which reiterated that India and Pakistan need to resolve all differences through dialogue to find a long-term solution to the dispute.
Sartaj Aziz, adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on national security and foreign affairs, had written to U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the recent border tension with India and sought the U.N.’s intervention, stepping up its attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue.
In the letter to Mr. Ban, Mr. Aziz said Pakistan believes the U.N. has an important role to play in promoting the objective of peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue, including through his “good offices”.
Mr. Ban’s deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq, when asked to comment on the letter seeking Mr. Ban’s intervention and his viewpoint on the issue, told reporters on Monday he would refer to a statement that was issued last week by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson in which the U.N. chief encouraged India and Pakistan to resolve all differences through dialogue and engage constructively to find a long-term solution for peace and stability in Kashmir.
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