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Kidambi Srikanth wins 2016 Syed Modi Badminton Title in Men's Singles
Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth won the 2016 Syed Modi International Grand prix Gold Championship Title of Badminton in men’s singles category. In the final match played at Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), he defeated Huang Yuxiang of China by 21-13, 21-14 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
DIPP gives nod to set up India’s first Defence Industrial Park at Ottappalam
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) of Union Government has given its final approval to Kerala Government’s approval to set up India’s first Defence Industrial Park at Ottappalam. Proposal in this regard was forwarded by Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Novak Djokovic wins 2016 Australian Open Men's Singles Title of Tennis
World Number One tennis player Novak Djokovic from Serbia has won the 2016 Australian Open Title in the men’s singles category. In the final match played at Melbourne, Australia he defeated Andy Murray of Britain in 7 straight sets by ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba takes over as new Commanding-in-chief of WNC
Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of Mumbai headquartered Western Naval Command (WNC) at a ceremonial parade held at INS Shikra. He took the charge from Vice Admiral SPS Cheema who retired after completing nearly ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
British TV and Radio presenter Terry Wogan passes away
Veteran British TV and radio presenter Sir Terry Wogan passed away in London after long battle with cancer. He was 77. In Britain, he was one of the most popular personalities on both radio and television for several decades and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Pietro Fittipaldi wins 2015 MRF Challenge Formula 2000
Brazilian racing driver Pietro Fittipaldi has won the 2015 MRF Challenge Formula 2000 by winning two of the four races. The racing event was held at Madras Motor Racing Track in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. The winning race helped him to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Datta Padsalgikar appointed as Mumbai Police Commissioner
Senior IPS officer Datta Padsalgikar has been appointed as the Commissioner of Police of Mumbai. He will be 40th Police Commissioner of Mumbai. He succeeds Ahmed Javed who had retired from service and was appointed as Ambassador of India to ..