1. MT Vasudevan Nair honoured with Kerala's highest civilian honour
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M T Vasudevan Nair was awarded the "Kerala Jyoti", the highest civilian honour in Kerala.
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Actor Mammootty, former civil service officer T Madhava Menon, and writer Omcheri NN Pillai shared the second highest award "Kerala Prabha".
The Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammad Khan presented the inaugural edition of the "Kerala Puraskarangal" awards.
About Kerala Puraskarangal Award
The Kerala Puraskarangal is a civilian award second only to the prestigious Padma Awards conferred by the Government of India.
The award is given to individuals who have made exceptional contributions in various fields such as literature, art, culture, science, social work and sports.
There are three categories of the award: Kerala Jyothi, Kerala Prabha and Kerala Shree, with Kerala Jyothi being the highest honour.
The objective of these awards is to recognize the contribution of outstanding individuals from Kerala and to inspire others to strive for excellence in their respective fields.
About Kerala
Kerala, also known as "God's Own Country", is a state located in the South-Western region of India.
It is known for its lush tropical landscape, palm-lined beaches, serene backwaters and rich cultural heritage.
It is bounded by the states of Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Arabian Sea to the west.
Official language - Malayalam
Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
2. NDTV appoints former SEBI Chairman UK Sinha and business leader Dipali Goenka as Independent Directors
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U K Sinha and Dipali Goenka have been appointed Independent Directors of NDTV for a period of two years effective from March 27, 2023.
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The appointment is based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and subject to the approval of shareholders and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
U K Sinha has also been designated as Non-Executive Chairperson of NDTV.
About U K Sinha
UK Sinha, a former bureaucrat, served as the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) between 2011 and 2017.
Prior to this, he was the Chairman and Managing Director at UTI Asset Management Company Private Limited for six years.
He has also served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance.
About Dipali Goenka
Deepali Goenka is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Welspun India Limited.
She is an accomplished global business leader known for her dynamism, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to protecting the environment.
She has been recognized by Forbes as one of the most powerful women in Asia and India.
She was the co-chair at the India Economic Summit, 2017 organized by the World Economic Forum.
She was the chairperson of the Assocham Women's Council and is currently on the board of the World Economic Forum's Consumption Forum.
3. PM Modi expressed grief over the demise of actor and former MP Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of Innocent Vareed Thekkethala, a renowned actor and former parliamentarian, on March 26, 2023 at the age of 75.
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- Thekkethala, also known as Innocent, was a noted Indian actor, film producer, writer and politician.
- He was primarily recognized for his comedic roles in Malayalam cinema, but also acted in Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and English films, appearing in over 700 films throughout his career.
- He has won several awards, including the Kerala State Film Award and the Kerala Film Critics Award, and is regarded as one of the finest comedians in Malayalam cinema.
- Innocent began his political career in 1979 as a Municipal Councilor of Irinjalakuda Municipality and later served as a Member of Parliament representing the Chalakudy constituency in the 16th Lok Sabha of India.
- He was the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), a guild of Malayalam artistes, from 2003 to 2018.
- Innocent wrote seven books, including Najan Innocent, Irinjalakudakku Chuttam, Mazha Kannadi, Chirrikku Pinil, and Kalante Delhi Yatra Anthikkad Vazhi. His book Irinjalakudakku Chuttam won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for humour in 2020.
4. Gordon Moore passed away at the age of 94
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Intel co-founder and pioneer in the microprocessor industry, Gordon Moore, has died at the age of 94 in Hawaii.
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Gordon Moore was an American engineer and entrepreneur.
He co-founded Intel Corporation, one of the world's largest semiconductor chip makers.
Moore's Law, named after him, states that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years, while the cost of the chips remains the same.
Moore has made significant contributions to the development of many important technologies, including the integrated circuit and the semiconductor industry.
He has received numerous awards and honours for his work, including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, and has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
About Intel Corporation
It is a multinational technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, United States.
This company was established in 1968 and is known for developing and manufacturing computer processors, motherboard chipsets and other hardware components for personal computers and data centres.
Intel is one of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers and has a significant market share in the computer processor industry.
Intel has made significant contributions to the technology industry, including the development of the first microprocessor, the Intel 4004, in 1971.
5. Manmeet K. Nanda appointed new managing director & CEO of Invest India
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Theboard of Invest India has appointed Manmeet K Nanda as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the investment promotion and facilitation body under the Ministry of Commerce.
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Nanda replaces Deepak Bagla, who resigned from the post last week.
According to the commerce ministry, the board in its meeting approved the appointment of Nanda, a 2000 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre, as the new MD and CEO.
About Invest India
It was established in 2009.
It is a non-profit enterprise under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
It is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency.
Invest India focuses on developing new partnerships to enablesustainable investments in India.
Invest India also partners with investment promotion agencies and multilateral organizations.
6. Gujarat court sentences Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to two years in jail
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A court in Surat in Gujarat has convicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed in 2019 over his remarks on Modi's surname.
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The court also sentenced him to two years in jail.
The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate HH Verma convicted Rahul Gandhi under sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code.
The court granted bail to Rahul Gandhi and stayed the sentence for 30 days so that he can appeal in a higher court during this period.
After this decision, Rahul Gandhi's membership of Parliament can also go from Wayanad parliamentary constituency.
Before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi made an objectionable comment on the Modi surname while addressing a public meeting in Kollar, Karnataka.
What will be the effect of this decision?
The disqualification of an MP convicted of an offense can be in two cases.
If the offense for which he is convicted is listed in section 8(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. This includes offenses such as section 153A (offence of promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc. and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony) or section 171E (offence of bribery). Are.
Section 171F (offence of undue influence or impersonation at election) and certain others.
Second, Section 8(3) of the RPA states that an MP can be disqualified if convicted and sentenced to a minimum of 2 years' imprisonment.
However, the section also states that disqualification takes effect only "after the lapse of three months" from the date of conviction.
Within that period, Gandhi can file an appeal against the conviction before the High Court.
7. Ratan Tata appointed to 'Order of Australia' for bolstering bilateral ties
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Indian industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata has been appointed as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO), for distinguished service to Australia-India bilateral relations, particularly trade, investment and philanthropy.
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Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell said that the Governor General of Australia announced his appointment.
Ratan Tata is the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, former Chairman of the Tata Group and one of the world's richest entrepreneurs.
He tops the list of most humble entrepreneurs India has ever had.
With a net worth of over $1 billion (accessed in 2022), Ratan Tata is a humanitarian.
Ratan Tata has been a strong and influential supporter of deeper ties between Australia and India, including advocating for an India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, set to be finalized in 2022.
Their work includes supporting development and creating opportunities in many areas, including health, nutrition, education, water, agriculture, environment, and energy, social justice and inclusion, digital transformation, disaster relief, and women's economic empowerment.
He has received numerous international awards and commendations including a Doctor of Business honoris causa from the University of New South Wales.
8. G Krishnakumar appointed as the chairman of Bharat Petroleum Corporation
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G Krishnakumar has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a 'Maharatna' and Fortune Global 500 company.
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Krishnakumar is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, and a Post Graduate in Finance Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.
He was earlier an executive director in the company and succeeds Arun Kumar Singh, who retires as chairman in October 2022.
BPCL was earlier known as Bharat Refineries Limited and was formed after the Government of India acquired Burmah Shell on January 24, 1976.
BPCL was the first refinery to process Bombay High, a recently discovered indigenous crude.
About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a state-owned oil and gas company in India that was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
BPCL has a diverse range of products and services that cater to the energy needs of customers in India and abroad.
The company operates two large refineries in India, one in Mumbai and the other in Kochi, with a combined refining capacity of over 15 million metric tonnes per annum.
BPCL has a significant presence in the upstream sector and has exploration and production operations in several countries, including Brazil, Mozambique, and Australia.
9. Lalit Kumar Gupta appointed as CMD of Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)
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Lalit Kumar Gupta has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Cotton Corporation of India (CCI).
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Gupta as the CMD of CCI.
CCI is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles.
Gupta's tenure as CMD will be for five years or till his superannuation or until further orders, whichever comes first.
About Lalit Kumar Gupta
He is currently holding the position of Director (Finance) in Cotton Corporation of India (CCI).
Lalit Kumar Gupta is a Chartered Accountant (CA) certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
He is also a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
About Cotton Corporation of India
Establishment - 1970
Headquarters -Mumbai
10. Luxor signs Virat Kohli as its new brand ambassador
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Stationery manufacturer Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd has appointed renowned cricketer Virat Kohli as its latest brand ambassador.
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Kohli will represent Luxor's stationery products and help the company increase its appeal among young writers, thereby enhancing its position as the leading writing instrument provider in the country.
It is aimed specifically at establishing Luxor as a leading stationery brand in India and increasing the appeal of Luxor's stationery brand among the youth market.
Indian stationery brand Luxor has partnered with Schneider Pens of Germany to introduce a premium range of creative writing instruments in India.
About Luxor International Private Limited
Establishment - 1963
Headquarters - Noida
Managing Director - Pooja Jain Gupta
About schneider pens
Establishment -1938
Founder -Christian Schneider
