New Prime Minister for Nepal: CPN (UML) leader Shri Madhav Kumar appointed as the Prime Minister of Nepal. He got opportunity as the previous Prime Minister; Pushpa Kumar Dahol was forced to resign after a row over the sacking of the army chief. Shri Madhav was second prime minister after Nepal changed as the democratic republic.

Pranab Mukherji appointed as the new finance minister: Previous Finance Minister Pranab Mukherji is appointed as the new finance minister in the Manmohan Singh lead government. The other ministers are Mamatha Benerji (Railways), P. Chidambaram (Home), Sarad Pawar (Food and Agriculture), A.K. Antony (Defence) and S.M. Krishna (Foreign Affairs).

Shri Manmohan Singh reelected as the Prime Minister of India: INC leader and previous Prime Minister, Shri Manmohan Singh reelected as the Prime Minister of India. He has sworn in as the Prime Minister on 22nd May, 2009. Congress Party alone won 206 seats in Lok Saba and emerged as the largest party. He formed the government with support of other parties in UPA (262). Opposition group NDA won 157 seats and BJP stood as the largest party in NDA with 116 seats. Shri Manmohan Singh was the first prime minister since Jawaharlal Nehru, to return to power after completing a full five year term.

Y.S. Raja Sekhar Reddy reelected as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh: Indian National Congress Leader and previous Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, re appointed as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 20th May of 2009. He won the 153 seats out of 294 seats in recently held elections for Legislative Assembly. Mahakutami lead by TDP Leader and former Chief Minister Shri Chandra Babu Naidu, won 117 seats of which TDP won 105 seats. The new Party Praja Rajyam lead by famous film star Chiranjeevi won only 18 seats. Shri Jayaprakash Narayan leader of Lok Satta was the only one representative from his party.

Biju Patnaik reelected as the Chief Minister of Orissa: Shri Biju Patnaik leader of Biju Janatha Dal re appointed as the Chief Minister of Orissa. His party won 107 seats of 147 seats in Legislative Assembly in recently held elections. His revivals Indian National Congress won 26 seats and BJP won 7 seats. The others got only 5 seats.

Pawan Kumar Chamling reelected as the Chief Minister of Sikkim: Shri Pawan Kumar Chamling leader of Sikkim Democratic Front, who was the Chief Minister of Sikkim since 1994, again elected as the Chief Minister of Sikkim. His party won all the 32 seats in Legislative Assembly leaving others no room. He was the fifth Chief Minister of the state.

Wickrematunge was named for WPF prize posthumously : Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, who was assassinated early this year, has been named for the 2009 World Press Freedom Prize by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. He was chosen by a jury of 14 professional journalists from around the world, and is the second reporter in the award's 12-year history to be honoured posthumously. Previously Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who was killed in 2006, was awarded this prize in 2007. More

Rahul Dravid crossed the world record: Rahul Dravid crossed the record of Australian Cricket player Mark Waugh, ie 181 catches. Rahul Dravid got the world record of highest catch taker in Cricket with his 182nd catch. He achieved this world record in the test match against New Zealand at Wellington. The other cricketers who have catches nearby Dravid are Mark Waugh with 181 catches, Ricky Ponting having 148 catches, Jacques Kallis and Jayawardene with 147 and 142 catch respectively. Rahul Dravid was well known as the Wall of Indian Cricket..

Jede Goodi reality T.V. Star passed away : Jede Goodi, passed away in her sleep in the wee hours on sunday with cervical cancer. She was in the news with a racial controversy in the reality show Big Brother after Goody hurled racial abuse against Shilpa Shetty, Indian Film Star..

Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu has been appointed as member of the International Commission : Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu has been appointed as member of the International Commission on Land Use Change and Ecosystems. The Commission, set up by the Globe International, is based in London and is backed by the United Nations..

Verendra Sehwagh Scored fastest century in 60 balls: Verendra Sehwagh Scored fastest century in 60 balls at versus New Zealand at their town. He scored 125 in 74 balls and not out. Previously Azaharuddin scored century in 62 balls against same country in 1988..

The Indian movie Slum Dog Millionaires has received seven Award (BAFTA): The Indian movie Slum Dog Millionaires has received seven British Academy of Film and Television Award (BAFTA) for the year 2009. Music Director and Sound Recorder Pukutti are also received awards..

India won highest music award Grammy: The music album ‘Global Drum Project ‘composed by Jakir Hussein, Tabala Player, won the world considered highest music honour Grammy Award. The award was announced at 51st Grammy Awards function at Loss Angels on 9th February, 09. It was the second time for Jakir Hussein to won Grammy. Previously his album Planet Drum bagged it in 1991 for his joint work with Myki Heart. It was the first time to announce Grammy second time in the same category. The music album ‘Global Drum Project’ was also out come of joint work of Jakir and Mike Heart. The other Indian nominees Debashis Battacharya, Laxmi Sankar and Louis Banks were disappointed. Britain won the highest number of Grammy Awards 13 out of 20..

Film Star Amita Bachan received Crystal Award : Film Star Amita Bachan along with Stage Dancer Mallika Sarabai received Crystal Award from world economic forum. Previously this award was received by few of Indians Shabna Ajmi, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Anjan Ali Khan and British Emma Thampsun..

The Indian movie Slum Dog Millionaires was received Golden Globe (4) Awards: The Indian movie Slum Dog Millionaires was directed by Dony Boil had won several international awards Golden Globe (4), Gilt of America, Critic Choice Award, Producers Gilt of America. 10 entries were nominated for Oscar 09..

Abhisit Vejjajiva was chosen as Thailand’s prime minister: An opposition leader was chosen as Thailand’s prime minister in an effort to end months of political turmoil, but the move unleashed new protests by supporters of the previous government who hurled rocks at lawmakers. Abhisit Vejjajiva — at 44, one of the world’s youngest heads of government — gathered 235 votes against 198 by former national police chief Pracha Promnok, a loyalist of exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra..

India won highest music award Grammy: The music album ‘Global Drum Project ‘composed by Jakir Hussein, Tabala Player, won the world considered highest music honour Grammy Award. The award was announced at 51st Grammy Awards function at Loss Angels on 9th February, 09. It was the second time for Jakir Hussein to won Grammy. Previously his album Planet Drum bagged it in 1991 for his joint work with Myki Heart. It was the first time to announce Grammy second time in the same category. The music album ‘Global Drum Project’ was also out come of joint work of Jakir and Mike Heart. The other Indian nominees Debashis Battacharya, Laxmi Sankar and Louis Banks were disappointed. Britain won the highest number of Grammy Awards 13 out of 20..

Shake Hasina Wazed reelected as the new Prime Minister of Bangla Desh: Avami League headed by Shake Hasina, won in 263 constituencies out of 299 elections held. Bangla Desh Nationalist Party (BNP) won in 31 constituencies. 60 years old Shake Hasina was born in the year 1947. She was the daughter of Shake Muzbir Rehman who was known as father of Bangla Desh. She will take over the charge in ten days after the result was announced in gazette. She ruled the country from 1996 to 2001. During her tenure the bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh were excellent..

Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah chief of National Conference has taken over the charge as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir with support of Congress. National Conference won in 28 constituencies in recently held elections. Congress Party won in 17 constituencies. Omar formed collusion government with the Congress Party. The Congress Party will hold Deputy C.M. The youngest chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, 38 years old Omar Abdullah was born on 10th March, 1970. His father was ruled the state as a chief minister. He was made the president of National Conference in 2002. But, the party was unable to reach the majority in the elections held in 2002. Omar was first time elected to the Lok Saba in 1998 and again was elected in 1999. He was worked as the state minister in the collusion government headed by Atal Bihari Vajpaee. He was elected to Lok Saba third time in 2004..

Cristiano Ronaldo wins Golden Ball Award: Manchester United Star Cristiano Ronaldo won the Golden Ball Award for the year 2008. He was the first Manchester player after George Best who had received this award in 1968. He was elected in the voting organized by France Football, the French magazine. He received 446, his rival Messi received 281 votes and Torres had received 179. This award was previously known as the European Footballer of the Year award..

Kajak Movie received Golden pea cock award: ‘Tulpan,’ a film from Kazakhstan-Germany-Switzerland-Russia-Poland, bagged the coveted Golden Peacock. South Indian Film Star Kamal Hassan presented the prestigious Golden Peacock Award to Sergei Dvortsevoy for his film ‘Tulpan’ during the closing ceremony of the 39th International Film Festival of India in Panaji. Rs.40 lakh will be presented to the winners of this award. The director of the movie received the Silver Peacock along with prize money of Rs.15 lakh. Sri Lankan actress Malini Fonseca won the Special Jury’s award of Silver Peacock and cash prize of Rs.15 lakh for her “subtle and natural acting” in the lead role in ‘Akasa Kusum’ (Flowers of the Sky)..

Sharook Khan was honored with Malaysia’s highest honor: Malaysia government honored Bollywood Star Sharook Khan with “Dhathuk” Title, the country highest honor which is equivalently considered with British Night Hood. Sharook is the first man to receive the title “Dhathuk”. It was presented Sharook for his contributions for the development of the tourism in Malaysia. .

Oprah Gail Winfrey is ranked as world's most influential woman: Famous America Telivision New Reporter: At the end of the 20th century Life listed Winfrey as both the most influential woman and the most influential black person of her generation, and in a cover story profile the magazine called her "America's most powerful woman". Ladies Home Journal also ranked Winfrey number one in their list of the most powerful women in America and Senator Barack Obama has said she "may be the most influential woman in the country". In 1998 Winfrey became the first woman and first Black to top Entertainment Weekly's list of the 101 most powerful people in the entertainment industry. In 2003 Winfrey edged out both Superman and Elvis Presley to be named the greatest pop culture icon of all time by VH1. Forbes named her the world's most powerful celebrity in 2005, 2007, and 2008. .

Chidambaram took charge as the country’s new Home Minister : Chidambaram took charge as the country’s new Home Minister on Monday after Shivraj Patil resigned from the post owning responsibility for Mumbai terror attacks last week. The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will look after the finance ministry.More

Hillary Clinton has been appointed as the Minister for foreign affairs: Hillary Clinton has been appointed as the minister for foreign affairs in Barak Obama Government. Mr. Robert Gates will be continued in defense.

Dr. Yalavarthi Nayudamma Award 2008: Shri T. Rama Swamy, Secretary for Technology, has been selected for Dr. Yalavarthi Nayudamma Award 2008. This was announced by Shri P.Vishnumurthy, founder of the award. This Award will be given at the native place of Yalavarthi Nayudumma, Tenali, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh on 6th December, 2008, by the central minister Daggupati Purandareswari. More

State Bank of India has arrived at an agreement with IAG: The entry of State Bank of India in insurance business has been confirmed with an agreement with Insurance Australia Group to set up a joint venture at shares of 74% and 26% respectively. The approval from Reserve Bank of India is yet to be received. It will start business from the beginning of next financial year after getting all permissions.

Mohammad ElBaradei has been named for Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace 2008:Mohammad ElBaradei, Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has been named for Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace 2008. More

Shri G.Madavan Nayar was named for the K.R. Narayan Foundation award for the year 2008: Shri G.Madavan Nayar was named for the K.R. Narayan Foundation award for the year 2008. The award was announced by a committee headed by Justice K. Narayankurup. Shri Madhavan Narayan is the present chairman of ISRO and he was the key man behind the success of Chandrayan-1. He will be presented the award in the month of January, next year in function at Thiruvananthapuram.

Mohamed Nasheed, was sworn in as democratically elected president of Maldives: After a long term ruling, the undisputed leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was defeated, Mr. Mohamed Nasheed was sworn in as new president of Maldives. He was the first democratically elected president of Maldives. Mr. Mohamed Nasheed, leader of Maldivian Democratic Party was a political prisoner for six years during the Gayoom regime.More

Saina Nehwal won the World Junior Badminton Championship : Saina Nehwal won the World Junior Badminton Championship by defeating Sayaka Sato of Japan by 21-9, 21-18. She had lost the same title in the year 2006. She said that the first game was easier but in the second game Sayaka played good smashes. More

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi has been announced for Bharatha Ratna: Indian classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi has been announced for Bharatha Ratna, the highest civilian award of the country. The award was announced after lapse of a long period from 2001. Previously this award was announced to Ustad Bismillah Khan, Classical Shehnai Maestro in 2001.More

The world Chess Champ Viswananthan Anand: Viswanath Anand retained the world chess title after he drawn 11th round game with Kramnik. He got total 6.5 points. Kramnik satisfied with 4.5. More

7th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM): 7th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit was held at Beijing from 24th October to 25th October, 08, to initiate discussions to find a coordinated global response to stem the financial turmoil and spectre of recession sweeping the world. Mr. Manmohan Singh who attended the meeting, hoped that the meeting will com out with a solution to the many global problems triggered by the US credit crunch. He added the meeting of minds between Europe and Asia will produce a solution to many global problems including the international financial crisis. More

Indian writer Aravind Adiga won the Booker for 2008: The book “The White Tiger” written by Aravind Adiga won the prestigious “The Man Booker Prize for Fiction” commonly known as Booker Prize for the year 2008. Mr. Aravind will receive $87K as prize money. The White Tiger is the first book of Mr. Aravind.

Japan won three Noble Prizes for the year 2008: Japan scientists Toshihide Maskawa and Makoto Kobayashi, along with Yoichiro Nambu, a Japanese-born American citizen, won the Nobel for physics for the year 2008. In 2002 two scientists from Japan had won Nobel prizes for Physics and Chemistry. Kobayashi and Maskawa, who both live in Japan, took half the physics prize for a 1972 theory that forecast the later discovery of a new family of subatomic particles. Yoichiro Nambu of the University of Chicago shared the prize with them for his mathematical research in the field of symmetry. Sixteen Japanese scientists had won Nobel Prizes since 1949.

Paul Krugman has been selected for Noble Prize in economics: Paul Krugman has been selected for Noble Prize in economics for his analysis of trade patterns and location of economic activity.

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Sachin Tendulkar created the history: Tendulkar is the highest run scorer in both Test matches and ODIs, and also the batsman with the most centuries in these two forms of the game. On 17 October 2008, when he surpassed Brian Lara's record for the most runs scored in Test Cricket, he also became the first batsman to score 12,000 runs in that form of the game. Tendulkar had been the third batsman and first Indian to pass 11,000 runs in Test cricket. He was also the first player to score 10,000 runs in one-day internationals.

Indian writer Aravind Adiga won the Booker for 2008: The book “The White Tiger” written by Aravind Adiga won the prestigious “The Man Booker Prize for Fiction” commonly known as Booker Prize for the year 2008. Mr. Aravind will receive $87K as prize money. The White Tiger is the first book of Mr. Aravind.

Japan won three Noble Prizes for the year 2008: Japan scientists Toshihide Maskawa and Makoto Kobayashi, along with Yoichiro Nambu, a Japanese-born American citizen, won the Nobel for physics for the year 2008. In 2002 two scientists from Japan had won Nobel prizes for Physics and Chemistry. Kobayashi and Maskawa, who both live in Japan, took half the physics prize for a 1972 theory that forecast the later discovery of a new family of subatomic particles. Yoichiro Nambu of the University of Chicago shared the prize with them for his mathematical research in the field of symmetry. Sixteen Japanese scientists had won Nobel Prizes since 1949.

Paul Krugman has been selected for Noble Prize in economics: Paul Krugman has been selected for Noble Prize in economics for his analysis of trade patterns and location of economic activity.

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Indian boxers clinch three gold, two silver: Indian Boxers Kalpana Choudhury clinched the first gold for the country defeating Ngo Thi Phuong of Vietnam by 10-2 in the 48 kg Light fly category. Sarita Devi bagged another gold medal defeating Ren Cancan of China on the basis of individual points as both were tied at 5-5. Nagisetty Usha won the third gold for the country when she defeated Imanbayeva Zhulduzay of Kazakhsthan by 17-1 in a one-sided match in the 57 kg Feather weight category. Pavitra won silver medal in 54Kg category.

China’s Space walk mission successfully completed: The Shenzhou-7 space module carrying three taikonauts landed safely by parachute Sunday afternoon in China's northern grassland, after a landmark spacewalk mission. The space shuttle carried three taikonauts Jing Haipeng, Zhai Zhigang and Liu Boming. China is the third country that has sent the astronauts to the space. More

Mr. Arun Ramanathan has been appointed as the new finance secretary The government has appointed Arun Ramanathan as the new finance secretary in the ministry of finance. Mr.Ramanathan, a 1973 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, was already holding the post of secretary of financial services. The post of finance secretary was lying vacant since D. Subbarao was made the governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Subbarao had taken charge Sep 5.

Taro Aso has been elected as the New Prime Minister of Japan: 68-year-old former foreign minister Mr. Taro Aso has been elected as the New Prime Minister of Japan by the countries lower house of parliament. He was the Japan's third prime minister in just over a year. Mr.Fukuda had spent less than a year as prime minister; his predecessor, Shinzo Abe, resigned amid political scandals and concerns over his health.

Shortest person in the world: Twenty years old Ping Ping, citizen of Mongolia was recorded as the shortest person in the world. His height is 29 inches. The world longest person Bavo Jishun was also Mongolian.

Tare Zamin Par was selected to Oscar 2008: Aamir Khan’s directorial debut “Taare Zameen Par”, which won the hearts of viewer’s world over, has been selected as India’s official entry to the Oscar Awards. The announcement was made by the Sunil Darshan, chairman of the jury set up by the Film Federation of India.

Mr. Kgalema Motlanthe has been elected as the president of South Africa: Vice president of ruling African National Congress, Mr. Mr. Kalema Motlandhi has been elected as the new president of South Africa. Mr. Tabe resigned on Sunday (21st September). He is the third president since the fall of apartheid.

Laxya experiment was successful: Indigenous developed pilot less war flight Laxya was successfully launched at Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, near Balasore in Orissa.

Roger Federer won the 13th Grand Slam: Roget Federer defeated UK top player Andy Murray in three straight sets by 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 in US Open Mens final at New York. He was the second player to win the US open five times consecutively (First man in Bil Tiltan in 1924). It was the 13 grand slam for Federer and behind by one grand slam to reach the Peat Samprass record winning 14 grand slams. He reached finals in 17 grand slams and won 13 grand slams. He was defeated by Nadal in all lost finals. He lost 3 French and one Wimbledon to Nadal.

Serena Williams bagged ninth career Grand Slam title: Serena Williams defeated second seed Jelena Jankovic 6-4, 7-5 in the women's US Open final. It is her ninth grand slam and third US open title. Previously she had it in 1999 and in 2000. The 26-year-old Williams won her 32nd career singles title and wiped away some of the disappointment of losing to her sister Venus in the Wimbledon final earlier this year.

Asif Ali Zardari sworn in as the President of Pakistan: Asif Ali Zardari co chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party has been elected as the new president of Pakistan. Asif once served as a member of the National Assembly, and he was at one point the Minister of Environment during his wife's second term as the Prime Minister (1993–1996).

New Governor for Reserve Bank of India: Finance Secretary Shri Duvvuri Subba Rao, senior I.A.S. Officer (1972) has been appointed as new governor for Reserve Bank of India. Present governor Shri Y.V. Reddy will retire on 5th September. Shri Subba Rao will take over the charge on the same day and he will be continued in the post for a period of five years.

Sibu Soren sworn in as the new chief minister of Jarkhand: Sibu Soren sworn in as the chief minister of Jarkhand with his team of 11 ministers of which two were women. U.P.A. promised him to support him to form the government if he had supported the confidence motion in Lok Saba. Presently he is elected for the Lok Saba. He has to be elected for the Jarkhand Assembly within six months. More.

India won the one day series in Sri Lanka: India clinched the fourth one day and won the first time one day series in Sri Lanka. Test series in this tour was already lost to Sri Lanka. India won three one days and lost one match. There is one match yet to play. India scored 258 in 49.4 overs and all out. In response to India, Lank failed to chase the target and went all out with a total of 212 in 46.3 overs.

Sushil bagged bronze medal for India in Olympics: Indian campaign cheered when 25 year old Wrestler Sushil Kumar bagged second medal and Boxer Vijender won one bronze medal and created a record for India winning three medals for the first time ever. Sushil won the medal after his excellent show in the three-round repechage match of 66kg men's freestyle wrestling event. We won the wrestling bronze long ago in 1952 Helsinki Games when K D Jadhav from Maharashtra did it. Vijender defeated Carlos Gongora of Ecuador. Mr. Vijender was defeated in semifinal on Friday 8-5 by Cuba's Emilio Correa.

Usain Bolt won the Gold Medal in Olympics and created both World and Olympics Record: Jamaican Mr. Usain Bolt crossed the target of 100 meters in 9.69 seconds created both world and Olympics records and bagged gold medal. He was followed by Richard Thompson, Trinidad (9.89 Silver Medal) and Walter Diks, America (9.91 Bronze).. He won the gold medals in 200M and 4X400 M and created Hat Trick. Mr. Usain Bolt was represented from Jamaica.

AMichael Phelps - 8 Gold Medals Olympic Record: Many countries have not recorded at least one gold medal in the Olympics. Where Michael Phelps won 8 Gold Medals and created a record in Olympics history. Previously this record was in the name of Mark Spitz who won seven gold medals in the Munich games in 1972.

World U-20 Championship won by Dronavalli Harika: World Girls U-20 championship was bagged by Dronvalli Harika at Gaziantep in Turkey. She entered the tournament as a top seed and drawn the game in 13th round with Nimkova (Czechoslovakia). Previously Koneru Hampi won this title in 2001. World U-20 (Men) Championship was won by Abhijeetgupta.

Prachanda is elected as the New Prime Minister for Nepal: Maoist Leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal who is also known as Prachanda has been selected as Prime Minister of Nepal. He won 464 votes out of 577. He is the first Prime Minister after the end of 239-year-old monarchy. He is supported C.P.N., U.M.L. and Madheshi Party.

Abhinav Bindra won Gold Medal in Beijing Olympics: Abhinav Bindra made Indians dream true by winning Gold Medal for India in Beijing Olympics. It is the first Gold Medal in individual category and 9th Gold Medal in the Olympic history for India. This was happen when Mr. Abhinav Bindra won the medal in 10-meter air rifle shooting title at the Beijing Olympics.

C.P.M. Leader Shri Hari Kishan Surgit Died on 1st August, 2008: 92 years C.P.M. Leader died at 1.30 p.m. on 1st August, 2008 at a hospital in New Delhi. He was born on 23rd March, 1916 in a Jat rich family at Rupoval in Jalandar District, Punjab State. He participated in Freedom Movement at the age of 15 years. He hoisted national flag on district courts in 1932. He played important role in coalition governments several times.

Awani Kumar is appointed as Director of CBI: Shri Aswani Kumar, D.G.P. of Himachal Pradesh, is appointed as director of CBI. 1973 batch I.P.S. Officer Shri Aswani Kumar worked as Joint Director in C.B.I., for 10 years. Previous Director Shri Vijaya Sankar retired on 31st July, 08.

The first AM Radio Phone released: Cell Phone manufacturer “Sony Erickson” released first AM (Amplitude Modulation) Phone in India. Model R300 is designed for suit rural subscribers. The cost of set is Rs, 4395. The company announced to release R.306 in two months.

MS. Indira Jai Singh elected as member in CEDAW: Indira Jai Singh (58), Supreme Court Advocate and Leader of Human Rights Movement, is elected as a member in UNO organization CEDAW. The committee has 23 members and she is the first Indian Woman to be elected. She was honored with Padma Sri in 2005. She got 149 votes of 181.

The first Bullet Proof Train is introduced in Assam: The first Bullet Proof Passenger Train in India is introduced between Lambding and Haflang Ghat Section in Eastern Railway. The train will run three times at highest speed 15 K.M.P.H. Previously the train was frequently attacked by “Dhimasa Terrorists”.

Prakash Amte Couple selected for Ramon Magsaysay Award 2008: Prakash Amte and his wife Mandakini are jointly selected for Ramon Magsaysay Award 2008 in the category Community Leadership for their philanthropic work with the Madia Gonds in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra and the neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The other winners of the award are Grace Padaca – Philippines, Therdchai Jivacate – Thailand, Akio Ishii – Japan, Ahmad Syafii Maarif – Indonesia, Ananda Galappatti - Sri Lanka and one organization Center for Agriculture & Rural Development Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) – Philippines. More

Annual Statement on Monetary Policy for the Year 2008-09: RBI Governor presented the First Quarter Review of Annual Statement on Monetary Policy for the Year 2008-09 on 29th July, 2008. The highlights of the policy are; Bank Rate kept unchanged, Reverse Repo Rate under LAF kept unchanged, Repo Rate increased by 50 basis points from 8.5 per cent to 9.00 per cent, Cash Reserve Ratio to be increased by 25 basis points to 9.0 per cent with effect from the fortnight beginning August 30, 2008. GDP growth projection for 2008-09 revised from the range of 8.0-8.5 per cent to around. While the policy actions would aim to bring down the current intolerable level of inflation to a tolerable level of below 5.0 per cent as soon as possible and around 3.0 per cent over the medium-term, at this juncture a realistic policy endeavour would be to bring down inflation from the current level of about 11.0-12.0 per cent to a level close to 7.0 per cent by March 31, 2009. More

Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2006: Directorate of Film Festivals of India (DFFI) announced the name of Bengali Director Tapan Sinha for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2006. Shri Tapan Sinha aged 84 years received 19 National Film Awards so far. Recently he received “One Time Award for Life Time Achievement” on the occasion of 60 years of Independence. More

Shri Ram Bharan Yadav is the first President of Nepal: Indian origin Shri Ram Bharan Yadav has been elected as the first President of Nepal. He won 308 votes of 590 votes in parliament. His rival Ramaraj Prasad supported by Maoist Party has got 282 votes. Four members who are supporters of former King Gnanendra abstained from polling. Shri Ram Bharan Yadav is the leader of Nepali Congress and supported by CPN-UML and MPRF.

UPA Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi inaugurated the largest port in India: Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of UPA, inaugurated the largest port in India at Krishna Patnam Village, in Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. The port will have the capacity of 125 million tons of goods after completion three phases of construction. More

Ministry of defence proposes Kirti Chakra for Kabul embassy martyrs: Ministry of defence has recommended Kirti Chakra, the second highest peace time gallantry award, for four victims of a suicide attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul on July 7. Brigadier R.D. Mehta, Indian Foreign Service Officer Mr. V.Venkateswara Rao, Indo Tibetan Border Police Personnel Mr. Roop Singh and Mr. Ajai Prathania are the names selected for the top honour. Shri V. Venkateswara Rao would be the first IFS officer to be decorated with the honour of bravery. There have been instances when some civilians and Jammu and Kashmir Policemen have been honoured with the Chakra for exceptional courage. Foreign secretary Shiva Kumar Menon had described the deceased as “martyrs” whose contributions could not be ignored.

Inflation Rate will be released on Thursday instead of Friday: The Central Government has decided to release inflation rate on Thursday at 5.00 pm local standard time basis on whole sale price index. Previously this information was released on Friday at 12 Noon. This change is effected to avoid unnecessary fluctuations in stock market.

55th Film Fare Awards announced for the 2007: “Parutthi Veeran” has been selected as the “Best Tamil Movie” and “Happy Days” as the “Best Telugu Movie”. The Best Tamil Movie “Parutthi Veran” has got six awards. Telugu Best Movie "Happy Days" has also got six awards. Mr. Sivakumar and Telugu actress Jaya Prada (M.P.) have been honored with life time achievement awards. More

Miss Dayana Mendoza crowned as Miss Universe: Miss Dayana Mendoza of Venezula crowned as Miss Unverse by last year’s Miss Universe Rio Morry, at Convention Center - Diamond Bay NhaTrang City in Vietnam. 22 years of Miss Dayana Mendoza is selected among the 80 contestants from various countries. Miss Columbia Taliana Vargas was the first runner up followed by Miss Dominican Republic Marianne Cruz second runner up, Russia Vera Krasova third runner up and Miss Mexico Elisa Najera fourth runner up. Miss India Simron Kour disappointed the Indians. Miss Venezuela answered for a question, “Men always go to the straight point while women choose another way. Women should do like man do as some are not daring to express their thoughts for many reasons”.

UAA Dhirubhai Ambani award to Prof Robert H Grubs: Nobel laureate Professor Robert H Grubbs was awarded the prestigious UAA Dhirubhai Ambani Lifetime Achievement Award by Reliance Industries Executive Director Nikhil R Meswani, at the University Institute of Chemical technology. Professor Grubbs is the Victor and Elizabeth Atkins professor of Chemistry at California Institute of Technology, USA. More

Booker Prize for “Midnights Children”: Salmond Rashdi’s writing “Midnights Children” was selected by SMS voters for prestigious “Best of the Booker” prize. 7801 readers participated in the voting. 36% voters voted for “Midnights Children”. Mr. Salmond Rashdi had already won the Booker Prize in 1993.

Jampa Lahiri won the Franc Ocaner Prize: Indian origin American Author Ms. Jampa Lahiri won the prestigious Franc Ocaner Prize for her writing “Un accustom Earth”. It is the highest prize for small stories. She will be awarded 27000 pounds (Rs.2.31 Lakhs). Her writing was unanimously elected for prize.

Left parties withdrawn support to UPA Government: As the Prime Minister, Man Mohan Sing attended G8 Summit at Tokyo, Left parties withdrawn support to UPA Government. They oppose the nuclear agreement. Mr. Man Mohan has expressed to win the confidence of the Lok Saba. The Congress Party has only 153 members in Lok Sabha and his group UPA has 226 members. The required strength is 272. The UPA is consulting the small parties for their support.

Gulam Nabi Ajad, Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir resigned: Mr. Gulam Nabi Azad handed over his resignation letter to the Governor at Raj Bhavan on 7th July, 2008 as he had no hopes winning the majority in assembly, consequently withdrawing the support by P.D.P. Mr. Narendra Nath Vohra, Governor of Jammu & Kashmir requested the chief minister to continue until the new C.M. is elected. As the no other party has sufficient majority in the assembly, president’s rule may be imposed in Jammu & Kashmir.

India failed to chase Asia Cup 2008: Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup fourth time by lead of 100 runs on India. First batted Sri Lanka scored 273 in 49.5 over loosing all wickets. Sanat Jaya Scored 125 in 114 deliveries (9X4, 5X6). Later India failed to chase the target and scored 173 in 39.3 over loosing all wickets. Sehwag 60 and Dhoni 49 are the highest scores of India. Mr. Ajanta Mendis (8-1-13-16) shown the ever time performance in the history of Asia Cup.

Nadal clinches first Wimbledon title (2008): Nadal bagged the first Wimbledon title with his victory 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 (8-10), 9-7 on Roger Federer(Switzerland). Nadal was the first man of Spain to win the Wimbledon title after 1966 and also he was the first man to win both French and Wimbledon titles in one calendar year. He checked the Federer from creating record of winning six Wimbledon Titles successively.

Vinus Williums wins Wimbledon (Women) Title 2008: Vinus Williams (U.S.A) bagged the Wimbledon (Women) Title 2008 by defeating her sister Serena (7-5, 6-4). Serena (U.S.A.) defeated Vinus Williams in the last year final. It is the fifth Wimbledon Title for Vinus Williams (28years). Ms. Martina Navrati lova (Check/America) was the winner of highest number of Wimbledon Titles (Women) (9). Helen wills Moodi was the winner of second highest number of Wimbledon Titles (8).

One Time Life Time Awards Announced by the Central Government of India: To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of India’s Independence, the Government of India has decided to confer the ” One Time Award for Life Time Achievement ” to four eminent film personalities - Dilip Kumar(Actor), Tapan Sinha(Director), Lata Mangeshkar(Singer) and Saroja Devi(Actress).

Three new earth like planets were discovered: European scientists discovered three earth like planets and they were named “Super Earth”. They are 4.2, 6.7 and 9.4 times bigger than the earth.

Nepal former King Gyanendra quits Narayanahithi: Former King of Nepal Shri Gyanendra vacated official Raj Bhavan Narayathi Hithi and shifted to Nagarjuna Palace. It was effect of the decision taken by the newly elected united government headed by Grija Prasad Koirala, Prime Minister of Nepal. The new government has ended the Nepal’s 239-year-old monarchy.

Narendra Nath Vohra has been appointed as the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir: Ex Secretary of Central Home Department and senior IAS officer Shri Narendra Nath Vohra has been appointed as the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir replacing Lt. Gen. (Retd.) S. K. Sinha, PVSM.

Rafael Nadal wins French Men's Title fourth time: Rafael Nadal crushed Roger Federer in French Open Men’s Final on 9th May, 2008 by winning 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 on red clay court. It is the fourth time for Rafael Nadal to win French Men’s Title. Unfortunately Roger Federer was the rival for third time (2006, 07 and 08). Rafael Nadal won it for the first time against Mariano Puerta in 2005.

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic bagged her first grand slam: Serbia's Ana Ivanovic bagged her first grand slam by beating Russian 13th seed Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-3 in the French Open final on 7th June, 2008. The 20-year-old second seed became the first woman representing Serbia to win a major title.

Mr. Yadurappa elected as the Chief Minister of the first B.J.P. Government in south India : Mr. Yadurappa elected as the leader of the first B.J.P. Government in south India by winning 110 seats of total 224 seats in Karnataka Legislative Assembly. He is supported by six Independent members to show the majority. Mr. Yadurappa sworn in as chief minister of Karnata at 1.50 p.m. on 30th May, 2008.

New Scheme “Yashoda” launched:With the inspiration of Yashoda in Mahabharata who cared and brought up lord Krishna, the Central Government with the help of Norway (Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI)) has launched “Yashoda Scheme” at Sambalpur for the first time in country. NIPI wouldl contribute Rs.1.5 core for Orissa for implementation of the scheme. The Scheme was launched in the country after the success of 'Janani Surakshya Yojana with an objective to bring a change in the post natal care. NIPI Director and former union Health Secretary P K Hota informed about the scheme. Under the schemes the ''Yoshodas'' would be recruited to look after the ''Bal Krishnas'' on a monthly honorium of Rs 3000. Yashodas'' would stay in hospitals for 48 hours and take care of the new born children. The 'Yashodas' would also look after the mothers of the new born children. Jharsuguda and Angul will be covered under the scheme very shortly.

Prithvi Successfully launched: On 24th May, 2008 India successfully launched : Prithvi Successfully launched: On 24th May, 2008 India successfully launched Prithvi Missile Chandipur Integrated Test Range in Orissa. It can chase the targets in range of 150 to 250 kilometers by carrying payloads of one ton. Prithvi was developed with sole technology of D.R.D.O. Liquid fuel is used in Prithvi and also can be used with solid fuels. It can be easily transported by vehicles to the borders.