Film producer Janet Yang has been re-elected for a third term as the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Alongside her re-election, several new board officers have been appointed to key positions within the Academy.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer expressed excitement over Yang’s return and welcomed the new board officers.
President Murmu’s Six-Day Visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste
President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste, marking significant diplomatic engagements. This visit is notable for being the first by an Indian Head of State to Fiji and Timor-Leste.
Murmu will hold bilateral meetings with Fiji’s Katoniwere and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
India Approves Eight New National High-Speed Road Corridors
On August, 2024, the Government of India took a significant step towards enhancing the country’s transportation infrastructure. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the construction of eight new national high-speed corridor projects.
This decision marks a pivotal moment in India’s ongoing efforts to modernize and expand its road network to meet current and future demands.
Celebration of Paris Olympics 2024: India Releases Commemorative Postage Stamps
In a significant gesture to commemorate the upcoming Paris Olympics, the Department of Posts is set to release a special set of postage stamps.
The occasion marks a celebration of sportsmanship, international unity, and India’s enthusiastic support for the Olympic movement.
Star Shooter Manu Bhaker Set To Be India’s Flagbearer In Closing Ceremony
Manu Bhaker, India’s two-time Olympic bronze medallist, has been chosen to be India’s flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. According to sources from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Bhaker will represent India as the women’s flagbearer during the event.
Earlier, star badminton player PV Sindhu and ace table tennis player Sharath Kamal were made the flag-bearers in the parade of nations at the opening ceremony.
RBI Re-approves MDs and CEOs for Small Finance Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has re-approved the appointments of Inderjit Camotra and Govind Singh as MDs and CEOs of Unity Small Finance Bank and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, respectively, reflecting their effective leadership in expanding their banks’ operations and reach.
RBI had granted in-principle approval to CFSL to set up Unity SFB in June 2021.
National Handloom Day 2024:
National Handloom Day 2024: Every year on 7th August, we celebrate National Handloom Day 2024 by honouring the handloom weavers and promoting the rich and diverse heritage of Indian handloom.
It is a celebration that recognizes the significance of the handloom industry and its contribution to India’s socio-economic landscape.