DINESH PANGTEY HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS THE CEO OF THE LIC MUTUAL FUND

Dinesh Pangtey, former director and Ceo at the LIC Group’s private equity division LIC HFL AMC, has been appointed as the CEO of LIC Mutual Fund. Mr. Pangtey joined LIC as a direct recruit officer in 1984.

HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company launched Mosquito Disease Protection Policy which will cover people against common mosquito-borne diseases

India’s 3rd-largest non-life insurance provider in the private sector, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company launched a scheme termed ‘Mosquito Disease Protection Policy’ which will cover a person against common mosquito-borne diseases, namely, Dengue Fever, Malaria, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, Kala-azar, Lymphatic Filariasis and Zika Virus.

ICICI Bank inks pact with Travel portal Goibibo

Private Sector bank ICICI Bank announced the launch of a co branded multi currency card with Goibibo. The card ensures a benefit of up to 20,000 including a gift voucher of rs. 15,000 from Goibibo itself.

ICICI BANK: ESTD. 1994  HQ: MUMBAI    CEO: SANDEEP BAKHSHI

YOSUKE ASAJI BAGGED the title OF ASIA PACIFIC DIAMOND CUP 2019

Japan’s Yosuke Asaji won the title of Asia Pacific Diamond Cup 2019, at the Sobu Country Club, Japan. Whereas, Indian Professional golfer Rahil Gangjee finished tied 39th at the Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup 2019.

WTO Ministerial Meeting Inaugurated In New Delhi

World Trade Organisation’s ministerial meeting of developing countries began in New Delhi.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for the Ministers to discuss various issues and the way forward.
The 16 developing countries and 6 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are participating in the meeting.

An online souvenir store has been launched by Doordarshan

Doordarshan has initiated an online souvenir store for its views on Amazon India. And by launching this, it has become India’s first broadcaster having an online store. According to Mr. Surya Prakash, Chairman of Prasar Bharti this will definitely strengthen its relation with the viewers and also establish the brand value of Doordarshan.

Cannes films festival has been started in France

The Cannes Film Festival has begun in France. Information and Broadcasting Secretary Amit Khare is leading the Indian delegation at Cannes and will inaugurate India Pavilion.

RBI Slaps Rs1-crore Fine On Nainital Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs1 crore on Nainital Bank for its failure to fully automate the non-performing asset (NPA) identification process, despite specific directions issued in this regard.

CEAT Cricket Rating Awards 2019 Announced: Complete List of Winners

CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) Awards 2019 were announced in Mumbai. India captain Virat Kohli bagged the International Cricketer and Batsman of the Year award during the CCR International awards. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged as International Bowler of the Year.

International Cricketer and Batsman of the Year — Virat Kohli

International Bowler of the Year               — Jasprit Bumrah

International Test Cricketer of the Year — Cheteshwar Pujara

International ODI Cricketer of the Year — Rohit Sharma

International T20 Player of the Year — Aaron Finch

Outstanding Performance of the Year — Kuldeep Yadav

India's GS Lakshmi Becomes 1st Ever Female ICC Match Referee

India’s GS Lakshmi has become the first ever woman to be appointed to the ICC International Panel of Match Referees and will be eligible to referee international games with immediate effect.