Headlines of the Day 16/11/2023

 

Birsa Munda Birth Anniversary 

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid tribute to Birsa Munda at Parliament House, joined by leaders in a tribal dance, commemorating the freedom fighter\’s birth anniversary.  Read more 

https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=President-Murmu-and-Vice-President-Pay-Floral-Tribute-to-Birsa-Munda-on-His-Birth-Anniversary&id=471326

 

Shital Mahajan: First Woman to Skydive 21,500 ft Near Mt Everest

Indian skydiver Shital Mahajan achieves a historic feat, becoming the first woman to skydive from 21,500 ft near Mt Everest. She landed at Kala Patthar peak, 17,444 ft above, adding to her impressive record, including the Padma Shri in 2001. Read more 

https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=Shital-Mahajan-Makes-History%3a-First-Woman-to-Skydive-from-21%2c500-ft-Near-Mt-Everest&id=471323

 

\”India\’s October Exports Surge: 

In October, India\’s exports increased by 6.21% to $33.57 billion, while imports rose to $65.03 billion. Cumulative merchandise exports from April to October 2023 reached around $245 billion, and services exported during the same period were estimated at over $192 billion. Among 30 key sectors, 22 showed positive growth in October, including Iron Ore, Ceramic Products, Glassware, Processed Items, Cotton Yarn, and Handloom Products. Read more 

https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=India%26%2339%3bs-exports-grow-by-6.21-percent-to-33.57-billion-dollars-in-October-this-year&id=471378

 

India Storms Into ICC Men\’s World Cup Final, Beats New Zealand by 70 Runs : 

\”India triumphs in ICC Cricket Men\’s World Cup semi-final, defeating New Zealand by 70 runs. Shami\’s 7-wicket haul, Kohli\’s 50th ODI hundred, and Iyer\’s fastest century shine. Captain Rohit Sharma breaks the sixes record. India secured 10th consecutive win. Australia vs. South Africa in the second semi-final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata today.\” Read more 

https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=India-beat-New-Zealand-by-70-runs-to-qualify-for-the-final-of-ICC-Men%26%2339%3bs-World-Cup%3b-Australia-to-take-on-South-Africa-in-second-semi-final-in-Kolkata-today&id=471380

 

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