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1.Kerala became first state to list Masala Bond in overseas market

Kerala became the first state to tap into masala bond market by listing the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)’s masala bond worth of USD 312 million (Rs 2,150 crore) in London Stock Exchange (LSE)’s International Securities Market (ISM). Read more

2. BSNL partnered with Google for expanding WiFi footprint

State-run telco BSNL said that it has joined hands with internet major Googleto expand its WiFi footprint across the country. The telco said that the new initiative will help the customers to use BSNL high speed internet services on WiFi. Read more

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3. India sets Guinness world records of largest laundry lesson with the participation of 400 young men

India achieved a Guinness World Records of ‘largest laundry lesson’ with the participation of 400 young Indian men. Read more

4. Indias fastest train Vande Bharat Express completed 1 Lakh kilometers without missing single trip

India’s fastest train ‘Vande Bharata Express’ completed 1 Lakh kilometers without missing a single trip. Read more

5. India's Forex reserve rises to $420.055 bn

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.368 billion during the week ended May 10, official data showed on Friday.Read more

6. Panel submits report on digital payments to RBI

A Reserve Bank-appointed committee headed by Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani submitted its suggestions on promoting digital payments to Governor Shaktikanta Das May 17, the central bank said. Read more

7. Koepka set record in the lowest 36 hole score in PGA Championship

Defending champion Brooks Koepka completed the lowest 36-hole showing in major golf history Friday to seize a record seven-stroke lead after two rounds of the PGA Championship while Tiger Woods missed the cut.Read more

8. Rafael Nadal claimed the Italian Open 2019 title

Rafael Nadal has won a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the Italian Open final 2019. This is his ninth Rome title. Read more

9. India delivered the first pair of Mi 24 attack helicopters to Afghan Air Force

India delivered the first pair of Mi-24 attack helicopters as a replacement to the Afghan Air Force. The helicopters were handed over to the Acting Defence Minister Asadullah Khalid by the Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan Vinay Kumar at the Kabul Air Force base. The helicopters were Purchased from Belarus. Read more

10. HDFC Capital Advisors launched an initiative termed as HDFC Affordable Real Estate and Technology Programme (HeART)

HDFC Capital will also be partnering with leading academic institutions, industry platforms and accelerators Read more

11. PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal to spearhead Indian challenge at Sudirman Cup in China

In Badminton, India lost to Malaysia 2-3 in their opening Group-1D match of Sudirman Cup Mixed Team Championship at Nanning in China today Read more

12. Govt plans introducing artificial intelligence system in MCA 21 portal

The government plans to introduce artificial intelligence system in the MCA 21 portal as it seeks to make the compliance process easier as well as ensure routine enforcement activities are done round-the-clock on autopilot basis. Read more

13. UK govt. passes an ammendment which allows Sikhs to carry kirpans

The U.K. government has passed an amendment, the Offensive Weapons Bill, by which Sikhs in the country will be allowed to carry kirpans and use it during religious and cultural functions. The Offensive Weapons Bill received theroyal assent. The Bill had been amended in 2018 to ensure that it would not impact the right of the British-Sikh community to possess and supply kirpans, or religious swords. Read more

14.Nancy Pelosi honoured with 2019 John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Award

The USA's House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was honoured with 2019 John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. She was recognized for putting national interestabove her party's interest, for her efforts to pass former President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law(Obama Care) and also for helping Democrats reclaim control of U.S. House during 2018 elections. Read more

15. IM Pei: celebrated architect behind Louvre pyramid dead at 102

IM Pei, whose modern designs and high-profile projects made him one of the best-known and most prolific architects of the 20th century, has died. He was 102. Read more

16.Methanol, water ice, and organic molecules is found on Ultima Thules surface

NASA's New Horizons mission team has found evidence for a unique mixture of methanol, water ice, and organic molecules on Ultima Thule’s surface which is the farthest world ever explored by mankind. The U.S. space agency has published the first profile of Ultima Thule, an ancient relic from the era of planet formation, revealing details about the complex space object. Read more

17. ILFS Engineering appoints Karim Raza Khan as CEO

IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Ltd Friday said its board has appointed Kazim Raza Khan as its Chief Executive Officer. Read more

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