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INTERNATIONAL: NATIONAL, AVIATION & AEROSPACE: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines to Create JV to make Chopper Engines

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an agreement to create a new joint venture to develop helicopter engines. Through an MoU signed by R Madhavan, Chairman & Managing Director, HAL, and Franck Saudo, Chief Executive Officer, Safran Helicopter Engines, in presence of Olivier Andries, CEO, Safran.

Both the partners will extend their partnership by establishing a new aero-engine company in India. It will be dedicated to the development, production, sales and support of helicopter engines and one of its main objectives will be to meet the requirements of HAL and Ministry of Defence’s future heli­copters, including the 13-ton­ne Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.

Madhavan said: “We now look forward to utilize this opportunity to leverage HAL’s experience in manufacturing of more than 15 types of aircraft and helicopter engines to co-develop and manufacture engine with immediate focus on IMRH and its naval variant the Deck Based Multi Role Helicopter. This partnership will involve and utilize the Indian Defence manufacturing ecosystem within India”.

Saudo said the partnership with HAL recently illustrated the development and production of the Shakti engine, “and the inauguration of our joint venture Helicopter Engines MRO Pvt Limited (HE-MRO). With a fleet of over 1,000 engines, India’s Armed Forces are one of the largest operators of Safran-designed helicopter engines.”

HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines already have multiple partnerships, including the Shakti engine, which powers HAL-produced helicopters, including the Dhruv, Rudra and the Light Combat Helicopter. The Ardiden 1U variant also powers the new Light Utility Helicopter. Through HE-MRO joint venture in Goa, HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines will also provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul services for TM333 and Shakti engines in se­rvice with Armed Forces, and will be operational by 2023-

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NATIONAL: SPORTS, KHO-KHO: University of Mysore Wins the ‘All India Inter-University Women’s Kho-Kho Championship 2021-22’

University of Mysore won their maiden title by beating Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, in the final by 3 points (10-7), in the All India Inter-University Women’s Kho-Kho Championships 2021-22, conducted by University of Mysore at the University Gymnasium Indoor Hall here on Thursday.

Excellent play by K.R. Tejaswini for University of Mysore who displayed excellent dodging skills and played for 8 minutes in the first innings and 2.30m in the second innings, paved the way for the University’s maiden triumph.

B. Chaitra (5.20m and 1 point) and L. Monika (7 points) also played well. Neeta Devi (1.50m, 3.30m and one point) played well for the loser Lovely Professional University.

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NATIONAL: BUSINESS & ECONOMY / I.T: Orchids Network & Systems (OBSIPL) Wins Govt of India’s ‘ Top 100 Small & Medium Enterprises Award’

The Orchids Network & Systems (I) Pvt Limited (ONSIPL) has been awarded the Top 100 Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) of India by the Govt of India at an award ceremony organized by India SME Forum at Taj Palace, New Delhi on 13 April 2022.

The chief guest was Narayan Rane, Union Minister for MSME and the award was presented by Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, minister of state for MSME. Orchids was shortlisted from among 42,268 applicants after undergoing a stringent evaluation process.

An Indian-based IT Infrastructure company envisioned by Mangalurean Sairam Shetty, he propelled it to its current success, contributing significantly to the highly vibrant and dynamic sector of Indian entrepreneurship thus winning an award for excellence today.

Founded in the year 1999 at Bengaluru as an IT Networking company, Orchids Networks went on to grow and diversify into various specializations such as servers and storage, open source software solution, HPC, AI, ML, DL, HPC & IoT Solutions in the IT sphere.

Today it claims that it has design, supply and integrate everything on infrastructure IP. Having over two decades of IT infrastructure expertise, Orchid’s dedicated expert team of in-house trained designers study and analyze each requirement from simple to complex and provide solutions which are most ideal and future proof as per industry best standards.

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INTERNATIONAL : ARTS & CULTURE : Dr KC Samuel, Chairman of Hindustan Aviation Academy (HAA) Installed as the New International President of Y’s Men International (YMI), Aarhus, Denmark

Philanthropist and Hindustan Aviation Academy (HAA) chairman Dr KC Samuel has been appointed the International president of Y’s Men International (YMI).

The movement was founded in 1922 and Samuel will be taking charge for its centenary year.

“The name ‘Y’s Men’ has become synonymous due to selfless service and sacrificial giving, and has touched and lifted the lives of thousands people across the world for over a century by acknowledging it as our duty,” said Dr Samuel.

Dr Samuel has been with the Y’s Men movement for over 40 years. He has held almost all leadership positions in the movement and was bestowed with many awards for his meritorious performance, including Elmer Crowe Award and International President’s award for the best Area President in 2018-19. He is currently a member of Y’s Men Club of Bangalore.

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GLOBAL RECORDS: SPORTS, CHESS: 9-year-old Chess Prodigy Aaron R Mendes Creates Sensation, Wins Gold Medal in the ‘Under 11 Open category at the FIDE World School Chess Championship 2022, Panama

Nine-year-old Mangalorean chess prodigy Aaron Mendes creates sensation in Panama.

Aaron Reeve Mendes has added another feather to his illustrious cap by winning a Gold medal in the Under 11 Open category at the FIDE World School Chess Championship 2022.

On his way to winning the Championship title, Aaron won against the national champions of Mongolia, Peru, Columbia, Mexico, and Ecuador. https://chess-results.com/tnr647375.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=9

The FIDE World School Chess Championship, which was held in Panama from June 10 to June 19, 2022 is a prestigious chess tournament with 489 participants from 37 countries. https://wscc2022.org/

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NATIONAL RECORDS: SPORTS, FOOTBALL: Vijayanagar Football Academy (VFA) Mysuru, Won the’ U-15 National AFCAI Youth Cup’, Chandigarh

Vijayanagar Football Academy (VFA), Mysuru, won the U-15 National AFCAI Youth Cup held at Minerva Grounds in Chandigarh recently.

In the first match, VFA Mysuru thrashed VVFC Maharashtra with a goal margin of 5-0.

On the final day, VFA Mysuru won against United Studz Academy, Hyderabad, in which the scoreline was 1-0.

In the last match of the Tournament, VFA Mysuru had to draw their match against Ardor Football Academy.

However, they displayed wonderful tactical and technical brilliance and won the match 2-1.

They were undefeated throughout the tournament and ended the Tournament with 4 wins and 2 draws.

VFA Mysuru were crowned the Under 15 Youth Cup National Champions.

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INTERNATIONAL, IN INDIA: KARNATAKA: HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES / SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: GE Healthcare launches its first ‘5G Innovation Lab’ in India and the First for GE across the Globe.

GE Healthcare on Thursday announced the launch of its 5G Innovation Lab in India, the first for the company across the globe.

With the advantage of massive bandwidth, high data speeds, low latency and highly reliable connectivity, 5G has the potential to disrupt the patient care continuum, transforming diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis, the company noted.

“The 5G Innovation Lab is designed to position GE Healthcare at the forefront of these groundbreaking advances in patient care, including potentially bringing cutting-edge technology to rural and suburban regions,” a company statement said.

Situated at the John F.Welch Technology Centre (JFWTC) Bengaluru, GE Healthcare’s largest R&D centre outside of the USA, the lab will serve as a testbed to develop future-ready products and solutions, turning a new corner in innovation, it said.

5G in Healthcare was valued at an estimated USD 215 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 3,667 million by 2026.

“India is an important market for us globally and it is indeed the right time to venture into 5G, which will open a realm of exciting opportunities, driving the next wave of growth in Healthcare,” said Jan Makela, President & CEO, Imaging at GE Healthcare.

The GE Healthcare 5G Innovation Lab will serve as a conduit for the interplay of exponential technologies like AI/ML, IoT, Big Data, Edge Computing and Cybersecurity, the statement added.

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NATIONAL RECORDS: SPORTS, MARTIAL ARTS: Bengaluru’s M P Jagruth Wins Gold & Silver Medals at the ‘All-India Karate Championship 2022’ Pune

After B’luru boy M P Jagruth won gold and silver medals at the All-India Karate Championship 2022, he shares his wish to represent India in the next Olympics.

 It all started with his love for the movie The Karate Kid and his dad’s training sessions that culminated in Bengaluru boy M P Jagruth winning a gold medal at the All-India Karate Championship 2022 held in Pune recently.

A national medalist for the last five consecutive years, Jagruth developed an interest in karate at the age of seven. “I would accompany my father to the classes he would conduct and be fascinated by the sport. This was one of the reasons I took up karate. He is my inspiration,” he says.

Jagruth’s total medal tally in nationals to date is six golds, two silvers and one bronze medal. With an inclination towards karate and medicine, Jagruth wants to pursue sports medicine to be able to treat injured sportsmen. “Karate is underrated and needs to be brought to the spotlight. In my karate journey, I realised that practice does make a man perfect. I hope I can represent India in the upcoming Olympics,” says Jagruth, a second-degree black belt.

The champion’s father, M G Prashada, who is also a karate player and coach says his son worked hard to reach where he is now. “He grew up with a passion for the sport. He is not just great at the sport but is also a bright student. He works hard and will one day make the nation proud,” he says.  

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NATIONAL RECORDS: Karnataka Bags the ‘Best Performer’ Award in Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) Start-up Ranking for 2021

Karnataka has bagged the “Best Performer” award in the DPIIT’s (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) State/Union Territory Start-up ranking for the year 2021.

The DPIIT has considered the State as an institutional champion, an innovative leader, a procurement forerunner, a capacity-building pioneer and a funding leader, he said.

The DPIIT has Stated that Karnataka has taken several praise-worthy initiatives such as launching engineering research and development policy to attract sector-focused incentives, creating regulatory sandboxes for startups to avail exemption from State and municipal laws, and developing modernistic policies to support innovation in disruptive sectors.

Dr EV Ramana Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary, Dr Meena Nagaraj, Department of Electronics, IT/BT, and S & T have been rewarded as “Start-up Champions” of the State.

On behalf of the government, senior officials of the Department of Electronics, IT/BT, and S & T received the award at an event held in New Delhi.


Expressing his happiness at the State securing the award, Dr Narayan said the government will make all efforts to make further Karnataka as the most favoured destination for start-ups.

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NATIONAL RECORDS: KARNATAKA RECORDS: ARTS, CULTURE & PAGEANTS: 21-year-old Sini Shetty Crowned ‘Femina Miss India World 2022’

Sini Shetty from Karnataka was on Sunday announced the winner of Femina Miss India World 2022 title at the grand finale of VLCC Femina Miss India here.

At the ceremony, hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre, Rajasthan’s Rubal Shekhawat emerged as Femina Miss India 2022 first runner-up and Shinata Chauhan from Uttar Pradesh was named Femina Miss India 2022 second runner-up.

Actors Neha Dhupia, Dino Morea and Malaika Arora, designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, choreographer Shiamak Davar and former cricketer Mithali Raj were part of the jury panel for the evening.

The pageant in its hybrid format had launched a nationwide hunt to find prospective talents from all corners of the country through virtual auditions. The extensive scouting drive and subsequent interview rounds culminated with the shortlisted selection of 31 state winners, a note from the organisers stated.

“These shortlisted finalists arrived in Mumbai and underwent rigorous training and grooming sessions, mentored by the best in the industry, to compete for the coveted Femina Miss India World 2022,” the note further read.

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