11.HCL Technologies acquired CRM services firm PowerObjects for 299 crore rupees
Global IT services company HCL Technologies on 29 October 2015 acquired PowerObjects, a leading North American provider of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, for approximately 299 crore rupees.
The acquisition will bolster HCL’s global applications business, which offers transformational programs and complex application management for a multitude of clients’ technology landscapes.
12.India offers to airlift ATF to Nepal
In the wake of China agreeing to supply oil to Nepal, India on Friday offered to airlift Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to the Himalayan country to beat the ongoing blockade on the border
Reacting guardedly to the agreement between Nepal and China for oil supplies, a “concerned” India said its impact on the future of Indo-Nepal trade has to be seen and hoped that Kathmandu will “sincerely” address the problems which have caused the current situation and that their bilateral relationship will return to its original status
13.‘Toxic cocktail’ makes Delhi world’s most polluted city
the world’s most polluted city, suffers a toxic blend of geography, growth, poor energy sources and unfavourable weather that boosts its dangerously high levels of air pollution, scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found.
A team of researchers led by the University of Surrey in UK assessed how Delhi’s landscape, weather, energy consumption culture, and growing urban population combines to elevate concentrations of air pollutants, including ultra-fine particles, the most harmful to human health.
14.India, US hold key trade meeting to boost ties
India and the US held a key trade meeting here that focussed on translating “enhanced” engagement into tangible results amid a “high bar” of relationship set by their top leadership.
15.Zubin Mehta conducts first Delhi concert of AWO
Music maestro Zubin Mehta today led the Australian World Orchestra to a scintillating evening of rousing Western classical music here with the highlight being the powerful voice of soprano Greta Bradman, granddaughter of cricket legend Don Bradman.
The 79-year-old Mumbai-born virtuoso received a standing ovation who swished his baton with a theatrical flourish to herald the first composition of the evening ‘Overture’ from Wolfgang Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro”.
16.93 pc adults voluntarily possess Aadhaar: UIDAI
To achieve universal Aadhaar coverage, the UIDAI is now focusing on child enrolment, besides mopping up remaining persons.
UIDAI having issued first Aadhaar number on 29th September 2010, has till date generated more than 92.68 crore Aadhaar in just five years’ time. This success has been possible due to people’s voluntary quest to empower themselves with the unique identity that is portable and authenticable online anywhere, anytime on a digital platform.
17.Obama to send special forces to fight IS
This will be the first time US troops are working openly on the ground in Syria.But there have been US special forces raids on IS militants there.
A senior administration official told the BBC this does not signal a change in US strategy but an “intensification” of the campaign.
18.Mexican GP: Max Verstappen fastest in damp first practice
Verstappen, an 18-year-old rookie, was 0.305 seconds quicker than Red Bull’s Daniil Kvyat as F1 returned to Mexico City for the first time since 1992.
The new surface at the remodelled Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez caused problems with a lack of grip.
19.India scientist to return award in protest at ‘intolerance’
PM Bhargava said he would meet the home secretary and return the Padma Bhushan he was awarded in 1986.
On Wednesday, a group of 10 filmmakers returned their national awards in protest at what they called a rising climate of intolerance.
20. Activist Bindeshwar Pathak selected for New York Global Leaders Dialogue Humanitarian Award
Sociologist and founder of Sulabh International Bindeshwar Pathak on 29 October 2015 was selected for the prestigious New York Global Leaders Dialogue Humanitarian Award for his contribution to sanitation and improving the quality of life for millions of manual scavengers.
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