1) PM launches integrated case management system of Supreme Court
•Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the integrated case management system of the Supreme Court in the presence of the Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar.
•The system will help litigants access data and retrieve information online and will be a step towards a paperless Supreme Court.
•It will help usher transparency, reduce manipulation and help the litigant know about the progress of the case on a real-time basis. The court fee and process fee will be calculated online, which will help keep the litigant informed about the cost involved.
2) India celebrates National Technology Day: 11th May
•On 11th May 1998 India achieved a major technological breakthrough by successfully carrying out nuclear tests at Pokhran, Rajasthan. Also first, indigenous aircraft "Hansa-3" was test flown at Bangalore on this day and India also performed successful test firing of the Trishul missile on the same day.
•Technology Development Board, Ministry of Science and Technology is celebrating 19th National Technology Day, at Vigyan Bhawan. The theme of the function is “Technology for inclusive and sustainable growth”.
•Considering above technological achievements on a particular date, the day of 11th May was chosen to be commemorated as National Technology Day. Technology Day is celebrated as a symbol of the quest for scientific inquiry, technological creativity and the translation of that quest in the integration of Science, Society, and Industry.
3) 29th edition of CORPAT between India-Indonesia begins in Port Blair
•The 29th edition of Co-ordinated Patrol (CORPAT) between India-Indonesia commenced in Port Blair. The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Sutedi Senoputra has arrived at Haddo Wharf, Port Blair to mark the commencement of the IND–INDO CORPAT.
•During the stay at Port Blair from 09 – 12 May 2017, the visiting crew shall be engaged in interactions at various strata, including sports fixtures, ship visits, professional interactions and visits to places of historical and tourist interests. The closing ceremony of the CORPAT is scheduled at Belawan, Indonesia from 22 – 25 May 2017.
4) India, Russia agree to work closely in various sectors
•Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dimitry Rogozin arrived in New Delhi recently on a one-day visit to attend IRIGC-TEC meeting. India and Russia agreed to work closely in various sectors, including security, nuclear energy, and disaster management.
•In a joint media statement after India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) meeting in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj stated that the progress made in the implementation of agreements signed between the two countries in Goa last year during the BRICS Summit was discussed. She also said Ministries, Department, and private sector are coming together to celebrate the 70th year of Indo-Russian diplomatic relations.
5) Twitter elevates Taranjeet Singh as Country Director for India
•Microblogging platform Twitter has elevated Taranjeet Singh as its Country Director for India. Mr. Singh was earlier leading the charge for sales and marketing support for Twitter’s advertisers in India.
•In his new role, Mr.Singh will lead the team by driving an integrated business strategy and spearheading cross-functional collaboration. Recently, Twitter had launched a lighter version of its platform 'Twitter Lite' for users in India.
6) Cashkaro.com ties up with YES Bank to launch card-linked offers
•Banking on the Government's drive to promote a cash-less economy, cashback portal Cashkaro.com has tied up with YES Bank to launch card-linked offers as part of its loyalty programme for both offline and online shoppers.
•The offer will be currently available on all YES BANK debit cards, and will be extended to all other payment products of YES Bank in the near future.
