The Government of India announced the awardees for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award and Arjuna Award for the year 2015. Sania Mirza became only the second tennis player to be nominated for the highest sporting honour.
Sports /
Abhishek Verma of India fought his way to the gold medal in the compound men’s individual section. He defeated Esmaeil Ebadi of Iran.
To attract talent the Centre’s think-tank NITI Aayog has proposed paying over 30% more than the pay offered by the erstwhile Planning Commission to young professionals on its payrolls.
Economy /
In his Independence Day Adress Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new campaign with the name “Start-up India, Stand up India”.
In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Seven decade-old Agriculture Ministry will be renamed as ‘Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ministry’.
