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India-Indonesia Bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti – 23 from 14-19 May

INS Kavaratti, an indigenously designed and built ASW Corvette of the Indian Navy, has arrived at Batam, Indonesia to participate in the 4th edition of the India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti-23. The exercise will take place from 14th to 19th May 2023. Along with INS Kavaratti, an Indian Navy Dornier Maritime Patrol aircraft and Chetak helicopter will also be participating. The Indonesian Navy will be represented by KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda, CN 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and AS565 Panther Helicopter.
The primary objective of Exercise Samudra Shakti is to enhance interoperability, jointness, and mutual cooperation between the Indian and Indonesian navies. The exercise will consist of a Harbour phase and a Sea phase. The Harbour phase will involve cross deck visits, professional interactions, subject matter expert exchanges, and sports fixtures. 
During the Sea phase, activities such as weapon firing, helicopter operations, anti-submarine warfare, air defence exercises, and boarding operations are planned. The exercise will demonstrate the high level of interoperability between the two navies and their shared commitment towards peace and stability in the region.

Indian Navy Successfully Test Fires BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

Using its frontline guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao, the Indian Navy successfully test fired a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. The missile firing was highly accurate, hitting the target with precision. The INS Mormugao destroyer has been praised for its successful maiden BrahMos missile firing.
BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd, an India-Russian joint venture, is responsible for producing supersonic cruise missiles that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or land platforms. The BrahMos missiles, known for their speed, fly at a velocity of 2.8 Mach, which is almost three times the speed of sound. India also exports the BrahMos missiles to other countries.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Becomes World's Most Punctual Airport

According to a report released by the aviation analytical firm Cirium, GMR Hyderabad International Airport has achieved an impressive On-Time Performance (OTP) of 90.43% for the month of March 2023. This record makes it the only airport in the world to surpass the 90% mark in terms of punctuality. In November 2022, the airport was ranked 4th in the 'Large Airports' category with an OTP of 88.44%.
The selection criteria for the airport's performance is based on the actual gate departure service, which must have an 80% or better coverage of the actual departure time and serve at least three regions, including its own. GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been at the forefront of introducing technological innovations in the airport sector in India. It has implemented the first-ever integrated and centralized Airport Operations Control Center (AOCC) and various modern passenger information systems and technological initiatives.

Indian Shooters Shine at ISSF World Cup 2023

Indian shooters Hriday Hazarika and Nancy Mandhotra have achieved remarkable success at the ongoing ISSF World Cup 2023 held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Hriday Hazarika won a silver medal in the men's 10-meter air rifle event, while Nancy Mandhotra secured a silver medal in the women's 10-meter air rifle event. This is the first-ever ISSF World Cup medal for both Hazarika and Mandhotra.
The Baku meet is the penultimate stage of the ISSF World Cup for rifle and pistol shooters. The final stage will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, before the ISSF World Championships in November at Doha. India has sent a 34-member team to the ISSF World Cup Baku 2023.
In another notable achievement, Indian pair Divya TS and Sarabjot Singh clinched the gold medal in the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event. They defeated the Serbian legends Damir Mikec and Zorana Arunovic in a thrilling final match, securing a nerve-wracking 16-14 victory. Sarabjot had previously won an individual air pistol gold medal in Bhopal in March this year, while it was the first senior international medal for Divya. The Turkish duo Ismail Keles and Simal Yilmaz secured the bronze medal.

Eminent Singer Kalyani Kazi Passes Away at 87

Eminent singer Kalyani Kazi, the youngest daughter-in-law of poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, has passed away at the age of 87. She was admitted to SSKM hospital from a nursing home in south Kolkata and succumbed to multi-organ failure. Kalyani Kazi had been battling leukemia and had renal problems.
Kalyani Kazi, the widow of Kazi Nazrul Islam's younger son Kazi Aniruddha, is survived by two sons and a daughter who resides in the US. She was a member of Kazi Nazrul Islam Academy's advisory council and received the Sangeet Mohashomman Award from West Bengal in 2015 in recognition of her musical contributions.

Geeta Rao Gupta Appointed US Ambassador for Global Women's Issues

Indian-American Geeta Rao Gupta has been appointed as the 'Ambassador at Large' for global issues related to women at the State Department. The US Senate has confirmed her appointment. Geeta Rao Gupta is a prominent leader in the field of gender and women's issues. She has previously served as the executive director of the UN Foundation's 3D Program for Girls and Women.
Geeta Rao Gupta is also an advisor to the UNAIDS Global Coalition on Women and AIDS. She holds positions on the boards of InterAction and Moria Fund. Additionally, she has served as the Co-Chair of the United Nations Millennium Project Task Force on Education and Gender Equality.

Mother's Day 2023

Mother's Day is observed every year on the second Sunday of May to honor motherhood. This year, Mother's Day falls on May 14. The modern Mother's Day was championed by Anna Jarvis, an American social activist, after her mother's death in 1905. President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation in 1914, declaring the second Sunday of May as 'Mother's Day'.
Mother's Day is celebrated worldwide to express love, appreciation, and gratitude towards mothers and mother figures. It is an opportunity for individuals to show their love and gratitude for the unconditional love, support, and sacrifices of mothers. Since its establishment, Mother's Day has been embraced by various countries as a day to honor and cherish mothers.