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Hockey Nationals 2023: Punjab defeats Haryana to clinch title

Punjab claimed the Gold medal after their penalty shootout triumph over defending
Champions Haryana in the Final of the 13th Hockey India Senior Men's National
Championship 2023 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu overcame Karnataka in penalty shootouts to claim the Bronze
Medal.
This was Punjab’s fourth title in 13 editions.

Abdullahi Mire won U.N. Nansen award for educating displaced children

Abdullahi Mire, a former Somali refugee intent on bringing books and education to his
compatriots in camps in Kenya was named the winner of the UN refugee agency’s
prestigious Nansen Award.
Mr. Mire was born in Somalia, but amid unrest there his family fled to Kenya.
He spent 23 years in Dadaab, a complex of three camps that were initially built in the
1990s to host some 90,000 refugees.

Rishab Shetty honored with special jury award for 'Kantara' at IFFI 54

Renowned Indian filmmaker, actor, and writer Rishab Shetty received the special jury
award for his groundbreaking work on 'Kantara' at the prestigious 54th IFFI.
The Jury's recognition of Shetty's directorial expertise highlighted his ability to convey
narratives that, while rooted in indigenous culture, resonate universally, transcending
cultural and societal boundaries.

Gold Medal to Ministry of Ayush for excellent performance in IITF

The Ministry of Ayush has been awarded the Gold Medal by the ‘India Trade Promotion
Organization’ for its excellent performance in the ‘Ministries and Departments’ category
of the Indian International Trade Fair.
The Ministry had created an Ayush pavilion with various activities in the fair with the aim
of promoting scientific evidence based Ayush treatment methods.

'PANCHAYAT 2' won inaugural OTT Award for Web Series at the 54th IFFI

Panchayat 2, the heartwarming Hindi comedy-drama series, clinched the OTT Award for
Web Series at the 54th International Film Festival of India held in Goa.
Panchayat 2 stood out among the final nominations, including Rocket Boys Season 1 by
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directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah & Mozez Singh.

Michael Douglas honored with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award

Renowned Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas was honoured with the
prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema at the 54th
International Film Festival of India in Goa.
Michael Douglas, known for his era-defining roles, dedicated public service record and
enduring cultural impact, expressing his gratitude upon receiving the award.

Syed Modi India intl. badminton championship launched in Lucknow, UP

The Syed Modi India international badminton championship world tour Super 300 kicked
off in Lucknow city of Uttar Pradesh.
Organised by the UP badminton association under the aegis of the Badminton
Association of India, the prestigious tournament will be held.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated the
event.

Persian film ‘Endless Borders’ bagged Golden Peacock award at IFFI

The coveted 'Golden Peacock' for Best Film was conferred upon the Persian masterpiece,
'Endless Borders,' directed by Abbas Amini.
The film intricately delves into the complexities of prejudice, moral dilemmas, and
forbidden love.
The jury praised the film's ability to transcend physical and emotional borders, lauding
director Abbas Amini's courageous storytelling.

'Drift' by Anthony Chen won ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI

French, British and Greek co-production Drift directed by Anthony Chen received the
prestigious ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at 54th International Film Festival of India.
The film is an emotional portrait of an immigrant woman who seems condemned to
wander by the traumatic and terrible reality of human madness.
The award was announced at the grand Closing Ceremony of the festival at Goa

Odisha bagged Gold at IITF for excellence in display

The Odisha Pavilion showcasing the state's various agricultural products and traditional
attires, was adjudged First for excellence in display in the category of 'State Government

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and Union Territory' at the just concluded 42nd edition of India International Trade Fair,
2023
The Assam Pavilion bagged Silver.
The Rajasthan Pavillion bagged Bronze in the same event.

Safeena Husain, founder of Educate Girls, won WISE Prize for Education

Safeena Husain, Founder, Educate Girls, has been awarded the prestigious WISE Prize for
Education at the WISE 11 Summit (World Innovation Summit for Education).
The WISE Prize for Education is the first global distinction of its kind that honours an
individual for outstanding contribution to education.
She is the first Indian woman to win the WISE Prize for Education.

Trainocate clinched Global AWS Training Partner Award

Trainocate clinched the 2023 Global AWS Training Partner Award for the 2nd consecutive
year
Trainocate is one of the most established IT and human capability development training
providers in the Asia-Pacific region.
With over 25 years of experience in 15 countries, Trainocate’s expertise lies in the
purveyance of vendor-specific technologies and certifications, high-end IT solutions etc.

Suganthy Sundararaj received PRSI National Award

Suganthy Sundararaj, Regional Head, Public Relations, has been honoured with the PRSI
National Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Public Relations Society of India.
The festival is being organized around the theme ‘G20: Showcasing Indian Values and The
Emerging India to the World: Opportunities for Public Relations’.
The event took place in New Delhi.

HDFC Life got Guiness World Record title for 'Insure India' campaign

HDFC Life has officially set a new Guinness World Records title for creating the largest
online selfie mosaic made from 19,097 photos clicked by individuals for the ‘Insure India’
campaign.
The campaign represents shared responsibility of employees, customers, to drive
positive change in ensuring protection and financial wellbeing of every Indian through
life insurance products and services.

IcfaiTech received FutureSkills Prime Certification award from NASSCOM

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IcfaiTech, a constituent of ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad to Skill India
initiative, NASSCOM recognized and gave the award for the “Fastest completion of Prime
FutureSkills certifications in last quarter in Telangana Region”.
The award was presented at the NASTech 23 event, organized by NASSCOM, in
association with Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India.

Ministry of Power received Special Appreciation Medal for Excellence

The Ministry of Power, Government of India has been awarded the Special Appreciation
Medal for Excellence in Display, at India International Trade Fair 2023.
The event was held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from November 14 - 27, 2023.
The Pavilion was set up under the umbrella of the Ministry of Power, with NTPC as the
nodal agency and with contributions from 11 other PSUs.

PRSI National Awards: NHPC got 2nd prize in 'Annual Report' category

NHPC Limited has won the 2nd prize under the 'Annual Report' category of 'PRSI National
Awards 2023'.
The award was presented during the International Public Relations Festival organized
by Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) from 25th to 27th November 2023 in New Delhi.
The award recognized the overall high-quality, layout and design of NHPC Annual Report
2022-23.

India's Aditi Ashok Wins Ladies European Tour Season-ending Event

Aditi Ashok held her nerve to pull off a two-shot win over Anne Van Dam in the Andalucia
Costa del Sol Open de Espana, which is the year-ending tournament on the Ladies
European Tour, at Real Club de Golf Las Brisas.
Aditi, who won the season-opener in Kenya, completed the unique feat of winning the
opening and closing events of the season on the Tour.
India’s Diksha Dagar finished seventh.

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for novel 'Prophet Song'

Irish writer Paul Lynch has won the 2023 Booker Prize for his novel 'Prophet Song',
beating London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo's debut novel "Western Lane",
at a ceremony in London.
Forty-six-year-old Lynch won for his novel presenting a dystopian vision of Ireland in the
grips of totalitarianism, something the author describes as an attempt at radical
empathy.

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China Masters Badminton 2023: Satwiksairaj -Chirag runner up

In the China Masters Badminton 2023, Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag
Shetty lost to the World No 1 Chinese pair of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang 19-21, 21-
18, and 19-21 in the men's doubles final.
The Indian pair showed remarkable improvement to level the score in second game.
However the Chinese pair won the third and final game to clinch the title.

Ujjwala, the sparrow, as mascot for Khelo India Para Games 2023

First-ever Khelo India Para Games 2023 logo and mascot Ujjwala were launched in New
Delhi.
'Ujjwala', a sparrow, was unveiled as the official mascot of Khelo India - Para Games 2023.
The little sparrow is a symbol of the pride of Delhi and its uniqueness portrays
determination and empathy.

Vidya Pillai clinch the World 6 Red Women Championships title at Doha

In the World 6 Red Women Snooker Championships, Vidya Pillai secured Gold to clinch
the title of World Champion.
In the final, she defeated compatriot Anupama Ramachandran by 4-1 frames, who settled
for Silver.
Vidya earlier defeated top seed Bai Yulu of China by 4-3 frames in semi-final round.

Filmfare OTT Awards 2023 Announced

The Filmfare OTT Awards 2023 returned for the 4th edition.
Darlings’ Alia Bhatt wins best actress, Manoj Bajpayee takes home best actor trophy for
Ek Bandaa kaafi hai.
The Best Series award was given to Hansal Mehta’s Scoop, starring Karishma Tanna, while
Trial By Fire won the Best Series Critics.

Sensational Sinner steers Italy to Davis Cup glory over Australia

Italy won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976, defeating Australia 2-0 in the final in
Malaga.
Jannik Sinner's dominant performance, including crushing Alex de Minaur in the second
singles rubber, secured the victory.
The victory followed Matteo Arnaldi's hard-fought win against Alexei Popyrin.
Sinner defeated world number one Novak Djokovic twice in one day in the semifinals.

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Ministry of Steel presents National Metallurgist Award 2022

Ministry of Steel presents National Metallurgist Award 2022 to recognize excellence &
contribution of Metallurgists in Iron & Steel Sector.
The illustrious awardees and the categories are mentioned below: -
Dr Kamachi Mudali Uthandi - Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Debashish Bhattacharjee - National Metallurgist Award

Kris Gopalakrishnan Bestowed with ISB Research Catalyst Award

The Indian School of Business (ISB) bestowed Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman of Axilor
Ventures, with the ‘ISB Research Catalyst Award’ for his pioneering role in the growth of
the research ecosystem in India at the inaugural edition of ‘ISB Insights Forum’.
ISB is India’s highest-ranked business school and ranks in the top league of business
schools in several rankings globally.

‘Odh’ bags best film award at ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ in IFFI

In Goa, the refreshing and thought-provoking short film on receding beach lines of Goa,
‘Odh’ has won the best film award at the ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ film
challenge held at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
The film addresses the issue of receding beach lines of Goa, due to the rise in the sea
levels and mass constructions happening on the beaches.

Ishwar Sharma won Gold medal at European Yoga Sports Championship

A 13-year-old Indian-origin Yoga prodigy from south-east England with several awards
under his belt has added another Gold Medal to his tally at the European Yoga Sports
Championship in Sweden.
Ishwar Sharma is from Sevenoaks in Kent, U.K.
He started taking up Yoga when he was three years old after seeing his father practise
daily and went on to win several World Yoga Championships.

Anish Bhanwala won Bronze in men’s rapid fire pistol event in ISSF WC

In Shooting, Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala won the bronze medal in the men’s 25m
rapid fire pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Final 2023.
It took place in Doha, Qatar.
Competing at the Lusail Shooting Range, Anish Bhanwala scored 27 out of 35 for third
place in the final.

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It was also the first medal for India in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol event in the ISSF
World Cup Final history.

Vijayawada Railway Station gets Platinum Certification from IGBC

Vijayawada Railway Station has been given Platinum Certification- The Highest Standard
IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) Rating.
The title was conferred to Vijayawada Railway Station chiefs at Green Building Congress
held at Chennai Trade Centre.
Senior officers of the Railways received the certification for Vijayawada Railway Station.

NHPC conferred with "ET HR WORLD EX Awards"

NHPC has won the prestigious ‘The Economic Times HR World Exceptional Employee
Experience Award 2023 in ‘Large Scale Enterprise’ category.
The award was presented in a glittering ceremony organized by ET HR World at
Bengaluru on 22nd November 2023.
It is also a recognition to NHPC’s organizational culture, extending good care & support
after employees' superannuation.

National Gopal Ratna Awards -2023 oraganised at Guwahati in Assam

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala will
confer the National Gopal Ratna Awards -2023 at Guwahati in Assam.
National Gopal Ratna Award is one of the highest National Awards in the field of livestock
and dairy sector.
Chief Minister, Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will also be present in the award
ceremony.

Anahat Singh becomes second youngest to win National Squash Champion

In a remarkable achievement, 15-year-old Anahat Singh secured the women's title at the
Senior National Squash Championship in Chennai, becoming the second-youngest player
to accomplish this feat.
Anahat emerged victorious against Tanvi Khanna, who had to retire due to an injury.
Velavan Senthilkumar clinched the men's title by defeating Abhay Singh.

REC: ‘Best Employer in Diversity & Inclusion’ Award by Assocham

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under Ministry of Power, received the “Best Employer for
Policies in Diversity & Inclusion” Award at the 4th Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Awards

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and Conclave organized by Assocham.

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE established in 1969, under Ministry of Power, provides
long term loans and other finance products for Power-Infrastructure sector.

The Second Season of Ultimate Kho-Kho League held in Bhubaneswar

The player auction for second season of Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) was successfully held in
Bhubaneswar.
Six franchises drafted from players.
Odisha Juggernauts, Chennai Quick Guns, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Khiladis, Rajasthan
Warriors, and Telugu Yoddhas were the six teams that will be participating in the
tournament.
Defending champion: Odisha Juggernauts

Indian Grapplers Conquer Moscow World Championship, Secure 105 Medals

The Indian Grappling team emerged as champions at the Moscow Grappling World
Championship held in Russia from November 17 to 19.
The event, featuring participants from 19 countries worldwide, witnessed India securing
the prestigious title by clinching a total of 105 medals.
It includes 23 gold medals, 30 silver medals, and 52 bronze medals.

1st edition of Khelo India Para Games to be held from 10-17 December

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has announced that the first
edition of the Khelo India Para Games will be held from 10 to 17 December in New Delhi.
Over 1350 participants from across the country will participate in 7 disciplines of the
sport.

16th World Wushu Championship (USA): Roshibina Devi wins silver

Asian Games silver medallist Roshibina Devi lost to Vietnam’s Thi Thu Nguyen in the final
of the women’s 60kg category at the 16th World Wushu Championship.
India ended its campaign with one silver and two bronze.
Kushal Kumar won a bronze medal in men’s 48kg Sanda category.
Chhavi also won a bronze medal in women’s 48kg weight category.

Kerala’s Responsible Tourism makes it to UNWTO list

The Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission under Kerala Tourism has made it to the Global List
of Case Studies of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

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The dashboard displays Kerala Tourism’s website link for details about the state’s
activities.
The UNWTO cited that Kerala Tourism has succeeded in upholding the world body’s SDGs
while promoting travel industry in the State.

ICC banned Transgender players from International Women's Cricket

The ICC said it was taking the decision to protect the integrity of international women's
game and the safety of players.
The board finalised the new policy after a nine-month consultation process with cricket's
stakeholders, with the final decision taken by the board.
The ICC on Tuesday banned transgender cricketers from participating in women's cricket
at the highest level.

Parmanu Defence Academy triumph as Best Defence Academy in North India

The esteemed Parmanu Defence Academy Dehradun, led by the visionary Dr. Rajesh
Malhotra, has been awarded the prestigious Indo Global Business Award for "Best
Defence Academy in North India".
The honor was presented by the renowned Padma Shri awardee Madhuri Dixit the iconic
Bollywood actress, who commended the academy's unwavering dedication to excellence
in the field of defence education.

Gautam Gambhir returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as 'Mentor'

Gautam Gambhir was named 'Mentor' of Shah Rukh Khan-owned-Kolkata Knight Riders,
an IPL franchise that won its two championships under his able leadership back in 2012
and 2014.
Gambhir, the hero of India's T20 and 50 over World Cup victories, had led KKR from 2011
to 2017 before parting ways and for the past two seasons was at helm of Lucknow Super
Giants as their 'Mentor.

Deepti Babuta: 1st woman to bag Dhahan Prize for Punjabi literature

Mohali-based Deepti Babuta has become the first woman to bag the Dhahan Prize, the
largest international literary award for fiction books in Punjabi language.
Babuta received the award for her short story collection, ‘Bhukh Eon Sah Laindi Hai’
(‘Hunger Breathes Like This’).
She was presented with a cash award of $25,000 CAD and a trophy at a ceremony held
at Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

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Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship for 26th time

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani rallied to win the IBSF World Billiards Championship title for a
staggering 26th time.
He defeated his compatriot Sourav Kothari in the final.
Trailing 26-180 in the first hour, Advani rallied to defeat the 2018 world champion Kothari
1000–416 in a rematch of last year's title clash in Kuala Lumpur.

Novak Djokovic won an outright record seventh title at the ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic won an outright record seventh title at the ATP Finals, defeating Jannik
Sinner 6-3 6-3 in Turin, Italy.
The victory capped off a stunning year for Djokovic, adding to the grand slam titles he
won at the Australian, French and US Opens.
The 36-year-old now begins a record-extending 400th week at the top of the world
rankings.

Perumal Murugan wins JCB Prize for Literature 2023 for ‘Fire Bird’

Author Perumal Murugan won the JCB Prize for Literature for his book Fire Bird.
Translated from Tamil by Janani Kannan, and originally published as Aalanda Patchi, the
book explores the innate human desire for stability.
The winner of the JCB Prize for Literature receives a cash award of ₹25 lakh, and the
translator ₹10 lakh.

Armed Forces Medical College Pune to receive President’s Colour Award

The President of India and the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces Droupadi Murmu
will confer President’s Colour to Armed Forces Medical College Pune in its platinum
jubilee year.
AFMC is a premier Armed Forces Medical Services establishment and one of the leading
medical colleges of the country.
The award is a testament to the glorious 75 years of AFMC’s exemplary service to the
nation.

C. Raj Kumar received Dr. Pritam Singh Transformational Leader Award

The Dr Pritam Singh Transformational Leader Award is awarded to serving Vice

Chancellor / Director for leadership excellence contributing to the Indian Higher
Education.

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In 2023 it has been bestowed on Professor Dr. C Raj Kumar the Founding Vice Chancellor
of O.P. Jindal Global University.
He received it for his remarkable leadership and distinguished contribution to higher
education

Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023

Max Verstappen emerged on top at the end of an action-packed Las Vegas Grand Prix,
beating Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc and Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez.
Verstappen lit up the timesheets in the final laps for a landmark win in the City of Lights.
Max Emilian Verstappen is a Belgian and Dutch racing driver and the 2021, 2022, and 2023
Formula One World Champion.

Madhuri Dixit honoured at 54th IFFI for contribution to Indian Cinema

Madhuri Dixit honoured with 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema'
Award at 54th IFFI.
With an illustrious career spanning four remarkable decades, Madhuri Dixit has left an
indelible mark on the Indian film industry.
A lead actress in Hindi movies of 1980s, 90s and early 2000s, Madhuri Dixit received six
Filmfare Awards and was nominated for the same for 14 times.

Vir Das won Emmy Award for his comedy special 'Vir Das: Landing'

Earlier, Vir's third standup special 'Vir Das: For India' received a 2021 International Emmy
Nomination for "Best Comedy."
Apart from Vir, actors Shefali Shah and Jim Sarbh were also nominated in the Best
Performance by an Actress and Actor.
Shefali was nominated in the Best Performance by an Actress category for her
performance in the web series 'Delhi Crime Season 2'.

Qutone Tiles awarded as India's Most Innovative Tile Brand

Qutone Tiles, a leading name in the tile industry, is proud to announce that it has been
recognized as "India's Most Innovative Tile Brand" at the prestigious Industry Leaders
Awards 2023.
The award was presented by the renowned Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty at a grand
ceremony organized by Brand Empower Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai.

IFFI 2023 Rajkumar Hirani to head jury panel for best web series award

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Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani will serve as the head of the five-member jury for the best
web series (OTT) award at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
According to a press note, actors Divya Dutta, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and filmmakers
Krishna DK and Utpal Borpujari are part of the jury panel for the inaugural category.

Virat Kohli's wax statue to be installed in Jaipur Wax Museum

A statue of star cricketer Virat Kohli will be installed in the Wax Museum at Nahargarh
Fort in Jaipur.
Virat Kohli completed 50 centuries in one-day cricket.
A wax statue of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, known as the 'Captain Cool' of cricket, is also
installed at the Jaipur Wax Museum.
Anup Srivastava, Founder Director of Jaipur Wax Museum.

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize presented to COVID-19 warriors

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2022 was jointly
awarded to the Indian Medical Association and the Trained Nurses Association of India as
representatives of the COVID-19 warriors in the country.
Sonia Gandhi, is the head of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua crowned Miss Universe 2023

Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios has been announced as the winner of the Miss Universe
2023 title in a grand event that was held at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador,
El Salvador
Sheynnis Palacios, who is the first Nicaraguan woman to win Miss Universe.
She was crowned by Miss Universe 2022 - USA’s R'Bonney Gabriel.

U.P. won the ‘best state’ award for inland fisheries

Uttar Pradesh has won an award for inland fisheries (plain areas) and will receive it
at Global Fisheries Conference-2023 place in Delhi on November 21 and 22.
November 21 is also celebrated as World Fisheries Day.
As of now, 31 projects are being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya
Sampada Yojana in U.P.
Fishermen Accident Insurance Scheme has benefited 1,16,159 fishermen in U.P.

IND-AUS World Cup Final: Australia lifts its 6th world cup title.

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Australia beat India by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to lift the
2023 ODI World Cup trophy.
The Aussies won the 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023 editions.
Australia’s Travis Head was declared the Player of the Match in his side’s 2023 ODI World
Cup final.
India’s Virat Kohli has been named the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Player of the
Tournament.

India beat Kuwait 1-0 In FIFA World Cup 2nd round Qualifiers

India started off their second-round journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers
with a 1-0 victory over Kuwait, marking their first win against a Middle Eastern nation this
year.
Manvir Singh scored with a left-footed shot in the 75th minute as he connected with a
Lallianzuala Chhangte cross to help India win the match at the Jaber Al-Ahmad
International Stadium.

GAIL wins two awards at the Asian Oil and Gas Awards event

GAIL has got the Asian Oil and Gas Awards for reduction in LNG shipping cost and
emissions and for the installation of the first floating Compressed Natural Gas station at
Varanasi.
“Midstream Project of the Year – India” award and “The Innovation Award – India” has
been bagged by Gas Authority of India Limited.

Bina Agarwal and David Barkin conferred 2023 Kenneth Boulding Award

Bina Agarwal, a professor at the University of Manchester, received the Kenneth Boulding
Award in Ecological Economics along with David Barkin in Colombia.
The International Society for Ecological Economics presented the award for their
significant contributions to ecological economics, focusing on environmental
governance, agrarian change, and social equity in developing countries.

Singer Suresh Wadkar named for Maharashtra's 'Lata Mangeshkar Award'

The Maharashtra government has selected veteran playback singer and National Award
winner Suresh Wadkar for its prestigious ‘Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award’ for
2023.
A Sangeet Natak Akademi laureate (2018), Wadkar, 68, will be presented with a cash prize,
a commendation and a memento as part of the award.

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AIFF-FIFA talent academy to be launched in Bhubaneswar on November 21

AIFF-FIFA academy, a world-class football academy, will be launched here on November

21.
It will come up under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS).
FIFA has chosen Bhubaneswar to set up India’s first AIFF-FIFA Talent Academyto nurture
football talents in the country.
The academy will be inaugurated by Arsene Wenger, the chief of global football
development, FIFA.

HDFC Life won Golden Peacock Award for Excellence

HDFC Life, one of India's leading life insurers, has won the prestigious Golden Peacock
Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance for the year 2023.
The Golden Peacock Awards Secretariat, Institute of Directors, India, adjudged the
Awards under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah, former Chief
Justice of India.

Rohit Sharma becomes first batsman to hit 50 sixes in World Cup

Rohit Sharma became the first batsman in the World Cup to hit 50 or more sixes and
breaking Chris Gayle's record of hitting 49 sixes.
Rohit Sharma has also got another record to his name for hitting the most number of
sixes in a single edition of the World Cup.
Rohit Sharma also completed his 2,000 runs as captain of India in 44 matches.

Mohammed Shami: ODI World Cup's fastest player to reach 50 wickets

The right-arm pacer Shami became the fastest bowler to claim 50 wickets in the history of
the ODI World Cup.
Shami achieved the feat in 17 innings, breaking the record previously held by Australian
pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, who took 19 innings.
He is also the first Indian bowler to get to the landmark and seventh overall to complete
50 wickets in the World Cup.

3rd Hockey India Senior Women Inter Department National Championship

In a sporting environment and thrilling atmosphere, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs inaugurated the 3rd
Hockey India Senior Women Inter Department National Championship 2023 and the
tournament trophy at Shivaji Stadium.

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The tournament is being hosted by Indian Oil Corporation limited.

Kohli smashes records with 50th ODI century

Virat Kohli broke two significant records held by Sachin Tendulkar during the World Cup
semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai.
He became the first to score 50 ODI centuries - surpassing Tendulkar's 49 - and also
broke Tendulkar's record for most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup.
He become the first batter to score 700 runs in a ODI World Cup.

Parneet Kaur beats Jyothi Surekha Vennam for gold

Teenager Parneet Kaur got the better of the seasoned Jyothi Surekha Vennam to win the
gold medal in the women’s compound archery event at the Asian Archery Championships
2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Six of seven medals for India at the Asian championships came in the non-Olympic
compound archery events.
India end with seven medals.

Mohammed Siraj replaced as No.1 ODI bowler by Keshav Maharaj

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj's reign as the world's number one bowler in ODIs lasted
barely a week as he was replaced by South African spinner Keshav Maharaj.
The updated rankings on Tuesday showed the South African spinner as the top-ranked
bowler.
Since November 1, Maharaj has taken seven wickets in three matches in the World Cup,
including a four-for versus New Zealand in Pune.

"Airgun Surrender Abhiyan" highlighted in UNESCO’s Intl. Conference

Airgun Surrender Abhiyan initiative of Arunachal Pradesh Govt selected as India’s best
success story on wildlife conservation to present in UNESCO’s International
Conference on Biosphere Reserves, held at Sabah, Malaysia.
Under the scheme, people were invited to voluntarily surrender their Airguns and
licensed guns to stop the use of these guns to kill birds and other wild animals.

Jadeja surpasses Kumble, Yuvraj to set new World Cup record for India

During the India-New Zealand match, Ravindra Jadeja made history by claiming a two-
wicket haul in the second innings.

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The versatile all-rounder surpassed the legendary Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh as the
Indian spinner with the most wickets in a single World Cup edition.
Jadeja's tally reached 16 in this campaign, one more than Kumble (1996) and Yuvraj (2011).

Apolinaris D’Souza to be conferred with 19th Kalakar Puraskar Award

Singer, songwriter and composer Apolinaris D’Souza has been chosen for the 19th
‘Kalakar Puraskar’ presented by Mandd Sobhann, in association with ‘Carval Ghorane’.
This honour, comprising of Rs 50,000 cash, a shawl, fruits, flowers, citation of honour and
a memento will be presented on November 5, during the 263rd monthly theatre at
Kalaangann, Shakthinagar.

Dvara E-Registry wins WEF's Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge

Dvara E-Registry, known for agricultural tech innovation, has been named a winner in the
World Economic Forum's Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge, underscoring its role in
sustainable farming.
The challenge sought solutions for knowledge enhancement, resource efficiency,
sustainability, inclusive technology, and innovative financing, with Dvara E-Registry
standing out amongst 246 entries.

IIET announced winners of the 3rd Edition of the IET India Awards

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) concluded the third edition of the IET
India Awards, recognizing exceptional talent across seven categories in the Indian
engineering landscape.
Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder of Infosys, was recognized with the IET India Lifetime
Achievement Award due to his immense contributions to the technology sector.

Architects Studio A+S clinch Bronze Trophy at APSDA Awards 2023

Studio A+S, a distinguished architectural firm based in Surat, comprising Ashish Patel,
Sagar Shah, and Husain Cinemawala, has been bestowed with the prestigious Bronze
Trophy in the Food and Beverage category at the APSDA Awards 2023.
The accolade was conferred for their outstanding "Zero - The Restaurant" project at the
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia.

F Zoramchhana of Mizoram won Super Bantamweight WBC India Boxing Title

F Zoramchhana of Mizoram secured a hard-fought victory against Adil Rajesh Singh in a

highly-anticipated Super Bantamweight WBC India Title contest.

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A boisterous full-capacity crowd witnessed an extraordinary display of talent during the

WBC India National Titles on November 10 and 11.
Zoramchhana (7-3-0) defeated Adil Rajesh Singh (9-4-2) in an intense eight-round points
decision.

JioMart becomes 'co-powered by' partner at Dadasaheb Phalke IFF Awards

Mumbai is set to host Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024, a
tribute to luminaries of Indian cinema, and it's co-powered by JioMart.
The prestigious award ceremony, celebrating the Film and Entertainment Industry, will
occur on 20th February 2024.
JioMart is known for its trustworthy services, cross-category product catalogue, and
efficient delivery,

Song on Millets featuring PM Modi nominated for Grammy award

A song on millets featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been nominated for a
Grammy award in the best global music performance category.
The song "Abundance in Millets" celebrates the International Year of the Millets, which
was declared by the United Nations this year.
It is composed by Mumbai-born singer-songwriter Falguni Shah and her husband and
singer Gaurav Shah.

Odisha signs MOU with AMNS India to establish Kho Kho High Performance

In a significant stride towards nurturing Kho Kho talent in the state, in the presence of
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Odisha Government inked a Memorandum of
Understanding with Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel to establish a High-Performance Centre
in Kho Kho.
Odisha will contribute infrastructure support, while AMNS will provide experienced and
dedicated coaches to elevate the level of Kho Kho

Hayley Matthews bags ICC Women's Player of the Month award for October

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews bagged her second ICC Women's Player of the
Month award after starring in her side's T20I series against defending world champions
Australia.
After a strong month of play against Australia, Matthews held off determined bids from
Bangladesh spinner Nahida Akter and New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr to become
ICC Women's player of the month.

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New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra claims ICC Men's Player of Month award

On the back of a series of memorable knocks in the group stages of the ICC World Cup
2023 in India, New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra claimed the ICC Men's Player of the Month
award for October 2023.
Ravindra beat India's speedster Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa opener Quinton de Kock
for the prestigious accolade after a scorching start to the 2023 World Cup, claiming
his award.

Dr. Somdutta Singh Presented with Coveted Champions of Change Award

Seasoned entrepreneur Dr. Somdutta Singh has been bestowed the prestigious
“Champions of Change Award” by the Interactive Forum on Indian Economy, for her
exemplary work in entrepreneurship, innovation, and social development.
The award was presented to her in the form of a Gold Medal and a Citation by the
Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thawad Chand Gehlot.

Asian Championship: Parneet bags maiden individual gold

Teenager Parneet Kaur secured the biggest win of her career when she pipped ace Indian
compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam to clinch the individual crown at the Asian
Championships.
Compound archers once again overshadowed their recurve teammates as India bagged
three gold, one silver, and three bronze medals.
Of the seven medals, only a solitary bronze came from the recurve section.

Meg Lanning retires from international cricket

Meg Lanning, captain of Australia's all-conquering women's team, announced her

retirement from international cricket after a decorated 13-year-old career in which she
won seven world titles, including five as skipper.
The 31-year-old also led Australia to a Commonwealth Games gold medal last year and is
the country's leading run-getter across formats with 8352 runs in 241 games.

EPFO Regional Office Jammu gets Bhavishya Nidhi Award

EPFO Regional Office, Jammu has received a Bhavishya Nidhi Award-2023 in the category
of “Best Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0 Campaign” at a function held in New Delhi by EPFO Head
Office.
The award was presented to Rizwan Uddin, Regional PF Commissioner – I, Jammu &
Kashmir and Ladakh by Rameshwar Teli, Minister of State, Labour and Employment,

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Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.

National Games: Boxer Manish Kaushik wins Gold

Back after a seven-month injury lay-off, Olympian boxer Manish Kaushik reminded the
critics of his prowess in the men's light welterweight category by winning the gold medal
at the 37th National Games in Goa and is now looking forward to qualifying for the Paris
Olympics.
Down with L4 and L5 disc pain, the 2019 world championships bronze medallist was out
of action.

Rangiya & Mariani Rly Stations achieve Eat Right Station Certification

The Rangiya and Mariani Railway Stations of Northeast Frontier Railway in Assam have
been awarded 'Eat Right Station' certification by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India) in recognition of providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers.
This certification is awarded by FSSAI to railway stations that set benchmarks for
providing safe and wholesome food to passengers.

Serena Williams to receive Fashion Icon award at CFDA Fashion Awards

Serena Williams is receiving the Fashion Icon award at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards
presented by Amazon Fashion.
The tennis champion is the first athlete to receive this prestigious award.
Williams, who smashed countless records during her career, is one of the greatest tennis
players of all time, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and designer.

Christopher D'Souza to receive Kalakar Puraskar

The core committee of Mandd Sobhann has chosen Christopher D’Souza of Neenasam
for the 11th Kalakar Puraskar.
Christopher D’Souza is a young Konkani theatre artiste and director who has graduated
from Neenasam and now trains artistes and directs plays for Kalakul – the theatre
repertory.
For his contribution in taking Konkani theatre to great heights, the committee has
chosen her for this.

Maharashtra: 1st state in National Games to cross 200 medal tally

Maharashtra has so far bagged 203 medals including 70 Gold.

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Services Sport Control Board also continued its second position in medal tally with a total
of 112 medals including 55 Gold medals.
While Haryana stood at third position with a total of 145 medals including 50 gold medals.
The 37th National Games is being held in Goa.

Mehuli Ghosh clinches 10m air rifle gold in National Games, Goa

On Tuesday, at the Mandrem Ranges, Mehuli demonstrated an impressive display of

consistency in her performance.
Outputting a total of 633.1 points during the initial qualification round, she managed to
top the qualification chart, further cementing her strong start to the competition.
She belongs to West Bengal.
The 37th National Games is being held at Goa.

India takes the top spot in the FIDE Grand Swiss Open.

On November 5, India celebrated a historic moment as both Vidit Gujrathi and R.

Vaishali emerged victorious at the Grand Swiss tournament, securing coveted spots in
the tournament.
Vidit Gujrathi, a brilliant Indian chess player, was seeded 15th in the open tournament.
In the women’s section of the Grand Swiss tournament, R. Vaishali‘s journey to victory
was equally impressive.

Indian women's hockey team climbs to 6th spot in FIH World Rankings

Following their stellat performance in the Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy
Ranchi 2023, the Indian Women's Hockey Team are now ranked as the sixth best women's
hockey team in the world, with 2368.83 points.
The Netherlands continues to be ranked as the best women's hockey team in the world
with 3422.40 points, followed by Australia in the second place.

Sri Lanka sacks entire Cricket Board following defeat against India

Following outrage over Sri Lanka's humiliating 302-run defeat against India in the
ongoing Cricket World Cup, Sri Lankan Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe suspended
the whole Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board.
Ranasinghe also appointed an Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), chaired by
World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga.
The current committee stands "Temporally Suspended."

Novak Djokovic beats Grigor Dimitrov to win 7th Paris Masters title

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Novak Djokovic secured his seventh Paris Masters title with a resounding 6-4, 6-3 victory
over Grigor Dimitrov in the final, edging closer to clinching the year-end number-one
ranking for an eighth time.
The 36-year-old surpassed his own record as the tournament's oldest champion,
notching his 40th Masters 1000 title and extending his winning streak to 18 matches.

Max Verstappen wins the Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Max Verstappen claimed the record, beating Norris and Alonso in the Sao Paulo Grand
Prix.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen drove confidently to a commanding victory in the Sao Paulo
Grand Prix, giving him a record-breaking 17th victory in 2023.

Sunil Narine announces retirement from international cricket

West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine announced his retirement from international cricket.
The West Indies all-rounder, who had an illustrious eight-year career representing the
Windies, last played for Men in Maroon in August 2019 in a T20I match.
He played for West Indies in 122 international games, which included six Tests, 65 ODIs
and 51 T20Is.
He picked up 165 wickets in his career.

India's spinner Kuldeep Yadav completes 250 international wickets

The spinner reached this milestone during India's ICC Cricket World Cup match against
South Africa at Eden Gardens.
In 138 international matches, Kuldeep has 250 wickets at an average of 22.62, with the
best bowling figures of 6/25.
He is the country's 19th-highest wicket-taker in international cricket.
At the top is spinner Anil Kumble with 953 scalps.

Angelo Mathews becomes 1st to be 'timed out' in international cricket

The incident occurred during the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka ODI World Cup match at the Arun
Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
After the dismissal of Lankan batter Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews was the
next man in but he seemed to have helmet strap issues and was late on taking the strike.
This resulted in getting him 'timed-out' for the first time in international cricket history.

India beat Japan 4-0 to win women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey Cup

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Playing exhilarating hockey from the word go, an aggressive Indian women's team
crushed title holders Japan 4-0 to lift its second Asian Champions Trophy title.
The match started 50 minutes late because of issues with the floodlights.
India overcame the two-time champions through goals from Sangita Kumari (17th
minute), Neha (46th), Laremsiami (57th) and Vandana Katariya (60th).

Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss women's and open titles for India

R Vaishali and Vidit Gujrathi clinched the women's and open category titles respectively in
the FIDE Grand Swiss.
While Vaishali played out a draw with Batkhuyag Mungutuul of Mongolia in the 11th and
final round to bag the women's title.
Vidit beat Alexandr Predke of Serbia to record his seventh victory in the event and take
the top spot in open section.

Sunil Joliya Jinabhai of Gujarat sets new record in 3000 metre

Gujarat's Sunil Joliya Jinabhai made a new national games record in the steeplechase
3000m with an impressive time of 8 minutes and 37.15 seconds.
Sanjana Sood from Haryana won Gold Medal in Shotgun Skeet (Female).
In Lawn Bowls, Chottukumari of Jharkhand won Gold in Woman Single and Sunil Bahadur,
Dinesh Kumar won Gold in Men Pairs.

Bangladesh to host 24th Asian Archery Championships in 2025

Bangladesh will host the 24th Asian Archery Championships in 2025 after winning by 14–
10 votes in the bid at the World Archery Asia Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand.
A total of twenty-four member countries of the Asian continent participated in the
congress.
Bangladesh and China applied for bids as host countries for the 24th Asian Archery
Championship.

National Games 2023: Maharashtra leads medal race with 162 medals

The 37th edition of the National Games 2023, India's own multi-sport event inspired by
the Olympics, is in full swing in five vibrant Goan cities: Mapusa, Margao, Panjim, Ponda,
and Vasco.
At the moment, Maharashtra is leading the medal tally with an impressive total of 162
medals, including 60 gold, 49 silver, and 53 bronze.

Shiv Nadar tops philanthropy list with ₹2,042-crore donations

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Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL Technologies, has retained the top spot as the leading Indian
philanthropist, donating ₹2,042 crore annually, according to a report.
Azim Premji, Mukesh Ambani, and Kumar Mangalam Birla also feature in the top four
positions.
The top 10 philanthropists collectively donated ₹5,806 crore in 2022-23.

Mohammed Shami becomes India's most successful bowler in World Cup

Indian speedster Mohammed Shami continued his monumental ICC Cricket World Cup
run and became the most successful bowler for the nation following his match-winning
spell against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium.
In the match, Shami took five wickets for 18 runs in five overs, with one maiden.
He surpassed iconic pacer Zaheer Khan to procure this title.

T Padmanabhan selected for Kerala's highest civilian award

Eminent writer T Padmanabhan has been awarded the prestigious Kerala Jyothi
Award for his remarkable contributions to literature.
Retired Justice M Fathima Beevi was selected for her contributions to social service and
civil service.
Nataraja Krishnamoorthy was recognised for his accomplishments in the field of arts,
both receiving the Kerala Prabha Award.

Swimmer Nina Venkatesh wins her fourth gold

Karnataka swimmer Nina Venkatesh won the women's 50m butterfly event for her
fourth gold medal while Virdhawal Khade did the double, adding the men's 50m butterfly
yellow metal to his kitty, at the 37th National Games.
Nina stopped the clock on 27.70 seconds to win the gold with a Games record time.
Virdhawal, had won the 50m freestyle gold, with a new Games record time of 24.60s.

Reetika Hooda 1st Indian To Become U23 Womens World Champion

India’s Reetika Hooda scripted history as she became the first-ever Under-23 woman
wrestling world champion from the country.
Overall, she is the second Indian to win a gold medal at the U23 Wrestling World
Championships.
Reetika defeated USA’s former U20 world champion Kennedy Blades 9-2 in an action-
packed 76kg final.

UST wins 2023 Mahatma Awards for impactful CSR initiatives

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Leading digital transformation solutions company UST has won the 2023 Mahatma
Awards for sustainable and impactful contributions to corporate social responsibility in
areas such as education, health, livelihood, environment, and disaster relief.
An initiative of the Aditya Birla Group, the award was presented on Mahatma Gandhi’s
birth anniversary.

Deenanath Rajput awarded 2nd Rohini Nayyar prize

Deenanath Rajput, a former software engineer, was awarded the 2nd Rohini Nayyar
prize for his significant contributions to the empowerment of tribal women in Bastar,
Chhattisgarh.
Rajput, after a brief stint in the software industry, decided to venture into social work and
founded a women-only Farmers' Producer Organisation in the Naxal-affected regions of
Bastar.

Vihaan Talya Vikas wins ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ award

Vihaan Talya Vikas, a remarkable 10-year-old from Bengaluru, has made headlines by
clinching the top prize in his category at the renowned Wildlife Photographer of the
Year competition.
Held in the heart of London, this prestigious competition is organized by the Natural
History Museum, is often referred to as the 'Oscars of Photography.'

Statue of Sachin Tendulkar unveiled at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, BCCI secretary
Jay Shah and Vice President Rajeev Shukla were present as Sachin Tendulkar unveiled his
life-size statue at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
It is the same place where India won the 2011 edition of the ICC World Cup, and Sachin
Tendulkar had played his last match.
The statue was made by sculptor Pramod Kamble.

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar wins Gold in Asian Shooting C'ship

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won the gold in rifle 3-position event with a 0.8 point
margin over Tian Jiaming of China in the 15th Asian shooting
championship in Changwon, South Korea.
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar is an Indian sport shooter.
He won the bronze medal at the 2019 Asian Shooting Championships and secured a
quota place for India at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

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PM addressed contingent of Indian athletes of Asian Para Games 2022.

PM Modi interacted with India's Asian Para Games contingent at Major Dhyan Chand
National Stadium, in New Delhi.
The program is an endeavor by the PM to congratulate the athletes for their outstanding
achievement at the Asian Para Games 2022 and to motivate them for future
competitions.
He hailed the India's achievement to secure highest ever 111 medals in a major global
sports event.

David Willey to retire from international cricket after World Cup

England all-rounder David Willey announced that he will retire from international cricket
after the end of the ongoing World Cup and insisted that his team's underwhelming
performance in the showpiece has not influenced his decision.
Willey's decision has come a week after England Cricket Board excluded him from the list
of cricketers who were offered central contracts for the 2023-24 season.

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