The Union Government has started the process for issuance of Unique Business Identification Number (UBIN) to enable budding entrepreneurs set up their business without any delays.

• Shashi Kapoor’s Biography ‘Shashi Kapoor – the Householder, the Star’ released
• SpaceX successfully launches Japanese JCSAT-14 Satellite
• Offshore patrol vessel ICGS Shourya launched

Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor’s autobiography titled ‘Shashi Kapoor – the Householder, the Star’ was released recently.

US based private space transport service company, SpaceX has successfully launched Japanese JCSAT-14 communication satellite into the space.

India̢۪s largest private sector lender ICICI Bank has inked a MoU with the BRICS Grouping-promoted New Development Bank (NDB) for a partnership in bond issuances, co-financing, treasury management and human resources.

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has launched Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Shaurya at Panaji.

Switzerland Government has honoured late veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra by unveiling bronze statue at Interlaken.

Pakistan has won the third edition of the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2016 (Circle Style) by defeating India.

Former South African cricketer Mickey Arthur has been appointed as cricket team̢۪s head coach. It was announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

The Lok Sabha has unanimously passed Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015 by a voice vote.

Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba (58) has been appointed as next Chief of the Naval Staff. He will be 23rd chief of Indian Navy and 21st as an Indian.

Senior IPS officer Kumar Rajesh Chandra was appointed as Chief of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the aviation security wing of the Government.