Top Headlines - 16.02.2016

Top Headlines - 16.02.2016
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1. Chief Justice Dhirendra H. Waghela of the Orissa High Court was sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.

2. Chief Justice of America Justice Antonin Scalia died. He was 79.

3. The 24th National Homoeopathic Congress ‘Homeo-Vision 2016’ was inaugurated by the Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) and Health and Family Welfare, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik in Nagpur.

4. Famous Malayalam poet and Jnanpith-winner Ottaplakkal Neelakandan Velu Kurup (O N V Kurup) passed away. He was 84.

5. Department of Electronics & Information Technology and M/s. Canbank Venture Capital Fund Ltd Launched Electronics Development Fund (EDF) in Mumbai.

6. The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presented the Infosys Prizes for the year 2015 in New Delhi. The Infosys Prizes has been established by the Infosys Science Foundation with the aim of making heroes and role models of exemplary researchers, whose work makes a difference to their field.

7. Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis won the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy and extended their remarkable winning streak to 40 matches in the process.

8. Noted music director Rajamani died. He was 60.

9. Gemini Arabians have won the maiden edition of Masters Champions League (MCL) by defeating Leo Lions in the final match.

10. 'The Revenant' won the Best Film and Leonardo DiCaprio won the Best actor Award at the 69th British Academy Films Awards (BAFTAs).

11. West Indies defeated three time champions India by five wickets in the final match to win their maiden U-19 Cricket World Cup.