Indian population reaches 1 billion mark with a birth of baby girl
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India's population officially crossed the 1 billion mark. The birth of the billionth child—a girl called Aastha, who was symbolically selected—was born at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on May 10.
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The first passenger rail link between India and Bangladesh in 26 years is opened. The line between Benapole in Bangladesh and Petrapole in West Bengal was closed due to lack of commercial interest in 1974.
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The Information Technology Act 2000 comes into force providing regulations for e-commerce and punishment for improper use of the Internet. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (abbreviated BSNL) is an Indian state-owned telecommunications company which was incorporated on 15 September 2000 and assumed the business of providing telecom services and network management.
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Karnam Malleswari is one of the highly decorated Indian athletes, winning numerous medals and awards for weight lifting. She won a bronze medal at the 2000 Olympics becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.
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Lara Dutta Bhupathi is an Indian actress, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2000.She was the second woman from India to be crowned Miss Universe and has been the only delegate from India to win the crown since.
Indian population reached 1 billion mark
India's population officially crossed the 1 billion mark. The birth of the billionth child—a girl called Aastha, who was symbolically selected—was born at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on May 10.
First passenger rail link between India and Bangladesh in 26 years
The first passenger rail link between India and Bangladesh in 26 years is opened. The line between Benapole in Bangladesh and Petrapole in West Bengal was closed due to lack of commercial interest in 1974.
IT Act, BSNL founded
The Information Technology Act 2000 comes into force providing regulations for e-commerce and punishment for improper use of the Internet. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (abbreviated BSNL) is an Indian state-owned telecommunications company which was incorporated on 15 September 2000 and assumed the business of providing telecom services and network management.
Karnam Malleswari bags bronze at 2000 Olympics
Karnam Malleswari is one of the highly decorated Indian athletes, winning numerous medals and awards for weight lifting. She won a bronze medal at the 2000 Olympics becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.
Lara Dutta crowned Miss Universe, Priyanka Chopra crowned Miss World
Lara Dutta Bhupathi is an Indian actress, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2000.She was the second woman from India to be crowned Miss Universe and has been the only delegate from India to win the crown since.
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