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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set February 29 deadline for Paytm Payments Bank to accept fresh deposits in its accounts or popular wallets. Thus, Paytm Payments Bank will not be able to take fresh deposits, facilitate credit transactions, or offer fund transfers, including Unified Payments Interface (UPI) facility after February 29. No further […]
A US federal agency announced that the H-1B visa application submission process for the fiscal year 2025 would begin on March 6, which will see a significant redesign of the annual lottery for this speciality occupation visa. Agencies highlighted that non-immigrant visas such as the H-1B permit US employers to hire foreign nationals for specialised […]
The state government of Gujarat is set to propose 11 new bills in the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly, which will start from February 1. The bills cover various sectors such as health, education, electricity, agriculture, and water. One of the key bills is the Family ID Bill, which aims to streamline the delivery […]
A couple of Indian origin has been sentenced to 33 years for involvement in a multi-million-pound drug trafficking operation. The couple, Arti Dhir, 59, and Kavaljitsinh Raijada, 35, from West London’s Ealing, were associated with a network that operated across continents. The National Crime Agency (NCA) cracked the scheme when the Australian Border Force intercepted […]
A city court in Varanasi has given permission to Hindu petitioners to worship in the basement of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, which was sealed earlier. The basement area, known as ‘Vyas ka tekhana’, is believed to be part of an ancient temple that was demolished to build the mosque. The court also ordered the district […]
Sakshi Chopra, the great-granddaughter of Ramanand Sagar, who created the iconic TV show Ramayana, has stirred up controversy with her latest song ‘Ghosts’. The song features Sakshi in a revealing outfit, showing off her curves and tattoos. Many people have expressed their displeasure and anger over her bold avatar, saying that it is disrespectful to […]
Officials confirmed on Tuesday that Neel Acharya, an Indian student at Purdue University in the US, had died. He had gone missing on Sunday and his mother had posted a plea for help on social media. Acharya was pursuing a double major in computer science and data science at the John Martinson Honors College of […]
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced some good news for the aspirants of the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. The RRB has decided to relax the age limit for the ALP recruitment by 3 years, which means that candidates who are up to 33 years old can apply for these posts. The online application […]
If the finance ministry projection is to be believed, India’s economic trajectory is set to potentially reach $7 trillion by 2030. According to data presented in ‘Indian Economy – A Review’, India has managed to achieve strong growth for a third consecutive year, surpassing a 7 per cent expansion right when the global economy struggles […]
January 30th marks a poignant convergence of remembrance and action. It’s the day we honor the sacrifices of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of India, who fell to an assassin’s bullet in 1948, mere months after leading his nation to independence. It’s also World Leprosy Day, a global call to combat the stigma and suffering of […]
The Indian government is gearing up to launch the “Passport Seva Project 2.0”. This initiative is set to overhaul the current passport issuance system, marked by its antiquated technology and understaffing, which have together led to lengthy delays for applicants. The project promises a raft of high-tech features designed to simplify the process and cut […]
In the 7th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a dialogue with “exam warriors” at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. The discussion encompassed various subjects, including mobile phone usage, parent-child dynamics, and academic stream selection. PM Modi emphasized the importance of moderation in mobile phone usage, stating that “excess of everything […]
A Spanish court has acquitted a British-Indian man of public disorder after he joked to friends about being a member of the Taliban and planning to blow up a flight from London’s Gatwick to Menorca in Spain in 2022. Aditya Verma admitted to telling his friends in July 2022: “On my way to blow up […]
TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to establish an Final Assembly Line (FAL) for H125 helicopters in India. It is highly likely that the production facility will be set up in Gujarat. uring French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent two-day state visit for India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations, both […]
The Centre has implemented a new rule under which buyers must pay for goods bought from MSMEs within 45 days of delivery and clear all dues to MSMEs before March 31, 2024, failing which the pending payment will be deemed as taxable income. While the government’s intent is to protect MSMEs Ahmedabad’s textile markets are […]
New Delhi announced that India and France have reached an agreement to jointly produce defence equipment such as helicopters and submarines for the Indian military and other friendly nations. The agreement was made during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended a state banquet hosted by […]
The Sundance Film Festival 2024 celebrated two Indian films that won prestigious awards. They are ‘Girls Will Be Girls’, a drama by Shuchi Talati, and ‘Nocturnes’, a documentary by Anirban Dutta and Anupama Srinivasan. ‘Girls Will Be Girls’: A Bold and Beautiful Drama ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ tells the story of a rebellious teenager who […]
When Narendra Modi gifted American first lady Jill Biden a Made-in-Surat 7.5 carat lab-grown diamond on his state visit to the USA last year, it gladdened the hearts of everyone connected with this sunrise industry. Among those cheering the Prime Minister’s choice of gift was Amish Shah, New York-based owner of the J’evar jewellery brand, […]
Apple’s latest iOS 17.3 update delivers a powerful new feature focused on user security: Stolen Device Protection. This addition aims to safeguard accounts and personal information, particularly when iPhones venture beyond familiar locations like home or work, reducing the risk of compromise in the event of theft. Enhanced Security Measures Beyond Familiar Zones Once activated, […]
India’s National Girl Child Day, celebrated annually on January 24th, shines a light on the crucial need to empower girls and address the challenges they face. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized this commitment, highlighting the government’s decade-long efforts to build a nation where every girl thrives. Here are a look at 5 girl child schemes […]
