The personal path of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has deep roots in his relationship with Japan. A lifelong admiration for Japanese culture, creativity, and principles blossomed from a pen-pal friendship that began in the early 1980s with a Nagoya visitor; the two countries went on to form one of India’s most important strategic alliances. […]
Navantia’s San Fernando shipyard held the keel-laying ceremony this Thursday for the eighth corvette for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). This vessel will be the shipyard’s construction number C/577 and will be named HMS ALULA. As on previous occasions, this keel-laying was held as a working event and was attended by the Director of […]
In response to privacy, impersonation, and abuse concerns, WhatsApp—which has backing from Meta—has stated that its forthcoming username feature will be entirely voluntary. The announcement comes as the firm gets ready to roll out the feature to a wider audience later this year. In response to enquiries and concerns voiced about the new function, the […]
Swachhta Pakhwada 2026, a fortnight-long cleanliness campaign to be held from July 1 to July 15, was launched on Wednesday by IndianOil’s Northern Region (NR) and Delhi State Office (DSO). The campaign aims to reinforce the company’s commitment to the Swachh Bharat Mission and environmental sustainability. Sailesh Kumar, Assistant Director of the Ministry of Petroleum […]
On the occasion of its 71st Bank Day, State Bank of India (SBI) unveiled a suite of digital banking innovations powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). These innovations greatly improved the YONO (You Only Need One) platform, bringing smarter customer journeys, intelligent banking tools, and digital experiences that were first in the industry. Retail, corporate, and […]
According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, MECON Limited, a prominent Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Steel, has been granted Miniratna Category-I status after meeting the financial performance criteria prescribed by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). The company was eligible for the prestigious Miniratna Category-I designation due to its […]
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and HSBC India have announced a strategic partnership to expand India’s digital payments infrastructure globally. This partnership will bring real-time foreign exchange (FX) settlement for cross-border Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. Through the provision of real-time exchange rates and quick foreign currency conversion during abroad transactions, the partnership […]
The government of India has been emphasising the increasing importance of GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) in the areas of aviation safety, air traffic management, and indigenous navigation technology, and the system is quickly becoming an integral part of the country’s satellite navigation ecosystem. In a formal announcement made public on Wednesday, GAGAN stated […]
Launched nationwide in 2025 by the Ministry of Rural Development, the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission – Gramin (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 signifies a monumental overhaul of India’s framework for rural employment. In addition to raising wages and putting an emphasis on long-term rural development, the law gives qualified rural […]
In a historic decision handed down on Wednesday, the Supreme Court established uniform criteria for calculating the income of victims who have passed away in cases involving compensation for motor vehicle accidents. The goal is to guarantee that relatives of victims receive fair and appropriate compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act. Although Income Tax Returns […]
