India’s Digital Payments Market Will More Than Triple to $10 Trillion by 2026 Digital payment systems have been rapidly gaining traction in India in recent years, thanks to the government’s push towards a cashless economy and increased adoption of smartphones and internet services. According to a report by RedSeer Consulting, India’s digital payments market is…
PMLA 2002 Amended to Include Cryptocurrency Trade The Indian government has recently amended the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002 to include transactions related to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies. This move comes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had banned banks from dealing with cryptocurrency exchanges in 2018,…
Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway Project: All You Need to Know The Government of Karnataka has recently approved the proposal to build a 10-lane, 117-km long Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, which will be one of the longest expressways in India. This project is expected to reduce travel time between Bengaluru and Mysuru by almost half, from 3.5 hours to just…
Maharashtra to Introduce 4th Women’s Policy Maharashtra, India’s second-most populous state, is all set to introduce its fourth women’s policy. The announcement was made on 18th April 2023 by the state’s Women and Child Welfare Minister, Yashomati Thakur. The policy will focus on improving the status of women and their empowerment, including their social, economic,…
Army Installs J&K’s Steep Doda District’s Tallest Iconic National Flag The Indian Army installed the tallest national flag in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, measuring 50 feet by 30 feet, in the month of April. The flag was installed at a steep height of 150 feet on a 100 feet high pole. The…
Max Life partners with Ujjivan Small Finance Bank to offer life insurance solutions Max Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private insurance companies, has partnered with Ujjivan Small Finance Bank to provide comprehensive life insurance solutions to its customers. The strategic partnership will enable Ujjivan Small Finance Bank’s customers to access Max Life Insurance’s products…
Indian Navy Successfully Tests Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from INS Visakhapatnam The Indian Navy has successfully tested a medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) from INS Visakhapatnam. The missile, which was developed jointly by India and Israel, was fired from the warship and hit its target with high accuracy. This successful test is a major boost to India’s…
BSE & UN Women India launches a new programme, ‘FinEMPOWER’, at Bombay Stock Exchange The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and UN Women India have launched a new program called “FinEMPOWER” aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women in the financial sector. This initiative will help women to gain knowledge and skills in finance and…
Manik Saha Takes Oath as Tripura Chief Minister for Second Time Manik Saha took oath as the Chief Minister of Tripura for the second time on 23rd April 2023. The ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan in Agartala and was attended by dignitaries and party workers. Governor Ramesh Bais administered the oath of office…
International Women’s Day 2023 Celebrations Across the Globe International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on 8th March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is a day to recognize the contributions of women to society and to promote gender equality. This year, the theme for International Women’s Day is…
