Alibaba Sells Stake in Paytm Worth $125 Million Alibaba Sells Stake in Paytm | Alibaba, the Chinese multinational conglomerate, has sold its stake in Indian digital payment company, Paytm, worth $125 million through a block deal. This sale comes as a surprise, given that Alibaba has been a long-term investor in Paytm, having first invested…
Fighting Emergency to Championing Mandal: Sharad Yadav Passes Away Sharad Yadav, a veteran socialist leader, and former Union minister passed away on March 22, 2022, at the age of 75 in New Delhi. Yadav was known for his strong stand on social justice and was instrumental in the implementation of the Mandal Commission report, which…
Centre Clears Rs. 2600 Cr Scheme to Promote Digital Payments RuPay, BHIM, UPI The Indian government has approved an Rs. 2600 crore scheme aimed at promoting digital payment platforms, including RuPay, BHIM, and UPI. This scheme is aimed at encouraging the use of digital payment methods in the country and reducing the dependence on cash….
India and Japan Joint Military Exercise | India and Japan to Conduct Joint Exercise to Strengthen Cooperation in Air Defence India and Japan are set to conduct a joint military exercise to strengthen their cooperation in air defence. The exercise, named ‘Shinyuu Maitri’, will be held in Japan in the coming days. The move comes…
Cultural Diversity India | Tribal Dance Festival & Military Tattoo to be Held in New Delhi The Ministry of Culture has announced that it will be organizing a Tribal Dance Festival and Military Tattoo in New Delhi. The event is scheduled to take place from 16th to 18th April 2023 and is expected to attract…
NASA Chief Technologist | NASA Named Indian-American Space Expert AC Charania as Chief Technologist NASA, the US space agency, has recently named Indian-American space expert, AC Charania, as its new Chief Technologist. Charania, who holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering, has previously worked on several high-profile space missions, including the Mars Science Laboratory and Mars…
France Captain Hugo Lloris Retirement Announces from International Football France Captain Hugo Lloris, the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, has announced his retirement from international football. He revealed the decision ahead of his team’s final match in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Lloris played 126 games for France and won the FIFA World Cup in 2018….
National Youth Day: Celebrating the Spirit of Youth Every year on January 12th, India celebrates National Youth Day to commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, one of the most prominent spiritual leaders of India. This day is dedicated to the youth of the country, who are considered to be the future of the nation. The…
Henley Passport Index 2023: Japan Retained its Top Position Japan has once again secured its top position on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks the world’s most powerful passports based on how many destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The Henley Passport Index is a ranking of passports based on the number…
Digital India Awards 2022: e-NAM Wins Platinum Award The e-National Agricultural Market (e-NAM) has been awarded the Platinum Award at the Digital India Awards 2022, which was presented during a virtual ceremony. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organized the awards to recognize outstanding initiatives in the field of e-governance. The e-NAM platform…
