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…
International Day of Women Judges 2023 Women’s empowerment has been a global priority for years. Women’s achievements in different fields have significantly improved in recent years. One such field is the judiciary, where women have made significant strides. The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) recognizes the contribution of women judges worldwide and celebrates their…
Xi Jinping third term : Xi Jinping starts third term as China’s President China’s President Xi Jinping was recently elected for a third term, solidifying his grip on power and putting him on course to become the country’s longest-serving leader. Xi was re-elected at the National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s top legislative body, with…
India-US semiconductor cooperation : India and the United States will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) India and the United States will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the cooperation in the field of semiconductors, which is essential for the development of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, 5G, and quantum computing. The MoU…
Arun Subramanian Becomes 1st Indian-American Judge at New York Court Indian-Americans continue to make headlines with their achievements and contributions to society. One such notable achievement was recently made by Arun Subramanian, who became the first Indian-American judge to be appointed to the New York Court of Claims. The appointment was made by New York…
Ladakh Colonel Geeta Rana Becomes the First Woman to Command an Army Battalion Colonel Geeta Rana has become the first woman to command an Army battalion in Ladakh. She took command of the 75th Army Battalion, which is responsible for guarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. This is a significant achievement…
