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India’s UPI Achieves Record Transactions in October

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached a milestone in October 2024, recording 16.58 billion transactions in one month. This marks a 45% increase from the previous year. The...

December 4, 2024

US Announces New Military Aid for Ukraine

The United States has revealed a new military aid package for Ukraine, which totals $725 million and also includes critical supplies to enhance Ukraine’s defence capabilities. The announcement...

December 4, 2024

New Criminal Laws Launched in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched new criminal laws in Chandigarh, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This initiative marks a shift from colonial-era legal practices, aims to enhance...

December 4, 2024

Defence Acquisition Council Approves Major Military Purchases

The Defence Acquisition Council has recently approved military equipment purchases totaling over 21,772 crore rupees. These approvals were made under the leadership of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in...

December 4, 2024

South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration Sparks Outrage

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in South Korea, which led to protests and political turmoil. Lawmakers quickly opposed the declaration, marking a critical moment for the...

December 4, 2024

US Approves Helicopter Sale to India

On December 2, 2024, the Biden administration informed Congress about military sale to India, valued at approximately $1.17 billion. It aims to enhance India’s defence capabilities and the...

December 4, 2024

Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) 2.0 Scheme

The Government of India is planning to introduce a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) 2.0 scheme, which aims to encourage a self-sustaining drone ecosystem. It focuses on local production...

December 4, 2024

Indian Navy Day Observed on December 4

Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 each year, which honors the Indian Navy’s dedication to protecting the nation’s maritime borders. The day commemorates Operation Trident from...

December 4, 2024

9th International Conference on Waste to Worth

The 9th International Conference on Waste to Worth brought into light India’s commitment to sustainable practices. Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, stressed the need for a skilled workforce...

December 4, 2024

West Bengal Recognised for Heritage Tourism: UNESCO

West Bengal has gained recognition as a premier heritage tourism destination by UNESCO , Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced. She emphasised the importance of heritage tourism in generating...

December 4, 2024

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