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November 1, 2023 2:00 PM

RBI to regulate cross-border payment facilitators

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said it will directly regulate firms engaged in cross-border payment transactions for the import and export of goods and services. This regulatory step aims to combat the practice of small-scale imports of restricted items through international e-commerce platform...

November 1, 2023 11:57 AM

A Journey through India’s Diverse States on Foundation Day

India's rich tapestry is woven with a myriad of cultures, languages, and traditions, and the foundation days of its states stand as a testament to this rich diversity. Several Indian states celebrate their formation on November 1, each with its unique history, achievements, and aspirations. Let...

October 25, 2024 3:52 PM

Santiniketan, India’s cultural gem, enters UNESCO World Heritage List

Santiniketan, often referred to as the “Abode of Peace,” in a momentous occasion has joined the prestigious list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On September 17, UNESCO announced the decision on social media platform X. Founded by Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore in 1901, Santinketan, is l...

October 25, 2024 4:00 PM

ASI survey resumes in Gyanvapi, heavy security deployed at the site

On Tuesday, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began its scientific assessment of the Gyanvapi complex in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi for the fifth day in a row to ascertain if the 17th-century mosque was built atop a pre-existing Hindu temple construction. As the ASI team continued the insp...

October 25, 2024 4:00 PM

IAF transport aircraft C-295MW supply chain management facility inaugurated

56 C-295MW aircraft are being procured from Airbus, Spain of which 40 would be manufactured in India by TASL, a TATA-Airbus consortium. 24 Equipment Depot, Air Force Station, Manauri has been designated as the Central Stock Holding Depot for C- 295MW aircraft spares, and shall be supporting the oper...

October 25, 2024 4:00 PM

Gyanvapi survey in Varanasi suspended for two days by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday suspended the Gyanvapi survey, being conducted by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), at Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi for two days. The Apex Court ordered ASI to not conduct the detailed scientific survey and directed the Muslim petitioners to approach the Allahabad High...

October 25, 2024 4:00 PM

UP set for hat-trick of victory in PMAY Urban Beneficiary Awards

The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh is all set to secure the first position for the third consecutive time in the PMAY-Urban Beneficiaries Awards. For this purpose, necessary directions have also been given to the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) by the state government. In this sequence, S...