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September 16, 2024 5:00 PM

Digital payments soar as more Indians opt for UPI

India is witnessing a surge in digital payments as more people are opting for online transactions. In February alone, transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) soared to an impressive Rs 18.2 lakh crore, totaling 122 crore transactions. The transactions made in February via the popu...

September 16, 2024 5:00 PM

How overseas Indians (NRIs) can register as voters in India

Ahead of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, the Indian government has urged NRIs to cast their vote. The elections will be conducted in seven phases. Overseas Indians, who are citizens of India but temporarily reside abroad due to employment or educational commitments and have not acquired citizenship o...

September 16, 2024 5:00 PM

Prime Minister Modi’s Bhutan visit postponed due to bad weather

The Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday that Prime Minister Modi's planned visit to Bhutan has been postponed due to bad weather conditions. Originally scheduled for March 21-22, the visit has been delayed due to ongoing inclement weather affecting Paro airport. Statement from the ...