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RBI asks banks to migrate to ‘.bank.in’ domain by Oct 2025
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RBI asks banks to migrate to ‘.bank.in’ domain by Oct 2025

New Delhi, April 22,2025.The Reserve Bank on Tuesday directed banks to start migration of their existing domains to the '.bank.in' domain and complete the process by October 31 this year, aimed at combating increasing instances of fraud in digital payments.In the wake of fraud in digital payments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to introduce the 'bank.in' exclusive internet domain for Indian banks.The initiative aims to reduce cybersecurity threats and malicious activities like phishing; and, streamline secure financial services, thereby enhancing trust in digital banking and payment services.
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Union Health Ministry observes Pan-India ‘Fire Safety Week’ from 21st  to 25th April; Union Health Secretary leads the pledge ceremony on ‘Fire Safety in Health Facilities’
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Union Health Ministry observes Pan-India ‘Fire Safety Week’ from 21st  to 25th April; Union Health Secretary leads the pledge ceremony on ‘Fire Safety in Health Facilities’

New Delhi, April 22, 2025.Prioritizing and highlighting the issue of fire prevention and safety in health facilities, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the Fire Safety Week in collaboration with all States/UTs as well as relevant central Ministries/Departments from 21st to 25th April, 2025. Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava led the nationwide   pledge ceremony on the theme of 'Fire Safety in Health Facilities' at Nirman Bhawan, today.Senior officials of the Ministry physically participated in pledge taking ceremony. Over 3,000 participants from public and private health facilities virtually joined the pledge ceremony and webinar on "Emergency evacuation and patient safety strategies" and "Fire prevention in...
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China switches on the world’s first 10G broadband network
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China switches on the world’s first 10G broadband network

New Delhi, April 22, 2025.While most of us are still waiting for our videos to load or cloud games to stop lagging, China just quietly flipped the switch on something game-changing—the world’s first 10G broadband network.Built by tech giant Huawei and telecom provider China Unicom, this new network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, is made to provide faster and more reliable internet services. We're talking real-world download speeds close to 9.8 Gbps and latency so low it’s practically unnoticeable.
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Tata Motors and Tata Power Renewable Energy Partner to Develop 131 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project
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Tata Motors and Tata Power Renewable Energy Partner to Develop 131 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project

New Delhi, April 2025.Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, and Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power and a frontrunner in India’s clean energy transition, have signed a landmark Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to co-develop a 131 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project.Set to generate approximately 300 million units of clean electricity annually, the project is expected to offset over 2 lakh tons of CO₂ emissions each year. Enabled through co-investment and a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), this integrated wind-solar hybrid solution will provide a reliable supply of green, cost-effectiveenergy exclusively to Tata Motors’ six manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra and Gujarat, supporting the production of both commer...
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Google settles Android TV case with Competition Commission
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Google settles Android TV case with Competition Commission

New Delhi, April 21,2025. Technology major Google on Monday settled with the Competition Commission a nearly four-year-old case related to alleged unfair business practices with respect to Android Smart TV market and has agreed to modify its agreement with vendors.This is the first case that has been settled under the amended Competition Act, wherein the settlement and committment provisions were introduced in 2023.In the nearly four-year-old case, Google proposed settlement, including a modified agreement with the vendors that would address anti-competitive concerns and also paid a settlement amount of Rs 20.24 crore.
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ISRO succeeds in docking for the second time
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ISRO succeeds in docking for the second time

New Delhi, April 21, 2025.ISRO has successfully docked two satellites in space for the second time. Union Minister Jitendra Singh shared this information through an X post on Monday. He said that after the successful re-docking, more scientific experiments will be conducted in the coming two weeks.The Union Minister said - This mission has emerged as a significant example of indigenous capabilities in India's space technology. In fact, ISRO had successfully launched the PSLV-C60 / SPADEX mission on December 30, 2024.The first docking of satellites took place at 6:20 AM on January 16. Then on March 13 at 9:20 AM, it was successfully undocked.
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Paintings by M F Husain & other great Artists coming up for auction at Indigo Art Auctions
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Paintings by M F Husain & other great Artists coming up for auction at Indigo Art Auctions

New Delhi, April 21, 2025.Indigo Art Auctions is holding an online auction on Thursday 24th April 2025 at 7.00 PM featuring masterworks of Modern and Contemporary Art. This highly anticipated event will showcase the creative brilliance of some of the most celebrated names in Indian art history. Highlights include masterpieces by M.F. Husain, whose dynamic forms and vibrant palette redefined Indian modernism, and Jamini Roy, whose folk-inspired works resonate through their flat colors and rustic charm.The poignant canvases of B. Prabha will also feature prominently, capturing the dignity and resilience of rural Indian women with poetic sensitivity. The auction further includes abstract and mystical meditations by Harshvardhan and Akhilesh, inviting viewers into worlds of spiritual ...
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Yuva Shakti with the Power of Knowledge key to Viksit Bharat”: Sarbananda Sonowal
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Yuva Shakti with the Power of Knowledge key to Viksit Bharat”: Sarbananda Sonowal

New Delhi, April 21, 2025.The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal called on harnessing new Ideas and innovative thinking of students. Sonowal identified how Yuva Shakti with the Power of Knowledge are key to realising the vision of Viksit Bharat. Shri Sonowal was addressing and interacting the students of Sreeram Academy Pathsala today on the occasion of its 20th Foundation Day celebration. Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The vibrant gathering included students, teachers, parents, alumni, and distinguished local dignitaries, making the occasion a memorable milestone in the institution’s illustrious journey.On the occasion, Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Students must not confin...
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INDIAN AIR FORCE PARTICIPATES IN MULTINATIONAL EXERCISE DESERT FLAG-10 IN UAE
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INDIAN AIR FORCE PARTICIPATES IN MULTINATIONAL EXERCISE DESERT FLAG-10 IN UAE

New Delhi, April 2025.A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise. The IAF is fielding MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft in the exercise.Exercise Desert Flag is a multinational exercise being hosted by the UAE Air Force, with participating contingents from the Air Forces of Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, and the United States in addition to the Indian Air Force. The exercise is scheduled to take place between 21 April to 08 May 2025.The aim of the exercise is to undertake complex and diverse fighter engagements, with exchange of operational knowledge and best practices with some ...
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Govt denies nationwide rollout of satellite-based tolling from 1 May 2025
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Govt denies nationwide rollout of satellite-based tolling from 1 May 2025

New Delhi , April 19, 2025.The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has officially denied reports suggesting that satellite-based toll collection would replace the existing FASTag system from 1 May 2025. In a statement issued recently, the ministry clarified that no such decision has been taken by either MoRTH or the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).Notably, the clarification follows widespread media reports speculating a complete shift from FASTag to a satellite-driven model. The ministry has categorically stated that there are no plans for a nationwide transition to satellite tolling as of now."This is to clarify that no such decision has been taken by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways or National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) regarding th...
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April’s 3rd week likely to record temperatures around 44°C
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April’s 3rd week likely to record temperatures around 44°C

New Delhi, April 19, 2025.The nation is currently facing record-breaking heat with many parts of India being hit by prolonged periods of dangerous affects of heat. Temperature in many parts of India has crossed 40'C. The IMD has issued alerts, warning that the situation may worsen in the coming days.While extreme heat or heatwaves are not a new threat, climate change certainly is making more frequent, intense and longer-lasting impact on health. So much so, that it also effects mental health. An Australian study warns, linking rising temperatures to a growing burden of mental and behavioural disorders.
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PM Modi Dials Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Discusses Technology And Innovation
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PM Modi Dials Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Discusses Technology And Innovation

New Delhi, April 18, 2025.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had a conversation with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, revisiting topics from their earlier in-person meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. The two leaders spoke about bolstering collaboration between India and the United States in the areas of technology and innovation.“Spoke to Elon Musk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year,” PM Modi posted on social media platform X. “We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains,” he added.The call comes amid growing interest from Musk’s companies - parti...
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India takes part in Africa’s largest tech and startup show GITEX Africa 2025
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India takes part in Africa’s largest tech and startup show GITEX Africa 2025

New Delhi, April 18, 2025.Africa’s largest tech and startup show, GITEX provides platform for policy leaders, changemakers and visionaries to collectively discuss and deliberate on the opportunities to collaborate and further the imperative of inclusive and equitable growth of the global economy. The three-day event just concluded at Morocco capital Marrakesh.Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Education Shri Jayant Chaudhary represented Republic of India at the summit. He took part in high-level bilateral meetings, panel discussions and interacted with Indian startups showcasing their innovations.In the discussions, Shri Jayant Chaudhary stated, “India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has driven trans...
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Empowering Safer Roads in India: Addressing Alarming Gaps in Awareness and Compliance
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Empowering Safer Roads in India: Addressing Alarming Gaps in Awareness and Compliance

New Delhi, April 2025.ParaSafe, a subsidiary of Paracoat, is dedicated to redefiningmobility by prioritizing safety across all modes of travel. Committed to revolutionizingroad safety tools and embedding road awareness as a standard practice, ParaSafe hasundertaken extensive research and published white papers to raise awareness and offeractionable insights for improving safety.Road safety remains one of India’s most urgent public health and infrastructurechallenges. In 2022, road accidents tragically claimed 1.68 lakh lives. Despite significantadvancements in vehicle technology and infrastructure, the root causes—ignorance (65%)and weak enforcement of laws (52%)—persist. ParaSafe’s report sheds light on thesecritical issues, with a particular focus on the state of road safety awa...
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Khaitan& Co, MakeMyTrip, and Shardul Amar chand Mangal das rank top 3 on LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Midsize Companies India list
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Khaitan& Co, MakeMyTrip, and Shardul Amar chand Mangal das rank top 3 on LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Midsize Companies India list

New Delhi, April 2025.LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, today unveiled the 2025 Top Midsize Companies India list, featuring 15 companies with fewer than 5,000 employees globally and at least 250 employees in India, where professionals can build and grow their careers. Based on the activity of millions of professionals on the platform, the list provides insights on in-demand skills, top locations, and the largest job functions within these companies, helping job seekers find their next opportunity.Derived from LinkedIn data across eight pillars — including ability to advance, skills growth, external opportunity, and company affinity — the  listhighlights organisations that are investing in talent  and actively hiring  in a  competitive job marke...
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Meta Announces Enhanced Protections on Instagram Teen Account in India at Teen Safety Forum
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Meta Announces Enhanced Protections on Instagram Teen Account in India at Teen Safety Forum

New Delhi, April, 2025.Meta today announced the next phase of its teen safety initiatives in India, with enhanced built-in protections on Instagram along with upcoming safeguards on Facebook and Messenger. Meta also introduced additional protections whereby teens under 16 will no longer be able to go live or disable filters that block unwanted images in direct messages without a parent’s approval. To raise awareness about its efforts to offer a safe online experience to teens, Meta organized a Teen Safety Forum, which was headlined by a panel between Twinkle Khanna, author, columnist and founder of Tweak India and Tara Hopkins, Global Director of Public Policy, Instagram and attended by  safety experts, parents and educators.These updates build on the success of Instagram Teen...
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More than 50% vacancies among police officers,  Rajasthan ranks 14th overall, reveals India Justice Report 2025
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More than 50% vacancies among police officers,  Rajasthan ranks 14th overall, reveals India Justice Report 2025

Jaipur, April 15, 2025.The 2025 India Justice Report (IJR), India’s only ranking of states on delivery of justice in the country, released today, ranks Rajasthan 14th overall (2022:15th), with it improving the most in Judiciary (17th in 2022 to 6th this year) among the 18 Large and Mid-sized states (with populations of over one crore each). The top overall position was retained by Karnataka, followed by Andhra Pradesh, climbing from fifth in 2022 to second, Telangana (2022 ranking: 3rd), and Kerala (2022 ranking: 6th). Among the seven small states (with populations less than one crore each), Sikkim (2022: 1st) ranked first, followed by Himachal Pradesh (2022: 6th) and Arunachal Pradesh (2022: 2nd).The India Justice Report (IJR) was first initiated by Tata Trusts, with the ...
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No more photocopies! New Aadhaar app lets you verify ID with just your face
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No more photocopies! New Aadhaar app lets you verify ID with just your face

New Delhi, April 10, 2025.The government has introduced a new Aadhaar app that allows for face ID authentication. This verification system does not require the physical Aadhaar card to be carried or photocopies to be submitted. Aadhaar users can now identify themselves using a smartphone with just a face scan, anywhere and anytime.With the upgraded app, the Aadhaar facial recognition feature is set to redefine digital identity as it replaces the physical cards and photocopies.UIDAI has launched the upgraded version of the Aadhaar mobile app for its users. The enhancements include facial recognition technology for Aadhaar authentication - a first in the country.This is the next step in the country’s digital governance initiative. It is aimed towards making identity verificat...
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Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana brought to India
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Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana brought to India

New Delhi, April 10,2025.Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited from the US to India, as per several reports. A special flight carrying him landed at Delhi’s Palam Technical Airport, from where he will be taken directly to the NIA headquarters under heavy security arrangements. Police personnel and vehicles stationed outside Palam Air Force Station, DelhiAccording to jail sources, Rana will be housed in a high-security ward at Delhi’s Tihar Jail. The prison administration has made the necessary arrangements, but the final decision on his placement will be made based on court orders.A joint team from the NIA and the intelligence agency RAW escorted Rana on the flight from the US, which departed on Wednesday.
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TCS net profit dips 1.68 pc to Rs 12,224 cr in March quarter
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TCS net profit dips 1.68 pc to Rs 12,224 cr in March quarter

New Delhi, April 10,2025.India's largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services on Thursday reported a 1.68 per cent dip in its consolidated net profit to Rs 12,224 crore for the March 2025 quarter.Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) - whose earnings marked the official start of IT results season - reported a total revenue of Rs 64,479 crore in Q4 FY25, up 5.3 per cent over the year-ago period.For the full year FY25, TCS' net profit rose 5.76 per cent year-on-year to Rs 48,553 crore.
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DS Group launches ‘Pulse Golmol’
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DS Group launches ‘Pulse Golmol’

New Delhi, April, 2024.Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG Conglomerate,announces its latest product line - 'Pulse Golmol – Imli Flavour Goli,’ a treat that takes one on a nostalgic journey. Inspired by the familiar tamarind (imli) flavour that has delighted generations, Pulse Golmol Imli is a soft, tangy goli, priced at just Re 1/- per pouch.Made from high quality ingredient, ‘Pulse Golmol Imli Goli’ is infused with natural tamarind, known for its Ayurvedic properties that aid digestion. It offers a distinctive combination of tangy and sweet flavours, delivering an irresistible burst of fun filled tanginess.Speaking on the launch, Mr. Jyotiroop Barua, Business Head, Confectionery, DS Group said, "DS Group is excited to unveil it...
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BRICS CCI WE Launches Whitepaper on ‘Accelerate Action for Gender Equal World’
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BRICS CCI WE Launches Whitepaper on ‘Accelerate Action for Gender Equal World’

New Delhi,  April, 2025.Fruitful global acceleration programmes for women entrepreneurs, making gender part of mainstream media discourse,  mandating 33% quota for women, whether it is a boardroom, in judiciary or cultural sectors, setting up a fund for women candidates in elections and ISO standards certification for women- led organisations, council for dispute resolution, state support for maternity benefits, gender segregated data collection as well as mentoring, financial literacy and skilling initiatives for women…These are some of the recommendations in a whitepaper unveiled by the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women’s Empowerment Vertical (BRICS CCI WE). Titled ‘Accelerate Action for a Gender Equal World’ the whitepaper includes perspectives of global wom...
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Beware of Fraudulent Calls Impersonating TRAI
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Beware of Fraudulent Calls Impersonating TRAI

New Delhi, April 07, 2025.There have been several Media Reports in the recent times that the Consumers are being targeted through telephonic calls or messages by fraudsters posing as TRAI officials threatening disconnection of Mobile Connection for being involved in illegal activities and for extraction of money.In this regard, it is informed that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) does not initiate communication with Customers regarding Mobile Number disconnection through messages or otherwise. TRAI has also not authorized any third-party Agency to contact Customers for such purposes. Therefore, any form of communication (call, message, or notice) claiming to be from TRAI and threatening Mobile Number disconnection should be considered a potential fraudulent attempt ...
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