Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi along with his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering on Friday launched RuPay card Phase-II that will allow Bhutanese card holders to access the RuPay network in India. PM Modi said that RuPay cards issued by the Bhutan National Bank can be used at ATMs for ₹1 lakh and for ₹20 lakh at […]
On Tuesday, a WhatsApp message was being forwarded that claimed November 17 was the ‘first anniversary’ of Covid-19 as the first case was recorded in Wuhan on this date. Checking the facts, World Health Organization (WHO) had officially announced the emergence of a new pathogen on December 31. According to a report published by a […]
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, during his address at the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) virtual summit on Tuesday, said, “Terrorism is the biggest problem in the world today. We have to ensure that the countries that support the terrorists are held accountable and this problem is tackled in an organised manner.” The summit is taking place […]
The sudden wave of Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed people’s way of living and working. Earlier, employees were needed to come into the office daily, but now, it has been replaced with the work-from-home models and we heavily rely on online transactions and exchange of information. HDFC Bank Ltd on Tuesday launched “Mooh Band Rakho” […]
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is currently recruiting engineers for various graduate and technician apprentice vacancies at Space Applications Centre (SAC). Selected candidates will be engaged for a one year training period, and will be registered under the Apprentice Act, 1961. Graduate apprentices will be given ₹9,000 per month and technician apprentices ₹8,000 per month […]
Janata Dal (United) JD(U) president Nitish Kumar will take oath as the chief minister (CM) of Bihar for the fourth straight term on Monday afternoon after closely-fought legislative assembly elections. Nitish Kumar on Sunday had announced that the oath-taking and the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet will be held at around 4.30pm on Monday. […]
Air India has announced a special offer for its customers who intend to travel to USA and Canada in Free baggage allowances. In a statement released by the airline, it said, “Previously passengers travelling in economy class were entitled to two pieces of free baggage (each 23 kgs). But now, people who purchase tickets on […]
The government has issued an order bringing online films and audio-visual programmes, and online news and current affairs content under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Digital content providers and Over-the-top (OTT) platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar will now be regulated by the Union ministry headed by Prakash Javidekar. At present […]
With Diwali approaching, a high number of intercity bus ticket bookings are being registered on redBus, an online ticketing platform. Booking had already started 15 days in advance before the festival on November 14. Around 1,900 plus private buses and 17 state regional transport corporations are gearing up to cater to the year’s peak travel […]
For completing 51 years in the film industry, one of Amitabh Bachchan’s fans gifted him a special rangoli on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) 12 to commemorate the milestone. Bachchan made his big screen debut with Saat Hindustani in 1969. The actor took to Instagram to share a glimpse of this special gift […]