DPIs like UPI, Aadhaar to propel India towards $8 trillion economy by 2030
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Digital Public Infrastructure (DPIs) like Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Aadhaar are poised to propel India towards a $8 trillion economy by 2030, helping the country achieve a $1 trillion digital economy target, a Nasscom-led report said on
Centre ready to discuss all issues with farmers, says Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - Amid the huge build-up of farmers at the borders of Haryana as they get ready to march to the national capital, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Wednesday said the Centre was ready to discuss all issues.
IDF accelerates search for Hamas leader Sinwar in Khan Younis
Tel Aviv, Feb 21 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have stepped up its search operations for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, widely believed to be the mastermind of the October 7 attack on Israel.
Delhi Police launch crackdown after massive drug bust
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Delhi Police have initiated a crackdown after the seizure of 400 kg synthetic stimulant, known as 'Meow Meow, from two makeshift godowns in the Hauz Khas area.
Traffic snarls in Delhi as farmers set for protest march
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Traffic jams were witnessed at Delhi's entry and exit points from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh as police and paramilitary personnel equipped with anti-riot gears, and multiple layers of barricades were placed to deter the farmers' ‘Delhi Chalo' march
Anushka-Virat blessed with a boy; name him ‘Akaay’
Mumbai, Feb 20 - Star couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have announced the arrival of their second child -- a boy -- and revealed that they have named their bundle of joy 'Akaay'.
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi for 2026 Senate run?
New York, Feb 21 - Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is planning to run for the US Senate in 2026, according to a top US magazine that has placed the representative in the list of 50 most powerful in Chicago, a city in Illinois
YouTube brings new channel pages for creators on its TV app
San Francisco, Feb 21 - Google-owned YouTube has unveiled a new look for creators' channels on its TV app, with the goal of improving the user experience and making content more accessible on the big screen.
Centre working on draft AI regulation framework, to be released soon
New Delhi, Feb 20 - The government on Tuesday said it is working on to unveil a draft regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) by June-July this year, amid concerns over a rise in deepfakes and user harm associated with the new technology.
RBI economists reject IMF view that India’s debt-GDP ratio may shoot up
Mumbai, Feb 20 - RBI economists, in a report released on Tuesday, rejected the IMF view that India’s debt-GDP ratio has the potential of shooting past 100 per cent if historical shocks materialise and hence the country needs to go cut government expenditure.
Zee Entertainment denies any talks with Sony to revive merger
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Zee Entertainment has denied reports that the company is in talks to revive the merger with Sony.
Bitcoin market cap scales $1 trillion
London, Feb 20 - The value of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has more than tripled to $52,000 since November 2022.
Pakistan’s major parties agree to form coalition government, Shehbaz Sharif set to be the PM
Islamabad, Feb 21 - PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif is set to become the Prime Minister of Pakistan while PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is slated to be the President of the country, according to PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
Delhi records 12.2 degrees, AQI remains ‘poor’ at several stations
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The national capital on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 12.2 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Security tightened in Delhi as farmers set to resume march
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Security measures in the national capital were heightened and strict vigilance at key border points was being maintained following a planned march by protesting farmers towards Delhi on Wednesday.
Huge build-up of farmers on Haryana borders ahead of march to Delhi
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - A huge build-up of farmers from Punjab and Haryana continued on borders of Haryana on Wednesday as they are ready to head to the national capital to lodge their protest over demands comprising the law guaranteeing the minimum support
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of interactive Sant Ravidas museum in Varanasi
Varanasi (UP), Feb 21 - Seer Goverdhanpur, the birthplace of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi, will have a grand and modern museum that will depict the legacy of the 15th century saint poet, his life, teachings and philosophy.
UP govt issues appointment letters for kin of martyred soldiers
Lucknow, Feb 21 - The Uttar Pradesh government has issued appointment orders for the dependents of 12 martyred soldiers of the state for service in various government departments.
PM Modi to dedicate projects worth Rs 14k crore to Varanasi on Feb 23
Varanasi, Feb 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth more than Rs 14,000 crore in Varanasi on February 23.
PM Modi virtually inaugurates Central Sanskrit University campus in Tripura
Agartala, Feb 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated the permanent campus of the Central Sanskrit University developed in Tripura's Lembucherra, university officials said.