UPI launched in Eiffel Tower Indians can now pay in rupees in France UPI and Paytm hit the headlines recently over changes in payment. Now it comes as a matter of pride more so particularly for those Indians residing in Paris France, that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was formally launched at the Eiffel Tower…
Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s double sentencing proves debacle for people of Karachi People in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi expressed debacle over the double-sentencing of former PM Imran Khan in two different cases. As per Shiza Khan, a resident of Karachi, the judgements against Imran would tarnish the image of Pakistan. Shaukat Korai, another resident,…
India’s New Tryst With Destiny-Ayodhya to emerge as India’s newgangled tourism site Given that Saudi Arabia, with just two Muslim holy sites Mecca and Medina, can create a huge tourism-based ecosystem beyond oil, Ayodhya too could emerge as the world’s newfangled religious tourism site in less than a decade. With the rise of Mandal politics…
Modi-Yogi-Ram-Sita quartet used by Gujarat scrap merchant to avoid demolition of illegal construction. Notedly, a Gujarat based out scrap merchant has constructed a ‘temple’ with idols of Lord Ram, Sita, and Laxman on an illegal floor to avoid demolition by the authorities. The temple also features statues of PM Modi and UP CM Adityanath as…
Ayodhya Ram Mandir designed to withstand once-in-2,500-year quake The CSIR-CBRI conducted a series of scientific studies to ensure the structural safety of the Ayodhya Ram temple for a 2,500-year return period earthquake. The Ayodhya Ram temple, which has been drawing devotees in large numbers, is designed to withstand the biggest earthquake that occurs once in…
Madras HC Judge orders restrictions on non-Hindus in temples In a new development, the Madras HC Judge, Justice S. Srimathy of the Madurai Bench orders restrictions on non-Hindus in temples citing that If a non-Hindu seeks to visit a particular deity in a temple, the authorities shall obtain an undertaking from the individual that he/she…
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar thanks PM Modi after forming govt with BJP Soon following Nitish Kumar’s take over as CM, PM Modi congratulated him and saying that the NDA government formed in Bihar will move heaven and earth for the development of the state and to fulfill the aspirations of its people. Reportedly, Nitish Kumar…
New NPCI rule comes into force from 1 February In a new development from February 1, the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) in India undergoes a significant change that will make transferring money amidst bank accounts even more convenient. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) introduces a new rule that allows customers to transfer up…
Big setback to J&K CM Farooq Abdullah-several party leaders join BJP It comes as a big setback to former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir Farooq Abdullah as several leaders including top National Conference leader Sanjeev Khajuria, joined the BJP and heaped praises on the PM Modi government’s welfare schemes and the Prime Minister’s global leadership….
Tamil Nadu eminent personalities honoured with Padma Awards This year’s Republic Day witnessed eight eminent personalities from Tamil Nadu honoured with Padma awards for their distinguished contributions in their respective field. This year, a total of 132 individuals were chosen across three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. The Padma Vibhushan was awarded…
