Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) With the Indian Army's Eastern Command preparing to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the 1971 war with Pakistan that led to the liberation of Bangladesh later this year, it has paid tribute to Sepoy Krishna Jagdale, who was honoured with the Vir Chakra for his exceptional courage.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The government on Saturday clarified that consumers will not be charged for making payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), while any future merchant discount rate (MDR) will be limited to select transactions above a specified threshold.
Jammu, Aug 8 (IANS) The PM Ekta (Unity) Malls initiative, under which two malls will be constructed in Jammu and Kashmir, is expected to create new marketing opportunities for local artisans, self-help groups and entrepreneurs by providing a dedicated platform where locally manufactured and traditional products can gain wider visibility among tourists, customers and buyers from across the country.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The government has approved the merger of two train services in Uttar Pradesh and introduced a new daily passenger train between Itarsi and Madan Mahal in Madhya Pradesh to strengthen regional connectivity, an official statement said on Saturday.
Raipur, Aug 8 (IANS) Aspiring engineer Annu Supriya, a member of a marginalised social group from Chhattisgarh, has realised her dream of pursuing higher education with a scholarship of more than Rs 1 lakh from the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) India's International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) founder and President, Rishabh Shah, said on Saturday that no derogatory language should be used against any political leader, whether it is the Prime Minister or the Leader of the Opposition.
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has adopted a supportive approach towards urban cooperative banks (UCBs) in recent years and urged both sides to move beyond long-held perceptions of each other to strengthen the sector.
Ranchi, Aug 8 (IANS) Following the second round of talks between the JMM-led Jharkhand government and the students of the JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch, the delegation members representing the latter stated that the government "has listened and seriously considered" the demands of the protestors.
Alappuzha, Aug 8 (IANS) Michael Boulos, businessman and son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, made a surprise visit to Alappuzha on Saturday, taking a leisurely houseboat ride through the rain lashed backwaters even as the Kerala Police mounted elaborate security arrangements for the high profile visitor.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India exported more than 7,000 metric tonnes of Makhana and value-added Makhana products to over 20 international destinations, including the US, the Middle East and Africa, in last fiscal (FY26), the government informed on Saturday.
