Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic gold medallist in javelin, secured second place at the 2025 Zurich Diamond League Final with an impressive 85.01m throw, marking his 26th consecutive top-two finish in men’s javelin. Competition Highlights Germany’s Julian Weber stole the show in Zurich with remarkable throws, including a season-best 91.51m, clinching the first position. Key Results … Read more
In a strategic move, Infosys partners with Mastercard to integrate Mastercard Move into Finacle, facilitating fast, secure cross-border payments across 200+ countries and 150+ currencies. What is Mastercard Move? Mastercard Move is an advanced suite of money transfer solutions by Mastercard, enabling secure and near real-time transactions domestically and internationally. It caters to banks, non-bank … Read more
In a significant move towards shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has introduced two groundbreaking initiatives – the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. These initiatives, announced on August 26, 2025, aim to enhance global cooperation, ethical AI deployment, … Read more
The Union Cabinet has approved a significant restructuring and extension of the PM SVANidhi Scheme till March 2030, enhancing financial and digital access for over 1.15 crore street vendors. Launched in June 2020, the scheme aims to strengthen urban livelihoods and promote digital inclusion. Key Changes in the Restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme Scheme Impact Since … Read more
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Ministry of Defence collaborates with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to boost services for over 63 lakh veterans in India through digital evaluations, healthcare enhancements, and re-employment aid. MoU Objectives and Strategic Impact What the MoU Covers This partnership aims to modernize veteran support mechanisms, ensuring more efficient, data-driven, … Read more
India is sending over 700 soldiers to participate in ‘Exercise Bright Star 2025‘ in Egypt from August 28 to September 10, enhancing tri-service interoperability and strengthening military ties with friendly nations. About Exercise Bright Star Initiated in 1980 as a bilateral drill between Egypt and the United States, Bright Star has grown into one of … Read more
In a significant move, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Justice Alok Aradhe, and Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, Justice Vipul Pancholi, have been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court of India. This decision, while filling the apex court’s sanctioned strength, has stirred controversy within the Collegium. Collegium Composition and Meeting … Read more
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched in 2014, has revolutionized financial inclusion in India, covering almost all households and empowering 90% of adults through direct benefit transfers and banking services. Financial Inclusion Revolution From Exclusion to Inclusion Gender Empowerment and Digital Reach RuPay Cards and Digital Usage Direct Benefit Transfer: No More Middlemen … Read more
In March 2026, South Korea will implement a ban on mobile phones in school classrooms to address concerns about youth social media addiction and academic distraction. Reasons for the Ban South Korea, known for its high digital connectivity rates, has witnessed issues related to digital dependency among its youth. The new law aims to tackle … Read more
Jammu & Kashmir Bank has named S Krishnan as the new non-executive chairman until March 2028, pending RBI approval. Krishnan, a veteran banker with over 40 years of experience, will lead the bank’s strategic initiatives. S Krishnan: A Veteran Banker with Proven Leadership S Krishnan, known for his extensive experience, holds a postgraduate degree in … Read more
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