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Online Passport Portal shut for 5 days for maintenance

Online Passport Portal closed for scheduled 5-Day Maintenance

The Indian government has declared that the online portal for passport applications will be temporarily unavailable for five days. The shutdown, which begins on August 29, 2024, and ends on September 2, 2024, is due to a routine maintenance exercise aimed at enhancing system performance and ensuring a smoother user experience in the future.

Aug 29, 2024

PM Modi set to embark on three-day visit to Poland, Ukraine starting today

PM Modi invited to SCO meeting in Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Office

Pakistan on Thursday formally confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting being held in Islamabad in mid-October.

Aug 29, 2024

Iran gets first woman as government spokesperson

Iran Breaks Glass Ceiling: Appoints First Female Government Spokesperson

Iran has appointed its first female government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, marking a historic move. This is part of a broader trend of women being appointed to senior positions in the Iranian government.

Aug 29, 2024

Car manufacturers offer up to Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy Car manufacturers offer up to Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy

India's New Vehicle Scrapping Policy to Boost Cleaner and Efficient Vehicles

India's Vehicle Scrapping Policy encourages the replacement of old vehicles with cleaner ones, offering substantial discounts on new purchases. Major car manufacturers are offering discounts of 1.5% of the ex-showroom price or Rs 20,000, while Mercedes Benz India offers a flat discount of Rs 25,000. The policy also includes benefits like scrap value from Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities and tax concessions. The initiative aims to promote cleaner, safer roads and combat pollution, requiring coordination between manufacturers, scrapping facilities, and the government.

Aug 29, 2024

Sensex trades flat amid negative global cues from US, Asian markets

At 9.40 a.m., Sensex was at 81,816, up 31 points and Nifty was up 19 points at 25,071

Aug 29, 2024

Harnessing Edge Computing: A New Era for Industrial Automation

Vishvesh H. Khisty's exploration of edge computing in industrial automation presents a compelling case for how this technology will revolutionize the sector.

Aug 29, 2024

Telangana to study France model for issuing digital health cards

Telangana to Implement Digital Health Cards Inspired By France [Details]

Telangana's government, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, is studying France's digital health card policy. The state will issue new health cards separate from ration cards, to be used for medical treatment under specific programs.

Aug 28, 2024

India-GCC bilateral trade reaches $162 billion, exports show consistent growth

Showing strong growth, the bilateral trade between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached 162 billion dollars last year, the government has said.

Aug 28, 2024

Sensex trades flat on negative global cues from Asian peers

At 9.40 a.m., Sensex was down 45 points or 0.05 per cent at 81,667 and Nifty was down 21 points or 0.10 per cent at 24,996.

Aug 28, 2024

NC-Cong use foreign powers to influence social media during elections: J&K BJP

NC-Cong use foreign powers to influence social media during polls: J&K BJP

The Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday alleged that the National Conference (NC) and the Congress use foreign powers to influence social media and alter the election results.

Aug 27, 2024

IMF Boosts Egypt's Economy with $820 Million Aid Amid Regional Tensions

The IMF has approved a disbursement of $820 million to strengthen Egypt's economy. This aid is part of an $8 billion loan program agreed upon in March to help Egypt deal with regional tensions. Despite Egypt's economic progress, the IMF warns of the challenging regional environment it continues to face.

Aug 27, 2024