Iran-Israel

Avoid all non-essential travel to Iran: MEA

India on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for its citizens, advising them to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran due to the escalating tension in the region. Oct 2, 2024
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

UPI Transactions Skyrocket, Marking Digital Payment Surge

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has seen a significant surge in its transaction value and volume in September. The data released by NPCI on Tuesday revealed that UPI transactions reached a remarkable value of Rs 20.64 lakh crore, marking a 31% year-on-year increase. Oct 1, 2024
Shigeru Ishiba formally elected Japan's PM by parliament

Shigeru Ishiba formally elected Japan's PM

Shigeru Ishiba, the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has been elected as the country's next Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote on Tuesday. He will succeed Fumio Kishida. Oct 1, 2024