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Chase Harmer shares his experience as a fintech innovator

Fintech services specialize in providing effortless and quick payment systems which have benefited many.

Jul 18, 2021

Death toll in South Africa violence reaches 212; KwaZulu-Natal zone worst hit

The province of KwaZulu-Natal alone reported 89 more deaths, bringing the cumulative to 180 fatalities, while the total reached 212 deaths so far in the worst violent riots since the post-apartheid era

Jul 17, 2021

Indians targeted in South African violence; Jaishankar raises issue with counterpart

As many as 121 people, mostly of Indian origin, have died in the country's worst post-apartheid era violence

Jul 17, 2021

India speeds up coop with Tajikistan as China-Pak go all out to woo Dushanbe

Race for warm waters gathers pace in landlocked Uzbekistan; India proposes expansion of INSTC route [details]

As of now, Integration of the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the Chabahar route has been India's prime focus.

Jul 16, 2021

India speeds up coop with Tajikistan as China-Pak go all out to woo Dushanbe

India realises that it has to move fast as Beijing and Islamabad are both targeting the region, especially after the current crisis in Afghanistan.

Jul 16, 2021

Industrial output grows on year-over-year basis in May; production growth slower [details]

India's industrial output increased by 29.3% year over year due to a low base effect. The various sorts of lockdowns enforced during 2020 and 2021 have an impact on YoY and sequential growth rate changes.

Jul 13, 2021

India's retail inflation eases sequentially in June; remains above 6% [details]

On a monthly basis, India's retail inflation dropped in June. Last month, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 6.26 percent from 6.30 percent in May.

Jul 13, 2021

Kandahar: India evacuates 50 diplomats amid rising violence; says didn't use PAK air space [key developments]

Around 7000 Pakistan-based LeT fighters are believed to be fighting alongside the Taliban in Afghanistan, an important factor in India evacuating its diplomats.

Jul 11, 2021

After a bumpy start, the Sensex turns negative; HDFC Bank and RIL down

After a turbulent start to the day, the leading Indian equity indices traded in the negative region on Thursday morning, with the BSE Sensex down by around 125 points. The Sensex was discussed by HDFC Bank and RIL.

Jul 8, 2021

AMU mourns death of Dilip Kumar, recalls his association

The Aligarh Muslim University fraternity mourned the demise of legendary Bollywood actor Yusuf Khan, better known as Dilip Kumar.

Jul 8, 2021

Give my gratuity or face drought, writes Gujarat former Govt employee claiming to be Vishnu incarnate

The letter was addressed to Secretary (Water Resources) MK Jadav, who called him "full of nonsense" and also said that government approved his premature retirement considering his mental condition as a special case

Jul 5, 2021

Lockdown extended in Karnataka's Covid-hit Kodagu district

The state government has extended the lockdown in the district of Kodagu by another two weeks to reduce COVID cases below 5 per cent.

Jul 5, 2021

Covishield gets 'recognised' by Germany; it's not same as EU Green Pass: What does that mean? [details]

German Ambassador to India Walter J Lindner agreed that travel ban was a harsh measure but said that's the only way to prevent the massive influx of new variants.

Jul 2, 2021

J&K's Mughal Road reopens for public; Lt Gov's decision brings cheer, relief [see why]

In a landmark move, J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha announced the reopening of the historic Mughal Road from July 5 as an alternative route connecting to Kashmir. This decision has economic and security advantages. Read details here.

Jul 1, 2021

This decade to enhance India's capabilities in digital technology: Modi

The Prime Minister explained Digital India means saving time, labour and money; fast profit, full profit; minimum government, and maximum governance.