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Abhijit Kishore and Rahul Vatts Appointed as New Leadership of COAI

Abhijit Kishore and Rahul Vatts Appointed as New Leadership of COAI

The Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) has announced its new leadership for the 2024-25 term, effective from June 2024. Abhijit Kishore, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vodafone Idea (VI), has been appointed as the Chairman, while Rahul Vatts, Chief Regulatory Officer (CRO) of Bharti Airtel, will serve as the Vice Chairman. Leadership Overview Abhijit …

SBI Revolutionizes SME Lending with 'SME Digital Business Loans'

SBI Revolutionizes SME Lending with ‘SME Digital Business Loans’

In a groundbreaking move, State Bank of India (SBI) has launched ‘SME Digital Business Loans’, aiming to sanction loans within an astonishing 45 minutes. Recognizing the pivotal role of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in its growth strategy, SBI has streamlined the borrowing process, eliminating traditional credit underwriting and appraisal procedures. Speed and Accessibility …

India Named Hosts for 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup

India Named Hosts for 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup

In a landmark decision, the Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has designated India as the host country for the inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup featuring 24 teams, set to take place in December 2025. This decision underscores FIH’s commitment to expanding opportunities for National Associations and promoting diversity in the …

Oxford University Agrees to Return Stolen 500-Year-Old Bronze Idol to India

Oxford University Agrees to Return Stolen 500-Year-Old Bronze Idol to India

Oxford University’s Ashmolean Museum has decided to return a 16th-century bronze sculpture of Saint Tirumankai Alvar to India, following a formal request from the Indian government. The 60cm-tall statue, believed to have been stolen from a temple in Tamil Nadu, was acquired by the museum in 1967 from Sotheby’s auction house. The decision comes after …

Japan-India Maritime Exercise JIMEX-24 Kicks Off in Yokosuka

Japan-India Maritime Exercise JIMEX-24 Kicks Off in Yokosuka

The 8th edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX-24) has commenced at Yokosuka, Japan, hosted by the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF). Indian Navy’s INS Shivalik and Japan’s JS Yugiri are participating. Exercise Overview JIMEX-24 comprises both harbour and sea phases. The harbour phase aims to enhance interaction between sailors of both navies, fostering stronger …

Chandrababu Naidu Sworn In as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister for 4th Term

Chandrababu Naidu Sworn In as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister for 4th Term

Three years after vowing to enter the Assembly only as Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu has been sworn in for his fourth term as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The oath-taking ceremony, held near Gannavaram Airport in Kesarapalli on the outskirts of Vijayawada, saw the attendance of key figures including PM Modi and Home …

RBI Initiatives to Combat Online Payment Frauds and Streamline Financial Operations

RBI Initiatives to Combat Online Payment Frauds and Streamline Financial Operations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated several measures to address the increasing risks of payment frauds and to enhance operational efficiencies in the banking sector. Below are the key highlights: Digital Payments Intelligence Platform To combat the rising incidence of domestic payment frauds, which surged by 70.64% to Rs 2,604 crore in the …

List of Lok Sabha Speakers from 1952 to 2024

List of Lok Sabha Speakers from 1952 to 2024

The Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament, is presided over by the Speaker, a pivotal figure responsible for ensuring the smooth conduct of proceedings and upholding the principles of democracy. Since India’s independence, the role of the Speaker has been occupied by various distinguished leaders, each contributing uniquely to the parliamentary democracy. This …