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List of Chief Election Commissioner of India from 1950 to 2024

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India is the head of the Election Commission of India (ECI), responsible for administering election processes in the country. The position has seen a variety of leaders since its establishment. In this article, we will go through a detailed list of Chief Election Commissioners from 1950 to 2024. Who …

Visa Partners With Skill India To Up Skill 20,000 Youth For India's Booming Tourism Industry

Visa Partners With Skill India To Up Skill 20,000 Youth For India’s Booming Tourism Industry

The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, for a three-year partnership valued at up to $1 million USD. Visa’s ongoing collaboration The partnership, which builds upon Visa’s ongoing collaboration …

Top-10 Pumpkin Producing Countries in the World

Top-10 Pumpkin Producing Countries in the World

Pumpkins are a globally cherished vegetable, integral to various cuisines and cultures. The top pumpkin-producing countries showcase the diverse regions where this versatile crop thrives. From China’s dominant production to Spain’s significant output, each country contributes uniquely to the global pumpkin supply. This article explores the leading pumpkin producers, highlighting their production volumes, key regions, …

Cyclone Asna forms Over Kutch

Cyclone Asna forms Over Kutch

Cyclone Asna has formed over the Kutch coast in Gujarat and adjoining areas of Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on August 30. The cyclonic storm – a rare land-originating one in August and headed to the Arabian Sea – is expected to move further away from the western coast in the next 48 …

UN Allocates $100 Million for Humanitarian Crises in 10 Countries

UN Allocates $100 Million for Humanitarian Crises in 10 Countries

The United Nations has allocated $100 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to address critical humanitarian needs in 10 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Caribbean. Acting UN humanitarian chief Joyce Msuya emphasized the dire need for this funding, noting that a lack of resources is hindering aid agencies from …

Mastercard Launches Payment Passkey Service in India

Mastercard Launches Payment Passkey Service in India

Mastercard has globally debuted its Payment Passkey Service in India, aiming to enhance online shopping security and convenience. Unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, this service, initially piloted with Indian payment leaders like Juspay, Razorpay, and PayU, along with banks such as Axis Bank, leverages biometric authentication—replacing traditional passwords and OTPs with more …

Prime Minister Modi To Flag Off Three Vande Bharat Trains Today

Prime Minister Modi To Flag Off Three Vande Bharat Trains Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off three new Vande Bharat trains around 12:30 pm on August 31. “These new Vande Bharat trains shall provide the people of the region the world-class means to travel with speed and comfort and will cater to three states – Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka,” the government said …

RBI Imposes Penalties on UCO Bank and Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd

RBI Imposes Penalties on UCO Bank and Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has levied penalties on two financial entities for regulatory non-compliance. UCO Bank has been fined Rs 2.68 crore for violating provisions related to current account openings, deposit interest rates, and fraud classification. Meanwhile, Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd faces a Rs 2.1 lakh penalty for failing to adhere to …