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PNB Pioneers Real-Time Cybercrime Response with Clari5 Integration

PNB Launches Special Braille Debit Card for Visually Impaired Customers

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has introduced the PNB ANTAH DRISHTI Braille Debit Card, a new initiative aimed at enhancing financial accessibility for visually impaired individuals. This contactless National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) debit card operates on the RuPay network and is designed to improve financial independence for its users. Key Features Braille Embossing: The card …

Indian Railways and NCRTC Launch 'One India-One Ticket' Initiative

Indian Railways and NCRTC Launch ‘One India-One Ticket’ Initiative

Indian Railways and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) have partnered to promote the ‘One India-One Ticket’ initiative, aiming to streamline travel for passengers using both mainline railway services and Namo Bharat trains. This collaboration will enable a unified booking system, allowing commuters to seamlessly travel between Indian Railways and RRTS services. Booking Process …

Ancient Maharashtra Rock Art Declared Protected Monument

Ancient Maharashtra Rock Art Declared Protected Monument

The Maharashtra government has recently declared the geoglyphs and petroglyphs in Ratnagiri as protected monuments under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960. These ancient artworks, dating back to the Mesolithic era, depict various animals and footprints. Ratnagiri hosts over 1,500 artworks across 70 sites, with some included on UNESCO’s tentative …

Amazon India and Gentari Partner to Expand EV Delivery Fleet

Amazon India and Gentari Partner to Expand EV Delivery Fleet

Amazon India and Gentari Green Mobility India have announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly boosting Amazon’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet for last-mile deliveries. This collaboration aligns with Amazon’s goal of scaling up its EV adoption across more than 400 cities in India and increasing its fleet to 10,000 units by 2025. Partnership Details The …

RBI Sets Up 10-Member Expert Committee On Benchmarking Of Its Statistics

RBI Sets Up 10-Member Expert Committee On Benchmarking Of Its Statistics

The RBI on August 12, announced setting up a committee under deputy governor Michael Debabrata Patra on benchmarking the statistics regularly disseminated by it against global standards. The 10-member ‘Expert Committee on Benchmarking of its Statistics’ has been asked to submit report by the end of November 2024. 10-member ‘Expert Committee The panel, chaired by …

Rwanda’s Kagame Sworn In For Fourth Term After 99 Percent Election Win

Rwanda’s Kagame Sworn In For Fourth Term After 99 Percent Election Win

Rwanda’s all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in on August 11, for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99% of the vote. Several dozen heads of state and other dignitaries from African nations joined the inauguration ceremony at a packed 45,000-seat stadium in Kigali, where crowds had …

Net Direct Tax Collection Up 22.5% to Rs 6.93 Trillion

Net Direct Tax Collection Up 22.5% to Rs 6.93 Trillion

India’s net direct tax collection surged by 22.5% to Rs 6.93 trillion from April 1 to August 11, FY25, compared to Rs 5.65 trillion in the same period last year. Personal income-tax (PIT) growth outpaced corporation tax, with gross collections rising by nearly 24% before refunds. Personal Income-Tax (PIT) Current Collection: Rs 4.47 trillion Previous …

Bihar Government Mandates Registration Of Temples, Mutts, And Trusts

Bihar Government Mandates Registration Of Temples, Mutts, And Trusts

The Bihar government on August 8, mandated registration of temples, mutts and trusts, and directed all District Magistrates in the State to ensure that the bodies are registered and details of their immovable assets are submitted to the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts (BSBRT) soon. The BSBRT operates under the State’s Law Department and …

Haryana To Commence First-Ever Global Women’s Kabaddi League

Haryana To Commence First-Ever Global Women’s Kabaddi League

The first-ever Global Women’s Kabaddi League will commence next month (September) in Haryana. Officially named the Global Pravasi Women’s Kabaddi League (GPKL), this groundbreaking tournament will feature female athletes from over 15 countries. The event represents a significant advancement in promoting Kabaddi internationally, supporting efforts to include the sport in the Olympic Games, and bolstering …