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President Murmu Confers Kalinga Ratna Award 2024 to Dharmendra Pradhan

President Murmu Confers Kalinga Ratna Award 2024 to Dharmendra Pradhan

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Kalinga Ratna Award-2024 to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at an event in Cuttack, Odisha. The award ceremony was held during the 600th birth anniversary celebrations of Adikabi Sarala Das, a revered 15th-century Odia poet, organized by the Sarala Sahitya Sansad. The event highlighted the literary contributions of Sarala Das …

UPI-PayNow Expanded To 13 More Indian Banks Join Cross-Border Remittance Network

UPI-PayNow Expanded To 13 More Indian Banks Join Cross-Border Remittance Network

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International will launch the expanded UPI-PayNow linkage, enhancing cross-border remittance services between India and Singapore. With the addition of 13 new Indian banks, the service will now include 19 participating banks, offering greater convenience and reach for users. This move is part of a broader initiative supported by the …

Delhi Ranked World’s Most Affordable Student City in QS 2026 Rankings

Delhi Ranked World’s Most Affordable Student City in QS 2026 Rankings

In a significant recognition of India’s growing status in global education, the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2026 saw four major Indian cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai—make strong upward progress. Most notably, Delhi was named the world’s most affordable student city, marking a major boost to India’s reputation as an attractive destination for higher education. …

South Asia Achieves Highest-Ever Child Immunisation Coverage in 2024

South Asia Achieves Highest-Ever Child Immunisation Coverage in 2024

South Asia has achieved its highest-ever immunisation coverage for children in the year 2024, as per new data released by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). This progress marks a major milestone in protecting millions of children from deadly but preventable diseases such as diphtheria, measles, and rubella. The region’s success reflects sustained government …

Israel’s Most Advanced Communications Satellite, Dror-1 Launched

Israel’s Most Advanced Communications Satellite, Dror-1 Launched

On July 13, 2025, Israel launched its most advanced communications satellite named Dror-1 into space using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, USA. The satellite was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and is expected to support the country’s communication needs for the next 15 years. This launch is a significant achievement in …