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Aadhaar based face authentication transactions cross 10.6 million in May

By the end May 2023, the cumulative number of Aadhaar e-KYC transactions has gone past 15.2 billion. Continued adoption of e-KYC is significantly reducing customer acquisition cost of entities like financial institutions, telecom service providers among others. With monthly transactions in May touching an all time high of 10.6 million, since its launch in October […]

International News

Muslims across UAE begin Eid Al Adha celebrations with prayers and greetings

Eid al-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, following the sacred day of Yawn al-Arafat, the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah and one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar. Muslims in the UAE are joyously celebrating Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, embracing the occasion with prayers, greetings and vibrant fireworks displays. This significant […]

International News

Indian-origin Aarti Hola-Maini appointed UNOOSA Director

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Aarti Holla-Maini of the United Kingdom as Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna. Indian-origin Aarti Hola-Maini has been appointed as Director of the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna on Tuesday. Aarti is a […]

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Never engaged in any conversations about taking over St. Martin’s Island from Bangladesh: US State Department

The United States has said that it has never engaged in any conversations about taking over the St. Martin’s Island of Bangladesh. Responding to a question during the press briefing on Monday, the US State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller said that the US values its partnership with Bangladesh. Calling the accusation inaccurate, Mathew Miller said […]

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DIVYA KALA MELA will be organised from 29 June to 5 July at Jaipur

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) is organizing a unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country, ‘Divya Kala Mela’from 29June, 2023 to 5 July 2023 at Jawahar Kala Kendra , Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg , Jaipur Rajasthan. The event would present an enthralling experience to the […]

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MHA holds high-level meeting on security for Amarnath Yatra, Mandaviya reviewed health services

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has intervened to guarantee flawless coordination between security agencies with less than a week left before the first group of yatris visit the Amarnath cave. In the meantime, union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed health services and facilities for Amarnath Yatra devotees with senior health ministry and Directorate General […]

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International Conference on Green Hydrogen to be held in New Delhi during July 5 – 7, 2023

The Government of India is organizing an International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023) during 5th – 7th July 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, to bring together the global scientific and industrial community to discuss recent advances and emerging technologies in the entire green hydrogen value chain. The conference will enable the sector stakeholders to […]

Sports

PM congratulates athletes for their performance in Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated athletes who represented India at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin and won 202 medals including 76 Gold Medals. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Congratulations to our incredible athletes who represented India at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin and won 202 medals including […]