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World Banka approved Uttarakhand project to boost rain-fed agriculture

World Banka approved Uttarakhand project to boost rain-fed agriculture

Rain-fed agriculture in the steep areas of Uttarakhand has been approved by the World Bank. The project will cost Rs. 1,000 crore. The watershed department will carry out the Uttarakhand Climate Responsive Rain-fed Farming Project. Aims: Lower the greenhouse gas emissions. It will also encourage environment friendly agricultural practices. Uttarakhand Governor: Gurmit Singh; Chief minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami

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India recognized as 'country of the year' by Europe's Vivatech

India recognized as ‘country of the year’ by Europe’s Vivatech

The Europe’s biggest start-up conference, Vivatech 2020 has recognized India as the “country of the year.” The country has been recognised with this honour, due to the global contribution of Indian start-ups. The start-up ecosystem of India is growing rapidly and has over 100 unicorns. India has participated in Vivatech is to showcase Indian start-ups are solving global

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PM Modi inaugurates 'Vanijya Bhawan', new premises of Commerce Ministry

PM Modi inaugurates ‘Vanijya Bhawan’, new premises of Commerce Ministry

PM Modi has inaugurated the new premises of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ in New Delhi. He has also launched a new portal named NIRYAT (National Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade). The portal was developed as a one stop platform to get all the required information related to India’s foreign trade. Vanijya

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ISRO launches India's Communication satellite 'GSAT-24' from French Guiana

ISRO launches India’s Communication satellite ‘GSAT-24’ from French Guiana

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched India’s communication satellite, ‘GSAT-24’ from Kourou in French Guiana. It is built by ISRO for NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). It was launched by French company Arianespace. It is a 24-Ku band communication satellite, weight 4180 kg, pan-India coverage for meeting DTH application needs. This is the first demand driven communication satellite mission undertaken

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South Indian Bank launches SIB TF Online, EXIM trade portal

South Indian Bank launches SIB TF Online, EXIM trade portal

South Indian Bank has launched a new portal for its corporate EXIM customers named ‘SIB TF Online’. This portal provides a platform for trade-related payments to foreign entities remotely. Through this portal, customer can initiate the payment request on SIB TF Online, after uploading the relevant documents for the transaction. The bank launch SIB TF Online in phases.

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Indian Navy conducts 38th coordinated patrol with Indonesian Navy

Indian Navy conducts 38th coordinated patrol with Indonesian Navy

India has conducted 38th edition of the Coordinated Patrol with Indonesian Navy (IND-INDO CORPAT) from 13-24 Jun 22. INS Karmuk (indigenously built missile corvette) is based at the Andaman and Nicobar Command, along with a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft. While the Indonesian Navy is being represented by KRI Cut Nyak Dien, a Kapitan Pattimura (PARCHIM I) class corvette. The

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CARD91 announces strategic partnership with YES BANK and RuPay

CARD91 announces strategic partnership with YES BANK and RuPay

CARD91 has joined hands with YES BANK and RuPay, to create a card management system that will allow companies to launch a variety of co-branded card instruments. This will enable CARD91 to expand its presence in the Indian payments market. CARD91 is a global payment infrastructure powering B2B payments. It was designed to help businesses launch co-branded cards and simplify payments. 

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Max Life launches life insurance savings plan with Policybazaar

Max Life launches life insurance savings plan with Policybazaar

Max Life Insurance Company Ltd has launched the ‘Max Life Smart Fixed-return Digital Plan’ with Policybazaar. It is a non-linked, non-participating, individual life insurance savings plan. This plan helps customers to meet their short-term financial goals. The plan also offers guaranteed tax-free returns up to 6.14%. Monthly premiums: ₹3000 Minimum tenure: five years The plan is also available to purchase on

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