Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025

Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025

In a crucial initiative to modernize India’s immigration laws, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, has put forth the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 in Parliament. This bill intends to replace colonial-era regulations with a more structured and robust immigration framework aimed at improving national security, overseeing foreign nationals, and enforcing stricter penalties […]

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India Signs $248 Million Deal with Russia for Advanced Battle Tank Engines

India Signs $248 Million Deal with Russia for Advanced Battle Tank Engines

India has signed a $248 million deal with Russia’s Rosoboronexport to acquire advanced 1,000 horsepower (HP) engines for its T-72 battle tank fleet. This upgrade is intended to improve the Indian Army’s battlefield mobility and offensive capabilities. Furthermore, the agreement includes technology transfer to the Indian state-owned Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd, allowing for the licensed

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Legendary Classical Singer Garimella Balakrishna Prasad Passes Away at 76

Legendary Classical Singer Garimella Balakrishna Prasad Passes Away at 76

Garimella Balakrishna Prasad, a prominent classical singer and former Asthana Vidwan (court musician) of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), has unfortunately passed away from a heart attack at his residence in Tirupati. He was 76 years old. His passing marks the conclusion of an important chapter in Indian classical and devotional music, particularly in the popularization

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Empowering Unorganised Workers: e-Shram at 30.68 Crore Registrations

Empowering Unorganised Workers: e-Shram at 30.68 Crore Registrations

The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the e-Shram portal on August 26, 2021, with the goal of creating a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW). This portal is designed to provide unorganised workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) and connect them to various social security and welfare schemes. As of March 3,

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Assam Government to Launch Its Own Satellite ‘ASSAMSAT’

Assam Government to Launch Its Own Satellite ‘ASSAMSAT’

In a significant development, the Assam state government has revealed plans to launch its own satellite, ASSAMSAT, aimed at improving data access for essential socio-economic programs and strengthening border security. This announcement was made by Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog during the presentation of the state budget for the financial year 2025-26. The satellite is

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Bank of Baroda Launches ‘bob Global Women NRE & NRO Savings Account’ for Women NRIs

Bank of Baroda Launches ‘bob Global Women NRE & NRO Savings Account’ for Women NRIs

On March 7, 2025, Bank of Baroda (BoB) launched the ‘bob Global Women NRE & NRO Savings Account’, becoming the first public sector bank to offer an NRI account tailored specifically for women. This account is designed to empower women NRIs by providing them with premium banking privileges, lower loan rates, and insurance benefits. Furthermore,

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SBI Launches Collateral-Free Digital SME Loan for Women Entrepreneurs

SBI Launches Collateral-Free Digital SME Loan for Women Entrepreneurs

On International Women’s Day 2025, the State Bank of India (SBI) introduced ‘SBI Asmita’, a digital SME loan that requires no collateral and is tailored for women entrepreneurs. This initiative is designed to make it easier for women-led MSMEs to access financing through a straightforward digital process. Furthermore, SBI launched the ‘Nari Shakti’ platinum debit

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