Indians Can Now Use UPI for Payments in Qatar
Indians traveling to Qatar can now make payments using UPI by scanning a QR code. This development follows an agreement between NPCI International Payments (NIPL) and QNB, the leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration will
Indian-Origin Editor Sana Goyal Joins International Booker Prize 2025 Jury
Indian-origin writer and publishing director of Wasafiri, Sana Goyal, has joined the jury for the International Booker Prize 2025. This prestigious literary prize, celebrated for its recognition of translated fiction, recently announced its new jury on its official website and
New Bengaluru Airport to Span 4,500-5,000 Acres and Serve 100 Million Passengers
Karnataka Industries Minister M B Patil announced on Wednesday that a new airport will be constructed in Bengaluru to accommodate growing passenger and cargo demands. The proposed airport will span 4,500-5,000 acres and is expected to serve 100 million passengers
India-Taiwan Pact Eases Trade for Certified Agricultural Products
India and Taiwan have implemented a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic agricultural products, effective July 8. This is the first bilateral agreement between the countries specifically for organic goods, aimed at simplifying trade and reducing certification costs. The decision
Indian-origin doctor performs UAE’s first living donor pediatric liver transplant
An Indian-origin doctor has successfully performed the first pediatric liver transplant in the UAE, marking a significant medical milestone. The groundbreaking surgery, also the first living donor pediatric liver transplant in the country, was led by Dr. Rehan Saif at
Prabhas’s ‘Salaar’ Becomes Third Biggest Opener in Japan
Prabhas’s film ‘Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire’ has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing the third-biggest opening for an Indian film in Japan. Released on July 5, 2024, the film grossed JPY 23 million (USD 142K) in its opening week, screening
Resident Indians Can Now Open Foreign Currency Accounts at Gift City Under LRS
Resident Indians can now open Foreign Currency Accounts (FCAs) at Gift City under the liberalized remittances scheme (LRS) for a wider range of purposes. This includes sending gifts to friends abroad, buying property overseas, purchasing insurance, making fixed deposits, paying
HCLTech Chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra Conferred with France’s Highest Civilian Award
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCLTech, has been awarded the “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by France. The award was presented by H.E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, at a ceremony in
India and Russia Set $100 Billion Trade Target by 2030
India and Russia have set a target to elevate their bilateral trade to $100 billion annually by 2030. This ambitious goal was established during a recent summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking Modi’s first
Bhutan Boosts Tourism with Visa-Free Travel for India and Maldives
Bhutan, located high in the Himalayas, stands out as a culturally and environmentally rich country. Known as the world’s last remaining Buddhist Kingdom, it fosters the philosophy of Gross National Happiness, focusing on well-being over GDP. Situated between Arunachal Pradesh
