Japan issues new banknotes

July 3, 2024 5:18 PM

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Japan issues new banknotes

In Japan, the government on Wednesday (3rd July 2024) started issuing new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes, which marked the first redesign since 2004. The new banknotes incorporate three-dimensional hologram technology to combat counterfeiting, the first use on any country's currency. ...

UPI poised for widespread adoption in UAE as QR Code payments become mainstream

July 3, 2024 5:20 PM

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UPI poised for widespread adoption in UAE as QR Code payments become mainstream

NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL), in partnership with Network International, a leading digital commerce enabler across the Middle East and Africa, has facilitated the acceptance of QR-code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments across point-of-sale (POS) terminals in the UAE.   ...

Indian Navy Chief interacts with Bangladesh PM’s Security Advisor

July 3, 2024 5:15 PM

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Indian Navy Chief interacts with Bangladesh PM’s Security Advisor

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy on Wednesday (3rd July 2024) interacted with Maj Gen Tarique Ahmed Siddique (Retd), Security Advisor to Prime Minister of Bangladesh at Dhaka. Their Discussions focused on enhancing the long-standing relations between the two nat...

Centre issues advisory to states in view of Zika virus cases from Maharashtra

July 3, 2024 5:10 PM

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Centre issues advisory to states in view of Zika virus cases from Maharashtra

In view of some reported cases of Zika virus from Maharashtra, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory to States highlighting the need for maintaining a state of constant vigil over the Zika virus situation in the country. Ministry has said that as Zika is associated with microc...

Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

July 3, 2024 4:06 PM

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Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (3rd July 2024) adjourned sine die. After the Upper House adopted a Motion of Thanks to President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of both the Houses, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar  made an announcement in this regard.      

Manipur: Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall created havoc in valley districts

July 3, 2024 2:32 PM

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Manipur: Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall created havoc in valley districts

In Manipur, flash floods caused by heavy rainfall have created havoc in valley districts, and the state government has initiated rescue operations for the affected people. The IMD forecasts that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in the state in the coming two days. Manipur has been wit...

Several parts of Uttarakhand received intermittent light to moderate rainfall 

July 3, 2024 2:04 PM

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Several parts of Uttarakhand received intermittent light to moderate rainfall 

Intermittent light to moderate rainfall has been experienced in different parts of Uttarakhand since yesterday morning. A red alert for extremely heavy rainfall has also been issued in the Kumaon region. Traffic has been affected in some parts of the state after heavy rains and landslides. Landslide...