Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump has lamented the loss of life in the Russia-Ukraine war and said his administration will focus on ending the war. Trump also said his administration would also work to bring peace to West Asia. “We’re working for peace in West Asia, and we’re very focused on Russia and Ukraine,” he … Read more
Beirut: Israel continues to bomb Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. At least 12 rescue workers have been killed in fresh airstrikes by Israel on a civil defense center in Baalbek, a city east of the Lebanese capital Beirut. Officials engaged in rescue work have given information about this. A few hours before the airstrikes on Lebanon, … Read more
Washington: After the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election, there is a discussion in India about how the relations between the two countries will be during Trump’s tenure in India. Most people believe that given India’s growing economic strength and its importance on the world stage, relations between India and the US … Read more
Hyundai Motor Company has made a groundbreaking decision by appointing José Muñoz as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025. This historic move marks the first time a foreigner will lead the South Korean automotive giant since its inception, highlighting a significant shift in the company’s leadership strategy aimed at enhancing global … Read more
State Bank of India has hiked the MCLR twice in the recent past. Country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has hiked funds-based lending rate (MCLR) by 5 basis points for several periods effective from Friday. The move comes even as interest rates have started to fall around the world and the RBI is … Read more
N Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of Tata Sons, recently shared his insights following the merger of Air India and Vistara, which was officially completed on November 12, 2024. This significant event marks a pivotal moment in the transformation of Air India into a “world-class global airline with an Indian heart.” In his LinkedIn post, Chandrasekaran expressed … Read more
The decline in Aadhaar-based digital payments, specifically through the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS), has raised concerns about financial inclusion in India. This system, which allows users to authenticate transactions using their Aadhaar number and biometric data, has seen a significant drop in both transaction value and volume over the past few years. Over the past … Read more
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is a significant festival celebrated to honor the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. This year, it falls on November 15, 2024, and is observed as a public holiday in several states across India. Here’s what you need to know about bank closures and services … Read more
Seoul: North Korea has tested an explosive drone designed to strike targets with precision. Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un has talked about speeding up the mass production of these weapons. Government media gave information about this on Friday. The country conducted the test at a time when the US, South Korea and Japan are conducting joint … Read more
