Day: December 21, 2024

2024 Recap: PM Modi’s Notable International Trips, Including US and Ukraine Visits

Manish Kumar

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 embarked on several crucial foreign visits, including his state visit to the US, and visits to Ukraine, Russia, and Italy. These visits bolstered India’s standing in the global geopolitics. In 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on crucial visits to major countries, including the United States of America, Russia, France, Italy, and Ukraine, among others. These visits were significant for the fact that each visit bolstered India’s position in the shifting geopolitical scenario. In the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Indian PM…

Passengers Kill Delhi Cab Driver Over ₹400 Fare Payment

Manish Kumar

The cab driver told the police that the accused did not want to pay the fare of Rs 400 and started fighting with him resulting in one of the passengers stabbing him in his abdomen. A 26-year-old cab driver was stabbed to death by a passenger and his friend after a fight sparked over the fare of Rs 400 in northeast Delhi’s Sonia Vihar, police said on Thursday. The incident took place during the intervening night of December 17 and 18. Sandeep, who was an app-based taxi driver was found…

Security Alert: Rapido Fixes That Compromised User and Driver Data

Manish Kumar

Rapido has announced that it has resolved a bug in its feedback form that had exposed sensitive data, including the names and phone numbers of thousands of users and drivers who were registered on the platform. A significant bug in Rapido, an Indian bike-taxi aggregator app has exposed sensitive personal data of thousands of users and drivers across the country. The leaked information included full names, phone numbers, and email addresses, which has raised serious privacy and security concerns. The Rapido data breach highlights the critical importance of robust data…

BJP MP PP Chaudhary to Lead Joint Parliamentary Panel for ‘One Nation, One Election’

Manish Kumar

The One Nation, One Election Bill proposes simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies across India. This initiative is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimise disruption caused by frequent elections in the country. One Nation, One Election: The Lok Sabha Secretariat announced on Thursday that senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Member of Parliament PP Chaudhary has been appointed as the chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) tasked with examining the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill. This committee will scrutinize legislative measures related to…

Provident Fund Claims Made Easy: EPFO Enables ATM Withdrawals Through E-Wallets

Manish Kumar

EPFO is set to revolutionise the PF withdrawal process with e-wallet access and ATM withdrawals. Know about this employee-friendly initiative’s latest updates, benefits, and expected rollout. Employees in India may soon be able to access their provident fund (PF) claim amounts directly through e-wallets. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is planning to introduce this facility, along with the option to withdraw PF claims using ATMs. Currently, employees have to rely on the EPFO ​​portal to receive their PF funds online. The settled funds are transferred to the linked bank…

After 43 Years, PM Modi’s Visit to Kuwait Rekindles Bilateral Ties

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Kuwait, marking the first Indian PM’s trip to the Gulf nation in 43 years. Focused on strengthening trade, energy, and cultural ties, the visit also includes key discussions with the Amir and GCC leaders, highlighting India-Kuwait’s growing partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a two-day visit to Kuwait, the first visit by an Indian prime minister to a Gulf country since Indira Gandhi’s visit in 1981. The visit is scheduled to strengthen bilateral ties in the field of trade, economic, energy and people-to-people relations.…

Sitharaman’s Jaisalmer Pre-Budget Consultation Highlights States’ Demand for 50-Year Interest-Free Loans

Manish Kumar

Ahead of the Union Budget 2025, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala held a pre-consultation meeting with the finance ministers of the states and UTs. During the meeting, the states raised key demands from the Centre. In a pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, state finance ministers demanded more funds under the 50-year interest-free loan scheme. Sitharaman said in her statement that due to a healthy macroeconomic environment, faster tax collection and efficiency, the amount transferred to the states in the last 45 months under the 15th…

CM Yogi Increases Jewar Airport Land Compensation by ₹1,200/Sqm, Earning Farmers’ Praise

Manish Kumar

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a conversation with the farmers in Jewar who gave their land for the Noida International Airport. During the conversation, CM announced an increase in compensation. In a major announcement for Jewar farmers, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced an increase in compensation to farmers for land acquisition to build the Jewar Airport by Rs 1,200 per square metre. The rate has now been revised from Rs 3,100 per sqm to Rs 4,300 per sqm, an official statement from the state government said.…