India successfully launches GSAT-6A communication satellite ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F08 carrying the GSAT6A communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Today's launch adds another feather in ISRO's cap as it is mastering the technique of making home-made communication satellites. The GSAT-6A satellite will be put into orbit around 17 minutes after the rocket's liftoff.  GSLV Mk … Continue reading

EPFO launches portal for pensioners EPFO has launched the pensioner’s portal through which all EPFO pensioners may get the details of pension-related information. The pensioner’s portal is a recently launched service where details like pension payment order number, payment order details, passbook information and other related information are available.  The enhanced “Track eKYC” facility for the convenience of members have … Continue reading

NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission signs SOI with SAP Global NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission announced the signing of a Statement of Intent (SOI) with SAP to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. As part of the SOI, SAP in 2018 will adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATL) for five years to nurture the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning … Continue reading

Department of Posts launches Cool EMS Service between India and Japan Ministry of Communications has launched the Cool EMS Service between India and Japan. Cool EMS service is one-way service from Japan to India which allows customers in India to import Japanese food items for personal use which is allowed under Indian regulations. Initially, Cool EMS Service will be available … Continue reading

Jual Oram Launches Tribes India E-Commerce Portal and M-Commerce App The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram launched ‘e-Tribes: Tribes India’. It is an initiative for digital commerce at Tribes India Outlet in New Delhi. It included launch of e-commerce portal of TRIFED, www.tribesindia.com and M-commerce, android app ‘Tribes India’. The Minister also launched the Tribes India banner on Snapdeal, Amazon, Paytm and … Continue reading

GIFT, Deloitte Sign MoU to Promote IFSC Operations GIFT City has signed an MoU with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTILLP), which renders consultancy services, for mutual cooperation in areas related to international financial services. GIFT City is a global business district offering a platform for business opportunities in international and domestic business operations.The MoU was signed with … Continue reading

Google Acquires GIF Search Platform Tenor Technology giant Google has acquired US-based Tenor, a GIF platform for Android, iOS, and desktop. Tenor's GIF-searching functionality will be integrated into Google Images and Gboard, the company's virtual keyboard. However, Tenor will continue to operate as a separate brand and Google will invest in their technology.

Surat Becomes 1st District to Have 100% Solar Powered Health Centres Gujarat's Surat district has become the first district in the country to have 100 percent solar powered Primary Health Centers (PHC). There are a total of 52 PHCs in the district and all of them are now powered by solar system. This initiative will not only … Continue reading

SWIFT Introduces Universal Real-Time Payment Tracking SWIFT announces the extension of its GPI Tracker to cover all payment instructions sent across the network, enabling GPI banks to track all their SWIFT payment instructions at all times, and giving them full visibility over all their payments activity. The Tracker, which has been available since May 2017, enables banks that … Continue reading

Government Guarantee for IRFC Bonds   The Ministry of Finance has approved a proposal to provide government guarantee of Rs5,000 crore in the current financial year for Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) bonds to be subscribed by Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The guarantee fee for the amount has also been waived by the Ministry. The decision will ease the flow of … Continue reading