India’s Lok Sabha has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans online games involving monetary deposits and rewards—covering fantasy sports, cards, rummy, and poker. A new regulatory authority will classify and regulate permissible gaming like e-sports while outlawing money-based gaming. Apps in the Crosshairs: Indian Platforms Facing Curtailment or Closure…
The Indian Council for Technical Research and Development (ICTRD) proudly celebrated the 79th Independence Day with grandeur and patriotic fervor at its headquarters. The program brought together members, dignitaries, and staff to honor the spirit of freedom and reaffirm their commitment to national development through innovation and research. The celebration commenced with the flag hoisting…
The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great pride and enthusiasm at VMV Commerce, JMT Arts, and JJP Science College, Nagpur, where Dr. Ketan Mohitkar was invited as the Chief Guest. The celebration was marked by a patriotic spirit, inspiring addresses, and the inauguration of a vibrant arts exhibition. The event was graced by distinguished…
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced SwaRail, a new mobile application that brings together nearly all railway-related services under one digital platform. Created by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), SwaRail is currently in its testing phase (version v127) and is available on the Google Play Store for Android users….
On Friday, the Indian Army announced that it had delivered a strong response to a series of coordinated assaults by the Pakistan Armed Forces along the western border, including the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir during the night of May 8-9. The Army confirmed that the drone attacks were successfully thwarted. In…
In its most extensive operation against terror networks based in Pakistan, the Indian armed forces launched precision strikes in the early hours of Wednesday, destroying nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Among the targets were the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Indian forces carried out the strikes, dubbing them Operation Sindoor, in response…
Starting February 1, 2025, UPI transaction IDs containing special characters like #, @, $, or * will be automatically rejected by the central system. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced updated guidelines for UPI transactions to enhance security and compliance. NPCI Implements New Guidelines for UPI Transaction IDs The NPCI, which regulates…
Nagpur, January 26, 2025 – The 76th Republic Day of India was celebrated with immense zeal at the Indian Council for Technical Research and Development (ICTRD) headquarters in Nagpur. The occasion featured a grand ceremony, attended by all team members and trainees of ICTRD, who united to pay tribute to the nation’s heritage and democratic…
India offers a variety of visa options catering to different purposes, from employment and business to tourism and medical needs. Each visa type comes with specific conditions, duration, and eligibility criteria. Below is a detailed overview of the primary visa types available for foreign nationals visiting India. 1. Employment Visa Purpose and Eligibility: The Employment…
The Union Budget has long been a key event in India’s financial calendar, but its presentation date has undergone significant changes in recent years. While it was traditionally presented at the end of February, the shift to February 1 has become a well-established trend. This shift, initiated in 2017, carries a deeper rationale than just…
