India has emerged as a leader in the Financial Technology (FinTech) innovation and growing acceptance of its digital payments mark an important milestone in the global expansion of India’s digital payment system. The cross-border digital...
Over the last 10 years, India has witnessed phenomenal growth in the digital payments’ domain. In terms of volume, the total number of digital transactions have increased from a mere 162 crores during Financial Year (FY) 2012-13 to over 16,443...
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I. Defence and Security
Induction of Helicopter Unit at Air Force Station Thanjavur
Delivery of ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18’
Maiden Test-Firing of 1500 Horsepower (HP) Engine for Main Battle Tanks
Re-...
In this Issue
I. Defence and Security
MoD Signs Contract with MDL for 14 Fast Patrol Vessels for ICG
Launch of ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129)
Collaborative Efforts of BEL and Start-ups in Defence Production...
In this Issue
I. Defence and Security
First Training Squadron (1TS) in Port Klang, Malaysia
Digital Initiatives of Defence Accounts Department
‘INS Sagardhwani’ on Sagar Maitri Mission-4 to Establish Scientific Partnerships
Focus on Enhancing...
On 21 February 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong launched the first payment linkage between India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) and Singapore’s PayNow, which opened a new chapter in cross-border FinTech...
In this podcast, Rishi Gupta, Research Associate, VIF, talks to Ambassador VP Haran on India's bilateral ties with Bhutan. In his remarks, distinguished Guest Amb. VP Haran adds that the special ties between India and Bhutan are marked by mutual...
Chinese vice premier stresses efforts to ensure energy supply: Xinhuanet
November 2 2021
Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng on Tuesday stressed efforts to ensure the supply of energy this winter and next spring under the new concept for development. Han...
China vows closer ties with Pacific Island countries says, FM: Xinhuanet
October 22, 2021
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China is willing to work with Pacific Island countries for a closer comprehensive...
Xinjiang government refutes Western lies about human rights: Xinhuanet
October 12, 2021
The government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Monday refuted the lies fabricated by the United States and some other Western countries about human rights in...