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Opinion | What Happens Once Trump Presses The Nuclear 'Test' Button?
With China and Russia already rushing to modernise their nuclear arsenals, the US move to resume nuclear testing pushes the concepts of deterrence and stability to its limits.
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Delhi Government Launches School Web App To Modernise Education And Enhance Transparency
The app enhances communication between schools and parents by providing regular updates on students' academic progress.
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UP's Pilgrimage Push As PM Modi Prepares For 'Dhwaj' Ceremony In Ayodhya
Over the past eight years, the Yogi Adityanath government has spent thousands of crores to modernise and connect its temple towns.
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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Big AI Push: Google Partners With Hyderabad College To Train 50,000 Students
A major push to digitise and modernise technical education was launched today in the Medchal district of Hyderabad, with the inauguration of a large-scale collaboration between the Malla Reddy Group of Institutions and Google.
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Railways Undergo Massive Modernisation With 35,000 km Of New Tracks: Minister
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible.
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RBI to Introduce Pilot for Deposit Tokenisation Using CBDC Layer: Report
The Reserve Bank of India is set to begin a pilot for deposit tokenisation, leveraging the wholesale CBDC as its base. The initiative will test blockchain-based deposits for improved speed, security, and transparency in regulated financial markets. Officials also plan to explore tokenising money market instruments, including commercial papers, as p...
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Opinion | Rajasthan High Court Abolishes Princely Titles - Yet Indian Courts Cling To 'My Lord'
As the courts increasingly see a generation of Gen Z lawyers and litigants enter their halls, they must modernise their modes of communication. The rigid and antiquated language of the courtroom risks alienating the very public it serves.
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Bright Idea, Dark Reality: Madhya Pradesh Anganwadis Get LED TVs, But No Electricity
In Madhya Pradesh's Umaria district, officials distributed shiny new LED TVs and water filters to 116 Anganwadi centres as part of the 'Saksham Anganwadi' modernisation drive. The catch? Not one of these centres has an electricity connection.
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CFTC Explores Stablecoins Collateral Initiative in US Derivatives Market
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed allowing stablecoins and tokenised assets as collateral in derivatives markets. Acting chair Caroline Pham said the plan would modernise collateral frameworks, with feedback open until October 20. Crypto executives from Circle, Coinbase, and Ripple welcomed the initiative, calling it a...
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Oversees Drone Test, Orders AI Development
Drones are emerging as a "major military activity asset, raising it as a top-priority and important task in modernising the armed forces of the DPRK," Kim Jong Un reportedly said.
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American Express Launches NFT Passport Stamps to Commemorate Travel Memories
American Express has rolled out NFT passport stamps for US cardholders, stored on Ethereum’s Base network. The digital stamps can be customised to highlight travel experiences like meals, hotels, or monuments. This initiative modernises the fading tradition of passport stamps and aligns Amex with global brands experimenting with NFTs, including L...
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London Stock Exchange Completes First Blockchain-Powered Fundraising via DMI Platform
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has executed its first blockchain-powered fundraising through its new Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the platform facilitated a private fundraise by MembersCap. The LSEG is the first global exchange to integrate blockchain across issuance, trading, and s...
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"We Call That A Bus": Maryam Nawaz Trolled After Unveiling Pakistan's "First Trackless Tram"
Many internet users were not convinced and pointed out thata trackless tram is essentially a bus, questioning the hype surrounding the project.
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Rs 96,000 Crore Spent On India's Airports In Last 5 Years: Minister
The Airports Authority of India and public-private partnerships have incurred a capital expenditure (capex) of more than Rs 96,000 crore during FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25 on the development, upgradation, and modernisation of airports in the country
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Opinion | What Happens Once Trump Presses The Nuclear 'Test' Button?
With China and Russia already rushing to modernise their nuclear arsenals, the US move to resume nuclear testing pushes the concepts of deterrence and stability to its limits.
-
Delhi Government Launches School Web App To Modernise Education And Enhance Transparency
The app enhances communication between schools and parents by providing regular updates on students' academic progress.
-
UP's Pilgrimage Push As PM Modi Prepares For 'Dhwaj' Ceremony In Ayodhya
Over the past eight years, the Yogi Adityanath government has spent thousands of crores to modernise and connect its temple towns.
-
Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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Big AI Push: Google Partners With Hyderabad College To Train 50,000 Students
A major push to digitise and modernise technical education was launched today in the Medchal district of Hyderabad, with the inauguration of a large-scale collaboration between the Malla Reddy Group of Institutions and Google.
-
Railways Undergo Massive Modernisation With 35,000 km Of New Tracks: Minister
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible.
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RBI to Introduce Pilot for Deposit Tokenisation Using CBDC Layer: Report
The Reserve Bank of India is set to begin a pilot for deposit tokenisation, leveraging the wholesale CBDC as its base. The initiative will test blockchain-based deposits for improved speed, security, and transparency in regulated financial markets. Officials also plan to explore tokenising money market instruments, including commercial papers, as p...
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Opinion | Rajasthan High Court Abolishes Princely Titles - Yet Indian Courts Cling To 'My Lord'
As the courts increasingly see a generation of Gen Z lawyers and litigants enter their halls, they must modernise their modes of communication. The rigid and antiquated language of the courtroom risks alienating the very public it serves.
-
Bright Idea, Dark Reality: Madhya Pradesh Anganwadis Get LED TVs, But No Electricity
In Madhya Pradesh's Umaria district, officials distributed shiny new LED TVs and water filters to 116 Anganwadi centres as part of the 'Saksham Anganwadi' modernisation drive. The catch? Not one of these centres has an electricity connection.
-
CFTC Explores Stablecoins Collateral Initiative in US Derivatives Market
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed allowing stablecoins and tokenised assets as collateral in derivatives markets. Acting chair Caroline Pham said the plan would modernise collateral frameworks, with feedback open until October 20. Crypto executives from Circle, Coinbase, and Ripple welcomed the initiative, calling it a...
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Oversees Drone Test, Orders AI Development
Drones are emerging as a "major military activity asset, raising it as a top-priority and important task in modernising the armed forces of the DPRK," Kim Jong Un reportedly said.
-
American Express Launches NFT Passport Stamps to Commemorate Travel Memories
American Express has rolled out NFT passport stamps for US cardholders, stored on Ethereum’s Base network. The digital stamps can be customised to highlight travel experiences like meals, hotels, or monuments. This initiative modernises the fading tradition of passport stamps and aligns Amex with global brands experimenting with NFTs, including L...
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London Stock Exchange Completes First Blockchain-Powered Fundraising via DMI Platform
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has executed its first blockchain-powered fundraising through its new Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the platform facilitated a private fundraise by MembersCap. The LSEG is the first global exchange to integrate blockchain across issuance, trading, and s...
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"We Call That A Bus": Maryam Nawaz Trolled After Unveiling Pakistan's "First Trackless Tram"
Many internet users were not convinced and pointed out thata trackless tram is essentially a bus, questioning the hype surrounding the project.
-
Rs 96,000 Crore Spent On India's Airports In Last 5 Years: Minister
The Airports Authority of India and public-private partnerships have incurred a capital expenditure (capex) of more than Rs 96,000 crore during FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25 on the development, upgradation, and modernisation of airports in the country
