Punjab Faces An Internet Blackout As Authorities Hunt Down Sikh Preacher
Over 30 million people in the North Indian state of Punjab have been affected by an internet shutdown, as imposed due to a search for Amritpal Singh Sandhu, a Sikh preacher who has been fighting to create a separate Sikh state.
Digital Payments in India have Reached a Zenith
Digital payments have seen explosive growth within India in recent years. Overall, India had the largest number of digital payments of any country in 2021, at 48 billion -- more than the next 4 countries combined.
G20 Summit in Bengaluru Concludes
India recently hosted the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank governors meeting in the city of Bengaluru. This is the first major G20 meeting since India assumed the presidency of the G20 in December 2022.
BBC headquarters raided by Indian Tax Officials after Documentary on Modi
The Indian income tax department conducted raids in BBC’s Mumbai and Delhi headquarters on Tuesday Feb. 14, alleging tax evasion.
Indian Army Returns After Providing Relief In Turkey
After providing extensive services and aid to Turkey after an earthquake struck the area, the Indian Army’s medical team is returning back home.
2022 Remittances Projection: India Set to Hit $100 billion in 2022
During their Migration and Development Brief, the World Bank stated that India is expected to receive a record $100 billion in remittance in 2022, the first time a single country has reached this number.