Commonwealth News
India to jointly organise 12th World Hindi Conference in Fiji
India's External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar and Fiji's PM Sitiveni Rabuka to organise the 12th World Hindi Conference from February 15-17 in Fiji. The conference will award "Vishwa Hindi Samman" to Hindi scholars from all over the world for their remarkable...
In a first, PhonePe launches UPI international service in 5 countries
Indian PhonePe launches cross-border Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in 5 countries. Now Indian travellers can scan a QR Code and make transactions in Nepal, UAE, Singapore, Bhutan and Mauritius. In 2023, the UPI platform is expected to roll out in more countries,...
Malta launches new trans child policy in light of ‘growing number’ of gender-transitioning students
Malta Education Minister Clifton Grima launches a new policy document for schools to maintain consistency in curriculum and promote diversity teaching. The estimated target to fulfil those requirements is 2030. All the schools have been instructed to re-evaluate all...
Grenada Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Grenada! This national holiday marks Grenada’s independence on February 7, 1974. As most banks and shops are closed during the day, citizens celebrate with colourful parades and official ceremonies, spending time with friends and family.
PM Modi inaugurates India Energy Week 2023 – first major G20 event under India’s presidency
India Energy Week 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the first major event under India's G20 presidency. The major highlights were new investment and collaboration opportunities in the energy sector. He also launched solar cooktops and E20 fuel during the...
Sri Lanka National Day
Sri Lanka will be celebrating its 75th year of independence. The celebration starts with a flag-hoisting ceremony, cultural dances, national parades and various performances. All the schools and most of the businesses are closed on this day.