1.Russia, India may soon accept each other's RuPay, Mir payment systems.-Cards based on Russia’s Mir payment system may soon be accepted at ATMs and the Point of Sale terminals in India as the two nations continue discussion to build a financial system which would not be affected by Western sanctions on Russia.-deccanherald.com
2.Singapore PM says global geopolitical tensions affect security in Asia-Pacific.-Worsening U.S.-China relations are making it "almost impossible" to work together on pressing global issues like climate change, pandemics, and nuclear proliferation, Lee Hsien Loong said.-hindustantimes.com
3.The newly-appointed brand ambassador for tourism promotions in Sri Lanka and former international cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya on August 21 expressed his gratitude towards India for its assistance during the unparalleled crisis. “Last 3 months were difficult for Sri Lanka; things are now getting better. The Government is slowly trying to get things into the right place, it is time to promote tourism in Sri Lanka. I'm promoting SL tourism in India, especially in Gujarat.-dnaindia.com
4.Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in Canada: Thousands attend India Day Festival, Grand Parade in Toronto.The parade featured multiple floats, with representation from 25 Indian states, as well as over 15 marching groups that joined the festivities that lasted for nearly 12 hours in downtown Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square.-hindustantimes.com
5.Foreign minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said ties between India and China are going through a “very difficult phase” as he spoke about the Galwan Valley stand-off and Beijing's “disregard” for the border pacts. Jaishankar said the problem has not been resolved and that has been clearly casting a shadow.-hindustantimes.com
6.The finance ministry on Sunday said the government is not planning to charge for payments through the unified payments interface (UPI) channel, putting to rest speculation following a recent Reserve Bank of India (RBI) discussion paper on digital payment charges.-livemint.com
7.Union Minister Jitendra Singh unveils India's first Hydrogen fuel cell bus.-Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Jitendra Singh launched India's first indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune on Sunday.-livemint.com
8.Delhi Police on Monday heightened the security at the Singhu and Ghazipur borders on the Delhi-Meerut expressway ahead of a farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar against unemployment. Barricades have been put up at the Singhu border, located at North-West Delhi and Ghazipur border.Earlier, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) - an umbrella body of farmers - had announced the beginning of its 75-hour sit-in in Lakhimpur Kheri of Uttar Pradesh from Thursday to press their pending demands.-ndtv.com
9.Imported consignments of milk and milk products, pork and pork products and fish and fish products will be required to be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a competent authority of the exporting country.The FSSAI, in this regard, has issued an order regarding requirement of a health certificate to be accompanied with the import of food consignment beginning November 1, 2022.-fnbnews.com
10.IHCL announced the debut of its first Vivanta hotel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The hotel boasts of a contemporary design that pays tribute to the city’s vibrant spirit.Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President, IHCL, said, “The opening of this hotel is in line with IHCL’s strategy of strengthening its presence in India’s key cities. Ahmedabad has emerged as an important economic and industrial centre and we believe that it has tremendous business and tourism potential.-hospitalitybizindia.com
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