What is Indian ePassport & is it mandatory for current passport holders to replace theirs with a new chip-based one?

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Government of India has introduced the ePassport which is a combined paper and electronic passport featuring an embedded RFID chip and antenna. The chip securely stores the passport holder’s personal and biometric data and is visually identified by a small gold-coloured symbol on the front cover.With this rollout, India joins over…

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‘Instead of discussing the matter…’: Row erupts over India’s mango exports rejection; authorities say US inspectors did not follow protocol

[ad_1] Various mango varieties, such as Alphonso, Kesar, Banganapalli and Himayat, have gained access to the US market. (AI image) The US rejecting mango consignments from India has led to exporters destroying the fruits resulting in big losses, and Indian authorities have alleged that America did not follow the standard procedure. After Indian authorities faced…

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Stock market today: Nifty50 crosses 24,900; BSE Sensex jumps 800 points

[ad_1] Market experts anticipate sideways movement whilst following international developments, particularly US trade negotiations with India and China. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices rallied on Wednesday. While Nifty50 went above 24,900, BSE Sensex surged 800 points. At 10:40 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,937.70, up 253.80…

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Chipping away at ties: China slams US AI chip curbs, vows retaliation against ‘bullying’

[ad_1] China on Wednesday sharply rebuked the United States over its latest warnings against the use of Chinese-made artificial intelligence chips, calling Washington’s moves “unilateral bullying and protectionism” that threaten global tech supply chains.The condemnation came after the US government issued fresh guidelines cautioning firms that using Chinese high-tech semiconductors, particularly Huawei’s Ascend AI chips,…

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