Government launches Bharat QR code

The Union Government has launched Bharat QR code, a quick response (QR) code to enable digital payments without card swiping machines. It is world’s first interoperable payment acceptance solution launched by Indian Government to move towards less-cash economy.

India, Uganda to expand cooperation in energy sector

 India and resource-rich Uganda agreed to expand cooperation in the energy sector and training of personnel for space programme and peaceful use of atomic energy.