India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued its upward trajectory in July, clocking its highest-ever monthly transaction value. According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the platform touched a new peak in transaction volumes, while the value of transactions reached Rs 29.88 lakh crore in July.The platform processed 23.66 billion transactions…
Responding to the growing protests in Karnataka, chief minister DK Shivakumar appealed on Saturday to organisations opposing the release of water to withdraw their proposed agitation. NEW DELHI: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Karnataka government to immediately release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, arguing that…
India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s Commonwealth Games silver medallist Jadumani Singh Mandengbam may have missed out on a gold medal in Glasgow, but the 22-year-old boxer believes a major part of his success has come from the unwavering support of veteran pugilist Sarita Devi.After finishing second in the men’s 55kg category,…
According to Ukrainian authorities, Russia fired 27 ballistic missiles during the barrage, but only one was intercepted One of the worst-hit areas was Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, where seven people died and 14 others were injured According to Ukrainian authorities, Russia fired 27 ballistic missiles during the barrage, but only one was intercepted One of the…
According to the FIR, the complainant alleged that the video was likely to promote hostility and disturb public order and communal harmony NEW DELHI: Ladakh Police on Saturday registered a zero FIR against social media influencer Yogesh Parmar over the circulation of a Facebook video that allegedly contains objectionable remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit…
File Pic: UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, left, talks to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. (AP Photo) Gianni Infantino’s ambitious plan to reshape FIFA’s commercial future has suffered a major setback, but the battle for control of global football politics may have only just begun.After FIFA was forced to abandon its proposal to create a $20 billion…
PM Modi addresses the gathering during the inauguration of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre, in Mysuru, Karnataka NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka in Karnataka’s Mysuru, describing it as a centre that would inspire young Indians to embrace the ideals of nation-building, service…
File photo: Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja (left) and India’s Soman Rana, Shubham Juyal celebrate after their podium finish Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche, ending mountaineering legend. India bags more medals to take CWG 2026 tally to 30. Rahul Gandhi says NEET students deserve PM Modi’s apology, not forgiveness. Tougher anti-paper leak law comes…
Rajat Patidar (PTI Photo) RCB’ title winning captain Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of the Central Zone squad for the 2026 Duleep Trophy, with Rinku Singh named his deputy for the prestigious domestic tournament, scheduled to be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from August 23 to September 10.The leadership duo…
Nathula Border gate (ANI image) Border trade through the Nathula Pass in East Sikkim, a key segment of the ancient Silk Route connecting India and China, resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended for nearly six years. A formal reopening ceremony was held at Nathula, with officials from both countries participating in the event.The trade route…