India’s digital payments network continued its rapid expansion in May, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions climbing to their highest-ever monthly levels in both value and volume, latest data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) showed.During the month, UPI handled 23.2 billion transactions worth Rs 29.90 lakh crore, surpassing the previous month’s figures…
In order to strengthen the crucial strategic partnership with India, Australia’s deputy prime minister and defence minister, Richard Marles, co-chaired the second India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi. During the meeting, the defence ministers of the two countries discussed the progress of this pivotal relationship since the first such dialogue was held in Australia…
India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in May, supported by strong domestic demand, infrastructure-led activity and rising new business orders, even as higher costs linked to the Middle East conflict continued to weigh on manufacturers, a monthly survey showed on Monday.The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)…
Steve Carell didn’t just become a comedian. He became a conscience. From ‘The Office’ to ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ to ‘Anchorman’ to ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ to ‘The Big Short’ to ‘Beautiful Boy.‘ He has been in some of the funniest and most emotionally resonant films and television shows of the last three decades. He has been…
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh will perform at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 12, 2026 — a first for South Asian artists. Announcing it at his Toronto show, Diljit called it historic, emotionally recalling his mother’s belief in him, though she’d never heard of Wembley. As Diljit Dosanjh gears up for his much-anticipated performance at London’s…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is one of cricket’s biggest match-winners, scoring an unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL final in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, Kohli guided the team home and finished the season with 675 runs. Head coach Andy Flower praised…
NEW DELHI: India has recorded a significant decline in infant deaths over the past decade, with the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) falling to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. Yet behind the national progress lies a sharply uneven picture, with some states approaching developed-world child survival standards while others continue to struggle with…
For many, snakes inspire fear, mystery, caution and fascination. And sometimes, all feelings at once. But in several parts of the world, the slithering creatures are respected, celebrated and considered angels. Snakes are woven into religious beliefs, folklore and cultural traditions. But it’s not just India but villages in Italy too where snakes are revered….
Giant posters in Coimbatore suggest K Annamalai may launch a new political movement. Supporters are calling for his leadership. COIMBATORE: Giant posters put up by supporters of former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai across Coimbatore have intensified political speculation that he could be preparing to launch a new political movement amid reports of growing…
Image source: CJP website Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday announced that he will return to India on June 6 to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses.In a video posted on X and Instagram, Dipke called on supporters and students to join him…