10 years of UPI: Instant payments network grows from 1.78 cr annual transactions to 24,162 crore

Instant payments network grows from 1.78 crore annual transactions to 24,162 crore Ten years ago, instant digital payments through a common platform were just taking off in India. Today, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processes more than 66 crore transactions every day, becoming a central part of the country’s digital payments ecosystem.Launched on August 25,…

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: Tom Holland hints at ‘mysterious villain’ who can control the mind in new promo video |

Tom Holland hints at mysterious villain. (Image Credits: Instagram) It’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ release week, and fans are enthusiastically gearing up to watch the upcoming adrenaline-filled chapter laced with poignant feelings unfold on the silver screen. Amid the dazzling press tour across the globe, the makers shared a promo video where the cast and…

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Van-mounted solar panels generated more power than expected: Scientists explain why Suggest Title |

The capacity of solar panels fitted on campervans and off-grid vans is normally expected to be lower compared to what is advertised under real-world circumstances. However, some users of these vehicles have recorded cases where the capacity of solar panels exceeds their usual capacity due to unusually favourable weather. The reasons why some solar panels…

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Sangh backs caste census, not its divisive use: RSS publicity chief Ambekar | India News

Ambekar framed the RSS’s approach to caste through social harmony rather than structural confrontation (File photo) NEW DELHI: Drawing a line between welfare and politics on caste data, RSS national publicity head Sunil Ambekar said the Sangh backs caste census but opposes its use for “dividing society”, even as he outlined the organisation’s position on…

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Switzerland end 72-year World Cup quarter-final wait with dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia, Argentina next | Football News

Switzerland players salute supporers after winning in a penalty kick shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Switzerland has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a dramatic…

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Vikram Misri meets Bhutan counterpart, reviews India-backed development projects | India News

The talks focused on assessing the implementation of development projects supported by India in diverse fields NEW DELHI: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met his Bhutanese counterpart Dasho Pema Lektup Dorji in Thimphu on Thursday, where the two sides co-chaired the 5th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks and reviewed the progress and implementation of India-supported projects across…

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Bobby Deol recalls refusing intimate scene with Manisha Koirala in ‘Gupt’, says ‘she ate so many onions’ |

Bobby Deol recently recalled fun memories with his co-stars. He spoke about stomach-talk irritating Twinkle Khanna, fighting over hair with Rani Mukerji, nicknaming Preity Zinta “Pritam Singh,” and getting put off by onions during a scene with Manisha Koirala. Bobby next appears in Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Bandar’, releasing June 5. Bobby Deol made a successful debut…

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‘Everyone wins’: Indian firms to invest $20 billion in US across sectors, says Sergio Gor

US ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday said Indian companies are planning to invest over $20.5 billion in the United States across multiple sectors, highlighting a surge in bilateral economic engagement under President Donald Trump.“Under President Trump’s leadership investment is flowing back into the United States at record levels! Indian companies plan to invest…

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