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Six terrorists killed in twin encounters in Kulgam district, major achievement: J&K DGP

The Inspector General of Police Kashmir zone said that more terrorists are believed to be trapped in the encounters as security forces have plugged all escape routes.

Jul 8, 2024

Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises, Millions Affected

The devastating floods in Assam continue to wreak havoc, with the situation remaining critical. The calamity has claimed six more lives, bringing the death toll to 58. Over 23.96 lakh people across 29 districts of the state have been affected, with the Brahmaputra and several other rivers flowing above danger levels. Amid this crisis, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the Centre's full assistance.

Jul 8, 2024

Users will be able to make UPI payments to UAE merchants now

UPI Payments now available in UAE; Dubai-bound travelers to benefit

In a significant move towards globalizing digital payments, the Indian Government has announced that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will now be available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This development comes as part of the government's ongoing efforts to promote UPI as a fast and efficient digital payment method worldwide.

Jul 4, 2024

Excited Riyan Parag misplaced his passport, and two phones before travelling to Zimbabwe with the Shubman Gill-led Indian squad

Riyan Parag misplaced his passport, two phones before Zimbabwe tour; here's what happened next

Assam's all-rounder Riyan Parag misplaced his passport and two phones at the airport before joining the Indian squad for their Zimbabwe tour. Thankfully, he managed to recover all his belongings in time to catch the Harare-bound flight with his teammates.The match begins on July 6.

Jul 3, 2024

India records robust services sector growth in June, hiring at 2-year high

Survey of services sector shows robust growth in June, exports-wise

India's services sector has witnessed a robust growth in June, according to a survey conducted by HSBC. The growth was primarily driven by strong domestic demand and a record increase in export orders.

Jul 3, 2024

UPI transactions in June surge 49 per cent YoY at 13.89 billion

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions reached 13.89 billion in June, surging 49 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, data by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) showed on Monday.

Jul 2, 2024

India's manufacturing activity surges in June, hiring at 19-year high

India's manufacturing activity picked up momentum in June on the back of rising consumer demand leading to the fastest rate of hiring in 19 years, according to HSBC's final India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global.

Jul 1, 2024

India and ASEAN Unite for Cross-Border Payments

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made a significant stride towards financial integration by collaborating with four ASEAN countries to establish a platform for instantaneous cross-border retail payments.

Jul 1, 2024

Siddaramaiah meets Amit Shah; seeks implementation of Safe City Project in 5 K'taka cities

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital and demanded implementation of the Safe City Project in five cities on the lines of state capital Bengaluru.

Jun 29, 2024

LG Manoj Sinha flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra from Jammu base camp; over 4K pilgrims depart

Comprising 4,603 pilgrims, the first batch of the Amarnath Yatra reaches Kashmir, where members of civil society welcome the devotees.

Jun 28, 2024

Three terrorists killed in J&K's Doda district, encounter underway

After two back-to-back terror attacks in the Doda district on June 11 and 12, security forces have launched massive operations in the area to track down the terrorists who managed to sneak into this region.

Jun 26, 2024

Centre begins auction for telecom spectrum worth Rs 96,238 crore

The Centre on Tuesday announced it has begun the auction of spectrum worth Rs 96,238.45 crore for telecom services.

Jun 25, 2024

J&K Sub-Inspector Recruitment Scam: ED arrests mastermind under PMLA

Candidates paid Rs 30 lakh each for J&K's Police Sub-Inspector exams held on March 27, 2022. It was alleged that question papers were leaked a day before the exams and some touts managed to get question papers.

Jun 25, 2024

Indian Public Sector Banks Outshine Private Counterparts Amid Global Uncertainties

The Indian banking sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience amidst global uncertainties, according to a recent study conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI). The study revealed that public sector banks (PSBs) in India have outperformed their private and foreign counterparts in terms of efficiency.

Jun 19, 2024

Fitch Ratings upgrades India's FY25 GDP growth forecast from 7% to 7.2%

Fitch Ratings has revised India's FY25 GDP growth forecast to 7.2%, up from 7%. The upward revision is attributed to recovery in consumer spending and increasing investment trends.