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UPI growth pushes banks to look beyond payments for revenue: McKinsey

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The rapid growth of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is putting pressure on traditional payment revenue streams, pushing banks and fintech companies to look towards lendi... Read More


SC upholds hanging as mode of death penalty; dismisses PIL for alternative way to execute death row prisoners

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking an alternative and more dignified method of executing death row convicts, declining to interfere with hanging as the existin... Read More


"BJP only party to work for women's welfare": Newly appointed BJP National Secretary Kavita Patidar

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Newly appointed BJP National Secretary Kavita Patidar on Tuesday expressed her appreciation to the party leadership following her new role and highlighted the organisation's focu... Read More


Shakira pledges to rebuild 10 schools in earthquake-hit Colombia

Bogota, Aug. 18 -- Global pop icon Shakira made a surprise visit to the earthquake-stricken province of Choco in western Colombia, pledging to reconstruct at least 10 schools and restore a local techn... Read More


UAE claims air defence systems detected two missiles launched from Iran; both fell into sea

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 18 -- The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence on Tuesday said its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country, adding that both miss... Read More


Messi Keralam visit row: Govt lost over Rs 22 crore, action to follow after probe, says CM Satheesan

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 18 -- Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Tuesday said the inquiry into the controversy surrounding football icon Lionel Messi's proposed visit to the state has been comple... Read More


Bhupender Yadav welcomes BRICS environment ministers; seeks stronger ties

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday welcomed ministers and delegates from BRICS member countries for the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi,... Read More


Rodri arrives in Barcelona for medical ahead of move to Spanish club

Barcelona, Aug. 18 -- Manchester City and Spain star Rodri has arrived in Barcelona for his medical ahead of his much-talked-about move to FC Barcelona, reported Sky Sports. As per Sky Sports, Rodri ... Read More


"U-Turn Ustad": Jairam Ramesh alleges Modi Government sabotaging census 2027 with no-drop-down menu for castes

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday renewed its attack on the Centre over the caste enumeration format in Census 2027, alleging that it is trying to "sabotage" the Census by not... Read More


Sri Lankan veteran Chandimal taken for scans after injuring neck, shoulder during Galle Test

Galle, Aug. 18 -- Sri Lankan veteran Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital after injuring his shoulder and neck while diving to save a boundary during day four of the Galle Test against India on Tues... Read More