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Lok Sabha passes bill to authorise govt to permit banks to levy charges on UPI transactions

India, Aug. 6 -- Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 that authorises the government to permit banks and other service providers to levy charges on... Read More


Selling our jobs like vegetables': J'khand students intensify stir over job exam 'irregularities'

India, Aug. 6 -- They are snatching our rights and selling our jobs like vegetables', said hunger striker Sabita Kumari, capturing the anger of thousands of students, who have been protesting against ... Read More


RBI targeting polymer currency notes launch in early FY28: Guv Malhotra

India, Aug. 6 -- Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the Reserve Bank of India is targeting to launch long-lasting polymer currency notes at the beginning of the next financial year. Speaking ... Read More


Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue after Indian vessel hits reef, 11 fishermen aboard safe

India, Aug. 6 -- An Indian fishing vessel with 11 crew members met with an accident in Sri Lankan waters, prompting a rescue operation by the island nation's navy, according to an official statement o... Read More


Bombay HC reverses acquittal, 10 years for ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal accused of sexual assault

India, Aug. 6 -- The Bombay High Court on Thursday convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal on charges of sexual assault in a 2013 sexual assault case and set aside a sessions court order acquitti... Read More


Kejriwal alleges Centre plans ethanol blending in diesel, ATF; BJP claims 'fake news'

India, Aug. 6 -- Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya engaged in a war of words on X on Thursday, with the AAP leader alleging that the Centre pl... Read More


TN govt to launch 'Vetri Vaanmagal' scheme to train women farmers in drone tech

India, Aug. 6 -- The TVK government on Thursday announced the introduction of 'Vetri Vaanmagal' scheme for women farmers, who will be given training in drone operation to ease their agricultural activ... Read More


Who's Raising Our Children-Parents or AI?

India, Aug. 6 -- By Tama Leaver for The Conversation New data released this week shows 54 per cent of Australian children and teens are using artificial intelligence tools for personal and social rea... Read More


Rivers swell across Uttarakhand as heavy rain triggers alerts, road closures

India, Aug. 6 -- Several rivers in Uttarakhand, including the Alaknanda, Mandakini and Bhagirathi, were flowing at or above warning and danger levels on Thursday following continuous rainfall, prompti... Read More


Tarun Tejpal to move Supreme court after Bombay HC convicts him in 2013 sexual assault case

India, Aug. 6 -- Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal said on Thursday he would challenge the Bombay High Court's decision convicting him in a 2013 sexual assault case, calling the verdict "wrong" and c... Read More