Recent Views 11 UPI clocks record monthly transactions as October payments cross 25.5 billion, with daily value topping Rs 1 lakh crore MUMBAI: UPI transactions crossed the 25-billion mark for the first time in Oct, while average daily transaction value breached Rs 1 lakh crore for the first time, signalling continued growth in digital payments…
Recent Views 13 Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi walks on the field during the second half of an MLS soccer match against D.C. United, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Five yellow cards would normally leave Lionel Messi facing a one-match suspension in any other league, but the Inter Miami captain will…
Recent Views 7 Maruti, Hyundai clock highest-ever monthly domestic sales NEW DELHI: Carmakers rode festive demand to new sales records in Oct. Growth extended beyond SUVs, with Maruti Suzuki reporting stronger car sales and supply constraints in CNG vehicles, although the durability of demand after the festive season will be the next test.Maruti and Hyundai…
Recent Views 9 Rising prices of new smartphones are driving buyers towards refurbished iPhones and premium pre-owned devices NEW DELHI: Refurbished smartphones are finding more buyers in India. Rising prices of new devices are pushing consumers towards cheaper alternatives, including older iPhones, helping the secondary market grow even as new handset sales face a slowdown….
Recent Views 6 Representative images for water conservation (images- Canva) We all love to take a walk across the riverfronts in the evening. Both socially and ecologically, they hold great significance. Rivers are among the most important natural resources for everyday use, but protecting them is not always just about cleaning the water or removing…
Recent Views 8 Vaishnaw said that the work was progressing well. NEW DELHI: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday inspected the manufacturing of India’s first bullet train at BEML’s facility in Bengaluru and expressed satisfaction with the progress, highlighting the emphasis on quality and international standards.Vaishnaw said all major components were being manufactured, integrated and…
Recent Views 8 A Hollywood Hills residence once owned by pioneering actress Dorothy Dandridge has returned to the luxury real estate market, carrying an asking price of nearly $5.5 million. The 1920s Mediterranean-style property, which combines period architectural details with contemporary upgrades, is being marketed as a home with both Hollywood history and sweeping Los…
Recent Views 14 Ireland’s two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean dies aged 34 after cancer battle/ Image: Instagram Ciara Mageean spent years establishing herself among Europe’s leading middle-distance runners, culminating in the 1500 metres title at the 2024 European Championships in Rome. The two-time Olympian, who had represented Ireland on the biggest stages in athletics, died on…
Recent Views 12 EPFO will initiate the settlement process automatically after completing the prescribed identity and bank account verification. The eligible amount will then be transferred to the rightful beneficiaries. NEW DELHI: Union labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday launched WhatsApp-based services for Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers.The roll out will allow…
Recent Views 9 Taking aim at the Akali Dal, Mann alleged that the party had failed to answer for the painful incidents of sacrilege and had been reduced to the Badal family and a handful of close associates. NEW DELHI: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday alleged that the Shiromani Akali Dal, Congress and…
