India

Benefits of digital payments reflect in rapid decline of cash transactions, says RBI economist

In the last three years, digital transactions have surged in such a fashion in India that cash usage, which still accounts for 60 per cent of consumer expenditure (as of March 2024) is rapidly declining, according to a paper by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) economist.

Oct 24, 2024

Indian stock market opens flat as FII outflow continues

The Indian stock market opened flat on Thursday as buying was seen in auto, IT, PSU bank, financial services and pharma sectors during the early trade.

Oct 24, 2024

India earmarked 4.6 percent of its GDP for education from 2015 to 2024: UNESCO

India earmarked about 4.1 per cent to 4.6 per cent of its GDP between 2015 and 2024 to boost education in the country, according to a new report by UNESCO.

Oct 24, 2024

Tragic accident claims lives of two NEET aspirants in Jammu [details]

The accident victims, residents of Rajouri and Doda districts of Jammu province, were preparing for NEET.

Oct 23, 2024

A family photo ceremony prior to the 16th BRICS Summit plenary session

BRICS Summit 2024 Multilateralism for Global Development and Security

The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan marked a milestone in international diplomacy, with the UAE joining as a full member. Leaders discussed key issues like reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar in trade and counter-terrorism.

Oct 23, 2024

Ola Electric's stock may trade below its debut price of Rs 76, no respite seen

Facing a barrage of customer complaints amid poor after-sale service, Bhavish Aggarwal-run Ola Electric saw its stock plummet to a record low on Wednesday -- below Rs 80 apiece in the morning trade -- as market experts said the share may soon trade below its debut price of Rs 76.

Oct 23, 2024

Bombay HC grants bail to Chhota Rajan in hotelier murder case, suspends life term

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to mafia don Rajendra S. Nikalje, alias Chhota Rajan and suspended his life sentence in the case of the sensational murder of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty in 2001.

Oct 23, 2024

49 illnesses reported after E coli outbreak linked to McDonald's

One dead, 49 sick after eating McDonald's burgers amid E. coli outbreak [details]

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers has led to 49 illnesses, including one death, in the United States

Oct 23, 2024

India Century to promote humanity's triumph: PM Modi

PM Modi to BRICS leaders: No place for double standards on terrorism, terror financing

Reiterating his call for dialogue and diplomacy, and not war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged firm support of all BRICS members on the issue of terrorism, emphasising that there can be no "double standards" on the serious matter.

Oct 23, 2024

Pant overtakes Kohli in ICC Test batting rankings; Ravindra enters top 20

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has overtaken his team-mate Virat Kohli in the ICC Test batting rankings, while New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra enters top 20 list in the same category.

Oct 23, 2024

Sensex ends lower, market trend remains positive

The Indian stock market closed marginally low on Wednesday as selling was seen in auto, pharma, and metal sectors.

Oct 23, 2024

Shraddha Kapoor pulls off a prank in Shah Rukh Khan's name; it's hilarious

Actress Shraddha Kapoor hilariously pranked shutterbugs to avoid getting clicked and used Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's name as bait.

Oct 23, 2024

Cyclone Dana to make landfall between Bhitarkanika-Dhamara in Odisha

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted that the impending cyclonic storm Dana is expected to hit the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika of Kendrapara district and Dhamara area of Bhadrak district on October 24 and 25.

Oct 23, 2024

More than 30 countries willing to join BRICS as process for forming multipolar world underway: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that more than 30 countries have expressed a desire to join the BRICS alliance, an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa which had added four new members - Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates - in January, this year.

Oct 23, 2024

Cash transactions decline rapidly in India as digital payments surge: RBI economist

Oct 23, 2024

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India

Benefits of digital payments reflect in rapid decline of cash transactions, says RBI economist

Indian stock market opens flat as FII outflow continues

India earmarked 4.6 percent of its GDP for education from 2015 to 2024: UNESCO

Tragic accident claims lives of two NEET aspirants in Jammu [details]

BRICS Summit 2024 Multilateralism for Global Development and Security

Ola Electric's stock may trade below its debut price of Rs 76, no respite seen

Bombay HC grants bail to Chhota Rajan in hotelier murder case, suspends life term

One dead, 49 sick after eating McDonald's burgers amid E. coli outbreak [details]

PM Modi to BRICS leaders: No place for double standards on terrorism, terror financing

Pant overtakes Kohli in ICC Test batting rankings; Ravindra enters top 20

Sensex ends lower, market trend remains positive

Shraddha Kapoor pulls off a prank in Shah Rukh Khan's name; it's hilarious

Cyclone Dana to make landfall between Bhitarkanika-Dhamara in Odisha

More than 30 countries willing to join BRICS as process for forming multipolar world underway: Putin

Cash transactions decline rapidly in India as digital payments surge: RBI economist

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh