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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

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

Women breaking glass ceilings in every sphere: Leading Indian businesswomen

A panel discussion of the country's leading businesswomen at the 'NDTV World Summit 2024' highlighted the vital role of women workforce in fostering a better future, creating a new paradigm of leadership and also breaking new benchmarks on the global stage.

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

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

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

Unfortunate for people of Wayanad: BJP on Priyanka Gandhi's nomination

Wayanad bypoll: BJP's Dushyant Gautam takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi

BJP's national general secretary Dushyant Gautam took a sharp dig at Priyanka Gandhi, even as the latter prepares to file her nomination papers from the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday. He also took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi for 'running away' from the constituency.

Oct 23, 2024

As Wayanad waits, Rahul Gandhi says none better than Priyanka to be constituency's voice

Massive turnout at Priyanka Gandhi's roadshow in Wayanad

Huge crowd turned out for Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday as she headed to the Wayanad Collectorate to file her nomination for bypolls to the constituency which was vacated by her brother Rahul Gandhi.

Oct 23, 2024

Death toll in Bengaluru building collapse rises to five

Death toll in Bengaluru building collapse after heavy rains rises to 5

The death toll in the Bengaluru building collapse rose to five on Wednesday morning.

Oct 23, 2024

Maha Assembly poll: Shiv Sena (Shinde) releases first list of 45 candidates

Shiv Sena has released its first list of 45 candidates by re-nominating the sitting legislators and ministers who remained with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after he staged a rebellion in June 2022.

Oct 23, 2024

More than 10 pc votes polled in US polls, two weeks before election day

US presidential Elections 2024: More than 10 pc votes cast in US polls, two weeks before election day

More than 10 per cent of registered voters in the US had already voted by Tuesday with election day still two weeks away.

Oct 23, 2024

BRICS summit 2024: PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with Xi Jinping today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping -- their first since the 2020 Galwan clash.

Oct 23, 2024

Wayanad bypolls: Supporters line up on roads as Priyanka Gandhi heads for nomination filing

After Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Kerala's Wayanad to file her nomination, the people were lining up on the roads to have a glimpse of her, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Oct 23, 2024

India and Pakistan extend validity of agreement on Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

India and Pakistan on Tuesday decided, through diplomatic channels, to extend the validity of the agreement on Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for a further period of five years.

Oct 23, 2024

India gearing up for 2nd white revolution, says HM Shah at NDDB diamond jubilee celebrations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said India is gearing up for a second white revolution and aims to connect all the eight crore milk-producing farmers to the cooperative infrastructure in the near future.

Oct 22, 2024

Huge ruckus in JPC meet on Waqf Bill: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee breaks glass bottle, suspended

A heated argument escalated during the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, resulting in Trinamool Congress MP, Kalyan Banerjee breaking a glass bottle.

Oct 22, 2024

J&K Police refutes rumours of non-local workers being asked to leave Valley

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on Tuesday dispelled rumours that non-local workers were being asked by the administration to leave the Valley in the aftermath of the Gagangir terrorist attack in which seven people were killed.

Oct 22, 2024

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Articles by IBT News Desk

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

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

Women breaking glass ceilings in every sphere: Leading Indian businesswomen

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

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

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

Wayanad bypoll: BJP's Dushyant Gautam takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi

Massive turnout at Priyanka Gandhi's roadshow in Wayanad

Death toll in Bengaluru building collapse after heavy rains rises to 5

Maha Assembly poll: Shiv Sena (Shinde) releases first list of 45 candidates

US presidential Elections 2024: More than 10 pc votes cast in US polls, two weeks before election day

BRICS summit 2024: PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with Xi Jinping today

Wayanad bypolls: Supporters line up on roads as Priyanka Gandhi heads for nomination filing

India and Pakistan extend validity of agreement on Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

India gearing up for 2nd white revolution, says HM Shah at NDDB diamond jubilee celebrations

Huge ruckus in JPC meet on Waqf Bill: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee breaks glass bottle, suspended

J&K Police refutes rumours of non-local workers being asked to leave Valley

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

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'