Surpassing world’s leading digital payments platforms, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed nearly Rs 81 lakh crore transactions in the April-July period this year, which is a staggering 37 per cent increase (year-on-year).
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Calcutta HC directs immediate release of 'Nabanna Abhijan' convenor
The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Kolkata Police to release Sayan Lahiri, one of the convenors of the 'Nabanna Abhijan' (March to Secretariat) on August 27 condemning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month.
Congress reshuffle: New AICC secretaries and joint secretaries appointed
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday appointed party functionaries as AICC Secretaries and Joint Secretaries in different states, assigning them to work with the respective General Secretaries and In-charges with immediate effect.
Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren joins BJP
After ending his political journey of four and a half decades with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), former chief minister Champai Soren formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday.
PM Modi slams Opposition for 'putting brakes' on development of Vadhvan Port
Asserting that the Rs 76,000-crore Vadhvan Port will be the largest container port in the country which will change the nation's economic landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday criticised the opposition for putting brakes on the development of the project.
India’s fintech industry received record $31 bn investment in last 10 years: PM Modi
India's fintech revolution is improving financial inclusion as well as driving innovation and in the last 10 years, the industry has received a record investment of more than $31 billion, along with witnessing a startup growth of 500 per cent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
India's best is yet to come, says PM at GFF, hints at returning to power in 2029
Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated that he would return to power in five years as India’s “best is yet to come”, while addressing the annual 5th Global Fintech Fest, here on Friday.
'Actions have consequences': EAM Jaishankar says era of uninterrupted dialogues with Pakistan over
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that the era of interrupted dialogues with Pakistan is over, noting that "actions have consequences".
Nabanna Abhijan: NHRC issues notice to Kolkata Police
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to Kolkata Police seeking an explanation on the alleged police excesses on the protestors participating in the ‘Nabanna Abhijan (march to Bengal secretariat)’ on August 27.
J&K polls: Congress candidate sentenced to 5 months in jail
Former president of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and party's candidate, Vikar Rasool Wani has been convicted by a court along with five others to five months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000.
RG Kar tragedy: CBI finds documents for attempted renovation near crime scene
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the rape and murder of a junior doctor at state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here earlier this month, have secured some crucial clues regarding instructions pertaining to attempted renovation near the scene of the crime, sources said.
RG Kar case: Kolkata-based club refuses Bengal govt Durga Puja donation
A Kolkata-based community Durga Puja committee, on Friday, rejected the annual Durga Puja donation given by the West Bengal government as a mark of protest against the rape and murder of a woman doctor at state-run R.G Kar Medical College & Hospital earlier this month.
Ready to apologise 100 times for collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji's statue: CM Shinde
Amid the raging controversy over the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said he was ready to put his head on the Maratha warrior’s feet and apologise 100 times.
Bengal Guv heads to Delhi, might meet HM Shah over RG Kar tragedy
Governor CV Ananda Bose headed for New Delhi on Thursday evening, hours after a meeting with the BJP’s present and former state presidents in West Bengal Sukanta Majumdar and Dilip Ghosh respectively.
PM Modi assures support as Gujarat CM mobilises flood relief efforts; toll 28
Even as the death toll in the Gujarat floods touched 28 on Thursday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the ongoing crisis caused by heavy rains and the assurance of help given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India now has 334 billionaires, Gautam Adani and Family at the top: Hurun list
As China sees a continuous decline in its number of billionaires, India now has a record 334 billionaires -- up 75 compared to last year -- led by Gautam Adani and Family at the very top, according to the ‘2024 Hurun India Rich List’ that came out on Thursday.
'I was 16 when PM Modi told me I would be successful', recalls Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker
On the occasion of National Sports Day, Indian Olympic medallist pistol shooter Manu Bhaker reminisced about her interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offered her perspective on the inspiration he bestows upon athletes.
Govt committed to ensuring more youth play and shine: PM Modi on National Sports Day
On the occasion of National Sports Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to sportspersons across the nation and reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting sports and encouraging greater youth participation in the field.
Three terrorists killed in two J&K gunfights
Three terrorists were killed on Thursday in two encounters in J&K’s Kupwara district as the third operation against terrorists continued in the Rajouri district.
Darshan shifted out of Bengaluru jail after photos of luxury treatment emerge
Jailed Kannada superstar Darshan, an accused in the kidnapping and murder case of a fan, was taken out of Bengaluru Central Prison in the early hours of Thursday, sources confirmed, adding that he was being transferred to Ballari Jail.
'Perform, Reform, Transform, Inform': PM Modi's four-point mantra for ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chairing a marathon meeting with his ministerial colleagues to review the functioning of the government, exhorted them to work without rest and gave a new four-point mantra of "Perform, Reform, Transform, Inform".
Making UPI & Rupay truly global is on top of RBI agenda: Governor Das
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that based on the encouraging response received from several jurisdictions, the apex bank is now focusing on making "UPI and RuPay truly global".
India calls for 'unconditional and immediate release' of all Israeli hostages
India on Wednesday reiterated its "strong and unequivocal condemnation" of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, calling for ceasefire in the region and unconditional, immediate release of all hostages.
IMA suspends ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh's membership
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday suspended the membership of Sandip Ghosh, the controversial former principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where a junior doctor was found raped and murder on the morning of August 9 when Ghosh was in charge of the institute.
RG Kar rape-murder: 'Enough is enough', President Murmu calls for self-introspection
President Murmu observed that training in self-defence and martial arts is essential for all, particularly girls, "but that’s not a guarantee for their security as women’s vulnerability is influenced by many factors".