While Unified Payments Interface, commonly referred to as UPI, has been a resounding success worldwide, more work is required to break barriers of language, location, and gender, said Sharath Bulusu, Director, Product Management, Google Pay on Friday.
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SC orders independent SIT probe into Tirupati Prasadam row
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered an independent SIT probe under the supervision of CBI Director into the controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus.
Per capita income in India to increase by at least $2,000 in 5 years: FM Sitharaman
Fuelled by overall economic growth, per capita income in the country is likely to increase by at least $2,000 over the next five years, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday.
Prez Murmu inaugurates global summit on healthy society through spirituality
This summit is held from October 4 to 7 at Shantivan, the international headquarters of Brahma Kumaris Institute. President Murmu inaugurated the conference on a clean and healthy society through spirituality.
Arvind Kejriwal to vacate CM’s residence today, move to new address in Lutyens' Delhi
Days after his resignation, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will move on Friday from his 6 Flagstaff Road residence in North Delhi's Civil Lines area where he had lived since 2015 after becoming the CM of Delhi
India to join International Energy Efficiency Hub towards Net Zero goal: Cabinet
In a boost to India's commitment towards sustainable development, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday gave the nod for the country joining the "International Energy Efficiency Hub".
Cabinet greenlights Chennai Metro Rail phase II with Rs 63,246 crore outlay
The total length of the approved lines will be 118.9 km with 128 stations comprising three corridors - Madhavaram to SIPCOT, Light House to Poonamallee Bypass, and Madhavaram to Sholinganallur.
Classical languages list expands: Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali now recognised
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved to conferring the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali languages.
Cabinet approves Rs 2,028 crore productivity-linked bonus for 11.72 lakh Railways workers
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved payment of productivity-linked bonus (PLB) of 78 days, amounting to Rs 2,028.57 crore, to 11,72,240 railway employees.
China’s economic woes continue amid weakening fundamentals, stingy policy: Report
As India becomes the global investment hub with sound economic fundamentals and continued policy reforms, China's economic woes continue to take centre-stage globally as the post-Covid recovery path has been bumpy, uneven, and a lot weaker than markets expected and policy responses have been stingy at best, according to a report on Thursday.
Doctor shot dead in Delhi; AAP blames Centre, L-G for rising crime
A 55-year-old doctor was shot dead at a private nursing home in the Kalindi Kunj area in Delhi's Jaitpur on Thursday. The victim was identified as Dr Javed Akhtar, a practitioner of Unani Medicine at the three-bedded Nima Hospital.
Priyanka campaigns for Vinesh Phogat in Julana, shares personal story to strike chord
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, on a poll trail in Haryana on Wednesday, campaigned for the party’s candidate and Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat and sought votes for the party in the upcoming October 5 polling.
PM Modi wishes for peace and hope in Jewish New Year greetings to 'friend' Netanyahu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sent his greetings to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and people of Israel on the occasion of the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah.
Willing to work with India to advance bilateral relations on stable track, says China
Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong on Wednesday said that Beijing is willing to work with the Indian side to advance bilateral relations on a "healthy and stable track".
Students left inspired as PM Modi leads cleanliness drive at Delhi school
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Navyug School in Pandara Park, Delhi, to participate in a cleanliness drive as part of the nationwide Swachh Bharat Mission on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Wednesday.
Israel-Iran conflict: India Inc braces for wider sea trade disruption
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates with Israel vowing to retaliate after the missile attacks by Iran, India Inc is bracing for a wider trade disruption across the key Red Sea route.
Deeply concerned at escalation of security situation in West Asia: India
India on Wednesday called for "restraint by all concerned" while reiterating that it remains "deeply concerned" at the escalation of security situation in West Asia.
Avoid all non-essential travel to Iran: MEA
India on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for its citizens, advising them to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran due to the escalating tension in the region.
Gandhi ji taught us to lead life without fear: LoP Rahul pays tributes to Mahatma
The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Recalling Bapu’s ideals, he called everyone to lead a life without fear.
WHO chief praises PM Modi on Swachh Bharat Mission's 10th anniversary
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and commended the efforts of the government on the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Ola Electric’s EV market share drops to 27 pc as problems mount
Bhavish Aggarwal-run Ola Electric continues to lose its market share in the Indian EV market and in the month of September, it further dropped to 27 per cent amid rising competition as well as its crippling service centres.
PM Modi celebrates decade of Swachh Bharat Mission, inaugurates major cleanliness projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2024' programme on Wednesday in New Delhi, coinciding with the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Revolutionary shift: FM Sitharaman hails rise in credit-driven consumption in rural India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has lauded the meteoric rise in credit-driven consumption in small cities and towns, calling it a “revolutionary shift” that has been made possible due to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
PM Modi participates in Swachhata, urges citizens to contribute to the cause
Marking the occasion of the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to India’s founding father and emphasised afresh some of his cherished ideals.
Leverage India’s unmatched scale: Piyush Goyal tells US companies
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has invited American companies to leverage India’s unmatched scale and take advantage of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, particularly in high-tech manufacturing and quality production.