According to NPCI data, State Bank of India recorded 631.6 crore UPI transactions in June 2026. Of these, only 2.3 crore transactions were carried out through its own apps MUMBAI: State Bank of India chairman CS Setty on Friday said it is not possible to quantify the increase in operating costs due to UPI causing…
India’s captain Shubman Gill, (left), and head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session. (PTI Photo) It’s been a year since a young Indian team came out of a grueling five-Test tour of England with a memorable 2-2 scoreline. “Our next four Test matches are going to be in India. And that’s going to be…
‘Korean Kanakaraju’ box office collections day 1_ Varun Tej’s film opens Varun Tej’s ‘Korean Kanakaraju’ has started its theatrical journey with a decent response at the Indian box office. The Telugu horror-comedy arrived in cinemas on August 7.Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film features Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak and Sathya in prominent roles.According to Sacnilk…
Kharge demands Amit Shah’s statement in Rajya Sabha; Rijiju says “opposition will not decide which minister comes to House” NEW DELHI: Amid continuing opposition protests lampooning home minister Amit Shah for his “absence” from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju Friday said the opposition cannot decide which minister will come…
Digital tools deployed to rebuild desert ecosystems after destructive fires California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees when the 43,000-acre (17,400-hectare) Dome Fire burned through the Mojave National Preserve in 2020.According to the University of California, Berkeley, scientists at the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment (DSE) have partnered…
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has praised teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster’s fearless batting and ability to perform at such a young age make him special.Speaking to news agency ANI, Dhawan said it is a big achievement for a 15-year-old to reach the international level and deliver consistent performances. He also pointed to…
Jharkhand Polytechnic result 2026 out: JCECEB Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) 2026 results have been released at the official website, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Students who appeared in the entrance exam can check and download their scorecards at the official website of JCECEB, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.Students who have qualified with marks in the entrance test will be able to…
Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie have been cast as Harris Drover and Troy Barrett for the upcoming season of the beloved hockey romance, ‘Heated Rivalry’. Season 2 is currently in production. (Instagram) ALT: ‘Heated Rivalry’ gained immense popularity as actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie took on the leading roles. Adapted from Rachel Reid’s novels,…
Since its establishment under an Act of Parliament in 1996, TDB has relied upon independent expert committees rather than individual officials for evaluating technology proposals NEW DELHI: The government on Friday said the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund is being implemented through a robust institutional framework with “stringent conflict-of-interest safeguards” in place, highlighting that…
Alabama senator says it’s odd to see Justin Trudeau frolicking around Katy Perry. Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were recently seen in France celebrating what is being termed as their first anniversary. A Republican senator (Alabama), Katie Britt, said it’s kind of odd watching the celebrity couple frolicking because Justin Trudeau led a country. “It’s…
