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UPI MDR explained: What potential charges above Rs 2,000 payments on Paytm, GPay & other apps mean for you and merchants

Government proposes changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This could allow a Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions. Payments above Rs 2,000 to large merchants are a possible focus. This aims to support the payment ecosystem's continued investment and growth. Everyday UPI payments and person-to-person transactions will…

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Modi govt spent Rs 910 crore on print ads in 5 years; Times of India biggest beneficiary

The Narendra Modi government spent Rs 910.4 crore on print media advertisements between 2020-21 and 2024-25, according to information shared by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in the Lok Sabha. The data was furnished in a written reply to a question by Congress MP Radhakrishna.

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Railway officer's wife runs coaching class on how to cheat in promotion exam: Four candidates score unusually high marks; CBI says she teaches how officials will help during the test

Railway officer's wife ran coaching classes that allegedly taught candidates how cheating would be facilitated in a Western Railway promotion exam, including what logistical support railway officials would provide and how to handle vigilance inquiries, the CBI has found. Four candidates who scored unusually high marks had taken loans shortly…

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Sarvam AI plans trillion-parameter model, sets sights on competing with ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude

Sarvam AI plans a trillion-parameter model to rival global AI leaders. The company's existing voice AI is cost-effective and performs well. An office in the US will recruit Indian-origin AI researchers. Sarvam AI aims to manufacture intelligence and achieve technological self-reliance. New products and platforms were unveiled at their developer…

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ICICI Lombard rejects Rs 50 lakh accidental death insurance claim, consumer court said insurers can't add new claim conditions. Here's what happened

A consumer commission ordered ICICI Lombard to pay fifty lakh rupees to a policyholder's nominee. The policyholder died in a road accident, and the claim was initially rejected. The insurer demanded additional documents which were not required at policy issuance. The commission ruled that imposing new conditions after policy issuance…

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E20 petrol damages Maruti Grand Vitara: In a first, consumer court orders manufacturer & dealer to replace the car or pay over Rs 21.6 lakh to Chhattisgarh car owner

E20 petrol battle reaches court: A consumer court has ordered a vehicle manufacturer and dealer to reimburse repair costs after a vehicle owner claimed that using E20 petrol led to persistent engine problems. The commission noted that motorists have limited alternatives as E20 petrol has become widely available at fuel…

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'She can crawl with both hands': Bengaluru newborn saved from losing her right hand to rare cancer; strangers raise Rs 30 lakh for baby's tumour treatment

A Bengaluru newborn diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer faced the possibility of losing her hand just weeks after birth. A team of doctors attempted a complex limb-saving surgery, while more than 300 people, including strangers, helped raise nearly Rs 30 lakh to support the 28-day-old baby’s treatment.

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Forget the metros, India's solar boom has a new address

Tier-II and tier-III cities are leading India's rooftop solar adoption significantly. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme is driving this widespread adoption across the nation. Over 36 lakh rooftop solar systems have been installed, benefiting many households. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh are the leading states in solar installations. The…

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US data scientist who memorised 2,000 Indian songs by age 3, now does concerts in Kerala: Learnt Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Bengali through cassettes

US data scientist Navaneeth Unnikrishnan, who memorised more than 2,000 Indian songs by the age of three, is winning audiences in Kerala with a unique concert format. Having learnt Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Bengali through cassette tapes, he now decodes ragas and the stories behind classic film songs.

The Economic Times

Capgemini daycare horror: Toddlers allegedly stuffed into washing machine, locked in bathrooms, sprayed with toilet jet

Horrific child abuse allegations have surfaced at Capgemini's Bengaluru daycare, with videos reportedly showing toddlers subjected to cruel treatment. Five workers are booked under the Juvenile Justice Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The alleged abuse includes locking children in toilets and forcing them into washing machines. Capgemini is cooperating with…

The Economic Times

“Mowgli Girl” Who Was Found Wandering The Jungle When She Was Just 8 Years Old Tragically Passes Away At 18

When she was found in 2017, India's "Mowgli Girl" walked on all fours, ate food scattered on the floor, did not understand spoken language, and remained unclothed.

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$Gurnoor Brar's rise: A stress fracture, a new action and a 150-kph dream$

Gurnoor Brar's rise: A stress fracture, a new action and a 150-kph dream

Gurnoor Brar impressed on his international debut. The young pacer delivered speeds of 148 kmph. He took three wickets in his first spell. This performance justified the selectors' belief in his talent. Brar's journey included overcoming a stress fracture and significant technical changes. His coach believes he can bowl even…

The Economic Times

Higher crude prices fuel bank lending boom; credit growth hits 17.7%, fastest since June 2024

Bank lending saw its fastest growth in almost two years by May 31, 2026. Credit expanded significantly, reaching Rs 215.2 lakh crore. This surge occurred as bank deposits decreased by Rs 2.3 lakh crore. The gap between loans and deposits widened. Oil marketing companies and government schemes contributed to higher…

The Economic Times

Why paper-setters for India’s toughest medical exam are under lockdown with no phones or internet

Paper-setters, moderators and translators to remain in insolation until re-examination day

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Amid layoffs, this engineering role sees 700% surge in demand, offers salaries up to $200,000; Anthropic, OpenAI and McKinsey are hiring

AI's job market disruption is creating a surprising boom for a specific engineering role, with job postings skyrocketing by 700%. Companies like OpenAI and Google are aggressively hiring for FDE posts, offering salaries exceeding $200,000. This surge highlights new career avenues emerging from AI's rapid integration into businesses.

The Economic Times

Meet Sanjay Mehrotra, who went from visa rejections to become CEO of trillion-dollar tech giant Micron

Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology, has led the chipmaker to a market valuation exceeding $1 trillion, joining fellow Indian-born tech leaders like Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Google's Sundar Pichai. Despite early visa rejections, Mehrotra's persistence paved the way for his success in the competitive memory-chip industry, now crucial for…

The Economic Times

How war, weather & soaring costs are turning onion harvest into a loss-making nightmare

Maharashtra's onion farmers are facing severe financial distress as prices plummet below production costs due to bumper arrivals, unseasonal rains, and weakened export demand. Many growers are incurring substantial losses, struggling to even cover cultivation expenses and facing mounting debt. Farmers are demanding government intervention, including a minimum support price…

The Economic Times

Faridabad shocker: Woman delivers baby in govt hospital park without doctor or nurse under phone light

A woman delivered her baby in a government hospital park in Faridabad after the main gate was found locked and no staff responded to pleas for help. The dramatic childbirth occurred under a mobile phone torch, with a relative assisting.

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Petrol-diesel panic in Odisha: Hundreds queue up outside fuel stations; bikes allegedly given fuel worth only Rs 200

Long queues formed at petrol pumps across Odisha due to rumours of a fuel shortage. Panic buying intensified after a price hike. Commuters faced hours of waiting in scorching heat. Boat operators and farmers also reported difficulties in procuring diesel. Oil companies stated there was no shortage, but some pumps…

International Business Times UK

Iran's Foreign Minister Said Talks Got to Within Inches of a Deal — Then Trump Announced a Blockade and Walked Out

Negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad nearly reached a breakthrough before collapsing due to shifting demands and pressure from the US side.

Newslaundry

God on their side, the bill on ours: Counting the real cost of the war in West Asia for India

With guns in their hands and God on their side – Bob Dylan John Mearsheimer writes in The Tragedy of Great Power Politics: “States rarely go to war unless they think that rapid success is likely.”It has been more than a month since Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump started the…

Times Life

The Pink Elephant Photoshoot Went Viral, Now Its Death Has Sparked Anger

What began as a visually striking photoshoot in Jaipur has now turned into a larger debate about animal cruelty, ethics, and the limits of art. A few months ago, images of a bright pink elephant standing beside a model in Jaipur went viral across social media. Many people called the…

Times Life

What This Young German Boy Said After Visiting Ram Mandir Is Going Viral

In a place where devotion runs deep and emotions are often intense, something unexpectedly simple caught everyone’s attention. A young boy from Germany visited Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and instead of saying something elaborate or dramatic, he shared a quiet, honest reaction. Yet, that moment didn’t stay small. It spread…

Marie Claire

Princess Kate is the Queen of Cream As She Celebrates the Festival of Holi

The Princess of Wales wanted to highlight the festival’s celebration of “spring, love, color and new life.”

The Independent UK

Cops went to arrest India AI summit’s shirtless protesters – and ended up getting booked themselves

Pre-dawn operation to arrest political workers escalates into 24-hour confrontation between two state police forces

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