UPI@10: How platform changed the way we pay

UPI@10: How platform changed the way we pay

UPI completes 10 years, growing from 1.8 crore transactions in FY17 to 24,162 crore in FY26 MUMBAI: Nearly one in two real-time payments in the world happen on the UPI platform. From 1.8 crore transactions in FY17, the year it was launched, to 24,162 crore transactions in FY26, UPI transactions have grown 13,000 times.Today, the…

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‘My name was not even in the FIR’: How a former India cricketer’s 22-year ordeal ended in acquittal after a controversial UK tour, arrest and Tihar Jail | Cricket News

For most cricketers, the innings that define them are played out in the middle. Jacob Martin’s longest battle was fought in a courtroom.The former India batsman was acquitted in a 22-year-old criminal case tied to a controversial 2004 cricket tour of the United Kingdom. The Patiala House Court in Delhi cleared the Vadodara resident of…

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Lamine Yamal shatters Kylian Mbappe’s record as Spain storm into FIFA World Cup Round of 16 | Football News

Spain’s Lamine Yamal gestures during the match against Austria in Inglewood. (AP Photo) Spain sensation Lamine Yamal added another remarkable milestone to his rapidly growing career after becoming the youngest European player ever to register 10 victories at major international tournaments, eclipsing a record previously held by France captain Kylian Mbappe.The 18-year-old achieved the feat…

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Auto sales hit record high in May

Auto sales hit record high in May

NEW DELHI: India’s automobile industry recorded its highest-ever sales for the month of May, with passenger vehicles (PVs), two-wheelers and three-wheelers all posting double-digit growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Monday.Passenger vehicle sales rose 27.3% year-on-year to 4.3 lakh units in May, while two-wheeler sales climbed 14.8%…

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"Why don't you live for now?" Harsh Goenka's simple reminder about delaying joy

“Why don’t you live for now?” Harsh Goenka’s simple reminder about delaying joy

Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, which belongs to one of India’s oldest business dynasties, often puts out short musings on life and decision-making. Forbes estimates his net worth to be $2.7 billion earned over decades of business expansion in sectors like tyres, infrastructure and power transmission. Outside of business, his social media posts are…

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In 1788, cats were brought to Australia after more than 200 years later, the country's native wildlife is still paying the price | World News

In 1788, cats were brought to Australia after more than 200 years later, the country’s native wildlife is still paying the price | World News

The domestic cat arrived in Australia with the First Fleet in 1788, introduced as a familiar companion and a practical way to control rodents. Within decades, many had escaped or been abandoned, gradually establishing wild populations far beyond early settlements. By the late nineteenth century, they had spread across almost the entire continent, adapting to…

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