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UPI user base can more than double to 1 billion: RBI Deputy Governor

Citing an example of Kenya, the RBI Deputy Governor said, digital transaction per person in Kenya is roughly double than what India has

MUDA case: Court reserves order on Lokayukta B-report against CM

The Lokayukta police had filed a B-Report against Siddaramaiah and others citing lack of evidences', which the complainant Snehamayi Krishna had challenged

CCP delegation holds talks with RSS, BJP, Congress amid political sparring

A Chinese Communist Party delegation met RSS, Congress leaders in New Delhi after holding talks with the BJP, with the visits prompting a political exchange between the ruling party and the Opposition

SC delivers split verdict on Section 17A of anti-graft law, refers to CJI

The case will now be placed before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for forming a larger bench to hear the matter for a final decision

Over 3,500 EWS applicants not admitted to Delhi schools in 2025-26: Govt

The DoE document also said the department earlier did not maintain school-wise data on expenditure incurred by private unaided schools on tuition fees, uniforms and free stationery for EWS students

Cold wave persists in Delhi for third day; IMD issues orange alert

According to the weather department, the minimum temperature of around 3 degrees Celsius recorded at several stations made it the coldest January morning in the national capital in three years

Gig workers union welcomes rollback of '10-minute delivery' qcom branding

Adding that such a mechanism is necessary to address concerns in advance, ensure worker safety and dignity, and prevent conflicts from escalating

SC directs govt to frame rules to implement 25% EWS quota under RTE Act

The high court rejected his petition on the ground that he had failed to apply in accordance with the online procedure for filling the reserved seats

'Help is on its way': Trump's cryptic post to protesters raises Iran stakes

Despite about 2,000 already killed, Donald Trump urged Iranian protesters to continue demonstrations as unrest poses the most serious internal challenge to Iran's clerical leadership in years

Tier-2, Tier-3 cities drive 81% home loan growth, 64% of volumes: Report

First-time and mid-income buyers fuel home loan growth across smaller cities

MI vs GG live streaming: Where to watch today's WPL 2026 match live today?

The live telecast of the MI vs GG WPL 2026 match will be available on the Star Sports network in India

Gig delivery partners may disrupt operations, warns Shadowfax in UDRHP

Shadowfax relies heavily on its crowdsourced network of over 2 lakh delivery partners, none of whom are tied by exclusive contracts, revealed the UDRHP

Homebuyers cannot execute decree against promoters without liability: SC

The Supreme Court has held that decrees passed only against real estate developers cannot be enforced against directors or promoters personally unless the original adjudication clearly establishes ind

PM Cares Fund has privacy rights under RTI Act even if govt-run: Delhi HC

According to the PM Cares Fund website, it is a public charitable trust with the Prime Minister of India as its Chairperson

Pakistan-origin USA cricketers denied Indian visas ahead of T20 World Cup

The denial of visas to key players could have significant consequences for the USA squad's preparations and participation in the tournament.

US-based Bernstein sees volatile 2026 for India's e-commerce market

Leaders Blinkit and Swiggy face intense competition and unpredictable margins as investors weigh long-term potential in India's fast-growing quick-commerce sector, Bernstein says

Standard Chartered Bank won't push standalone credit cards going forward

Bank will focus on multiproduct relationships with individual clients, which is anchored in wealth solutions, and international banking

Haryana govt asks to avoid use of 'Harijan', 'Girijan' in official comms

Mahatma Gandhi had named the SCs as 'Harijans', meaning 'people of God'. However, BR Ambedkar was against the use of 'Harijans' and he preferred to call them Dalits

Polygon Labs set to acquire two crypto firms for over $250 million

These acquisitions come at a time of a favourable regulatory environment for the sector in the United States (US), with further plans to scale in markets where regulations are favourable

Siddaramaiah dismisses talk of K'taka CM change after meeting Rahul Gandhi

Siddaramaiah said there was no confusion within the party regarding leadership issues. He clarified that he did not hold any political discussions with Rahul Gandhi during the meeting