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UPI ends 2025 strong with record 21.63 bn transactions worth ₹27.97 trn

India's UPI processed a record 21.63 billion transactions worth ₹27.97 trillion in December, helping the platform close 2025 with its strongest-ever annual volumes and values

What is Crohn's disease? Doctors explain symptoms, causes and care

Often mistaken for acidity or stress, Crohn's disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that can damage the gut if ignored; doctors explain symptoms, causes and long-term management

Diabetes-related inflammation may harm male fertility, study suggests

Researchers analysing decades of data report that diabetes, especially type 2, is linked to impaired male fertility, driven largely by inflammatory processes in the body

Why is Centre bringing back excise on tobacco after GST cess ends

The government said that tobacco products will continue to attract GST but will also be subject to additional excise duty on top of that tax from February 1

New tobacco excise duty rules: What changes, what stays, price impact

Before the latest notification, cigarettes and other tobacco products were taxed under a layered structure combining GST with multiple cesses, including a compensation levy

India's first bullet train to roll out on Aug 15, 2027: Check route, speed

India's first bullet train will start operations on August 15, 2027; the high-speed service will be rolled out in phases, with trains running at speeds of up to 320 kmph

Full list of Afghanistan and Bangladesh cricket team matches for 2026

Both teams will have sights set for the upcoming T20 World Cup itself and will hope to pack a powerful punch in February and try to reach the knockout stages of the oturnament this year as well.

Gross GST collections rise 6% to over ₹1.74 trillion in December 2025

Net GST revenues (after adjusting refunds) stood at over ₹1.45 lakh crore, up 2.2 per cent year-on-year

Redmi Note 15 to OPPO Reno 15, phones launching in January 2026: Check list

Several smartphone brands are set to kick off 2026 with new launches in January, including the Redmi Note 15, POCO M8 5G, Motorola Signature, and OPPO Reno 15 series

FIFA World Cup to UCL: Check major football events schedule for 2026

The excitement begins with the continuation of Europe's top football leagues, where some of the world's best clubs and players will battle it out for domestic glory.

Paying claims or pushing back? What Irdai data reveals about insurers

Irdai's latest data shows how much insurers paid out in health claims in FY25

Rupee swings push NRIs to rupee-linked term insurance: Experts explain

'Currency swings are reshaping protection choices,' as experts say NRIs increasingly prefer rupee-linked term plans for India-based liabilities

Elara Capital upgrades Chalet Hotels to 'Buy'; stock rises over 3%

Chalet Hotels is one of the preferred picks of Elara Capital in the hotel and hospitality space.

IndiGo gets ₹458 crore GST penalty order; airline to challenge ruling

IndiGo said that since it will contest the order, the order does not have any significant impact on financials, operations or other activities of the company

First Vande Bharat sleeper train to start in Jan: Check route, fares

The train service will connect Howrah in West Bengal with Guwahati in Assam and is aimed at offering a faster and more affordable alternative to air travel

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat on 1st trading session of CY26, Nifty at 26,147

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close, January 1, 2026: In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap 100 was up 0.44 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 was 0.05 per cent down

L&T, Hindalco, Titan, BPCL, TVS Motor from BSE 100 index hit record highs

Geojit Investments has a positive outlook on the overall market driven, mainly, by expectations of easing geopolitical risks and moderating tariff differences in 2026

Why are China's restaurants struggling to recover from the slowdown?

Weak spending behaviour has become more common in China as households worry about income stability and falling asset values

CES 2026: LG unveils new xboom by will.i.am speakers with AI-based features

LG expands its xboom lineup with four new speakers featuring AI-based tuning, longer battery life and designs aimed at home, outdoor and portable use, set to debut at CES 2026

Tobacco excise rules: Makers to install CCTV, store footage from Feb 1

Such manufacturers will also have to disclose to excise authorities the number of machines and their capacities, and can also claim abatement in excise duty