India’s digital payments ecosystem is expanding at an unprecedented pace, with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showing that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed about 21.7 billion transactions worth ₹28.33 lakh crore in January 2026. The surge strsses both the scale and the speed at which real-time payments now operate across the country. …
CUET UG 2026 city intimation slip CUET UG city intimation slip 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the results for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 city intimation slip soon on the official website, nta.ac.in. According to media reports, the city slips are expected to be released by the end…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir assembly Saturday passed a bill that allows establishment of private universities in the union territory. Education minister Sakeena Itoo, who moved the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026, said it will boost higher education in J&K and numerous students will benefit from it.The bill also aims to regulate the functioning,…
MacKenzie Scott has given away about $26.3 billion to charities since 2019, placing her among the most significant philanthropists of recent years. Yet despite this extraordinary level of giving, she remains one of the richest people in the world. This is because her fortune is still tied mainly to shares in Amazon, which can rise…
AI image used for representation purpose Indian equities ended the week on a volatile note, with the Sensex and Nifty witnessing sharp swings and closing lower as uncertainty around the US–Iran conflict kept investors on edge.The impact spilled beyond equities. The rupee slid to record lows near 95 against the US dollar, pressured by surging…
Get real-time updates on the top gainers and losers across NSE Nifty. Track rising stocks, declining trends, price movements, and sector-wise performance. Stay ahead in the market with key insights from ET Now. Here is the list of stocks that are the Top gainers and Losers stocks during the trading session today – Top-performing stocks…
Gold appears poised to extend its rally toward the 155,000 level in the upcoming sessions. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may sustain their up move in the coming sessions, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook On the weekly…
Washington, D.C.-area schools shift to early dismissal and remote learning amid severe storm threat. (Getty Images) A looming severe weather system forced several school districts in and around Washington, D.C., to alter their schedules on Monday, with many opting for early dismissals, remote learning, or complete closures to ensure student safety. The decision comes as…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The absence of Rohit Sharma once again grabbed the spotlight as Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya provided a crucial update on the veteran’s return ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.Winning the toss, Hardik opted to bat first but…
Rashmika Mandanna rang in her 30th birthday on April 5 in a deeply personal way, celebrating the special day with husband Vijay Deverakonda and her family. Making her first birthday after marriage even more memorable, the actor chose to return to her roots in Coorg. From visiting a temple she grew up going to, to…
