Biometric authentication-based UPI payments crossed the 600 million mark in June, reflecting the growing use of fingerprint and facial recognition to authorise digital transactions. According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI payments authenticated using on-device biometrics recorded 611 million transactions in June 2026, with a total transaction value of…
NEW DELHI: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has ruled that a family court cannot refuse to formally declare a couple’s marital status as “divorced” merely because the talaq was pronounced privately under Muslim Personal Law and neither party disputes it.A division bench of Justice Alok Mathur and Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi…
The United States Embassy in New Delhi on Thursday said student visa applications are being processed in accordance with established regulations, amid reports of delays in securing visa interview appointments.Responding to queries on the issue, a spokesperson for the US Embassy said, “The United States government is committed to processing visas in accordance with established…
Kylian Mbappe, and Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla (AP Photos) Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla has escalated her bitter feud with France captain Kylian Mbappe, launching a fresh verbal attack on the World Cup winner and refusing to apologise for the racist remarks that have sparked widespread international condemnation.The Paraguay opposition lawmaker, who earlier described Mbappe as…
Uttarakhand achieves full literacy status under NEP 2020 after meeting adult literacy benchmarks DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand has become the country’s sixth fully literate state under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) programme, marking a significant milestone in its adult education journey. The state secured the status…
The large-scale Shanghai display gives fans their first official look at one of the most anticipated visual elements from Avengers: Doomsday.Image credit (X) Fans have been given their first official glimpse at Doctor Doom’s throne from the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ film. As shared on X, the major studio is building a commemorative structure at an…
Shares of Reliance Industries, Exide Industries and Amara Raja Energy & Mobility are expected to remain in focus on Thursday, July 9, after the Centre exempted customs duty on select goods used in the manufacture of lithium-ion cells. The move is expected to reduce the cost of importing key raw materials and components, lowering input…
The Income Tax Department has made the Excel utility for ITR-5 available on the income tax e-filing portal, allowing eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their income tax returns for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. The release is part of the department’s phased rollout of return filing utilities for the current assessment year. With the…
Parents’ excessive attachment to smartphones and screens could have long-term developmental and psychological consequences for their children, a new study claims. Researchers found that children who perceive their guardians’ as distracted by devices are more likely to experience “insecure attachment,” which may affect their confidence, relationships and emotional development later in life.Researchers said caregivers’ device…
The fallout from Argentina‘s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt at the FIFA World Cup has refused to die down. What began with furious scenes on the touchline and explosive post-match accusations from Egypt’s players and coaching staff has now escalated into an official battle off the pitch, with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) taking…
