NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) on Wednesday (May 27) said its e-challan payment category on Bharat Connect has crossed one million transactions, with total payments exceeding ₹60 crore. The company said the service is currently live in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi, allowing users to view and pay traffic challans through the…
How has the European heatwave impacted European alcohol consumption (Image source: Reuters) The European heatwave is testing the assumption that hot summers means a proportionate rise in alcohol sales. Studies show drinkers less inclined to reach for a chilled beer or a cocktail when temperatures get too high.Alcohol sales on average rise with temperature up…
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Tuesday said dialogue on India-US agricultural cooperation held in Washington, describing it as an important initiative to strengthen collaboration between the two countries in the farm sector.The discussions took place during a meeting hosted by USIBC with a PHDCCI delegation led by IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani.Following the engagement, USIBC…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo-led “golden generation” crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday after a tepid 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16. For a team that appeared so strong on paper, it was a thoroughly underwhelming campaign, with the Euro 2016 champions failing to convince in four of their five…
Turtlemint IPO Day 2: The initial public offering (IPO) of Turtlemint Fintech Solutions, a book-built issue worth Rs 882.67 crore, remains in focus as it enters the second day of its three-day subscription window. Turtlemint Fintech IPO Subscription DataInvestor response has been relatively subdued so far. As of 11:30 am on Day 2, the IPO…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed reintroducing open market share buybacks through stock exchanges, marking a significant policy shift in capital market regulations following recent tax reforms. In a consultation paper released on Thursday, SEBI suggested that companies should be allowed to repurchase shares directly from the secondary market as an…
In a heartfelt gesture following the passing of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, Karan Johar‘s production house has postponed the release of the title track of its upcoming film ‘Chand Mera Dil’ by one day. The song, featuring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, was originally scheduled to drop on April 13, the same day as Asha…
One of the oldest known copies of the Shikshapatri, usually on display at the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries, is on a historic tour of UK temples in collaboration with leaders of the Swaminarayan faith, to mark its 200th anniversary.Composed in Vadtal, Gujarat, in 1826 by Sahajananda Swami, the scripture provides moral and spiritual guidance…
NEW DELHI: The Army on Saturday said contact had been established with terrorists in the Gambhir Muglan area of Rajouri during a joint intelligence-based operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF.In a post on X, the Army’s 16 Corps said the encounter began at around 11:30 am after security forces launched the operation…
As the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to impact the world’s oil supply, a new cyber threat has emerged for the thousands of sailors trapped in the Middle Eastern region: digital pirates running a cryptocurrency scam. MARISKS, a Greek maritime risk management firm, has issued a warning to shipping companies that messages that…
