India’s real-time payments network National Payments Corporation of India reported record activity on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in March 2026, with total transactions reaching 22.64 billion, the highest-ever monthly volume to date. In value terms, UPI transactions stood at ₹29.53 lakh crore during the month, according to official data. The figures mark a rise…
IT services company HCL Technologies Ltd (HCLTech) on Tuesday (April 21) has declared an interim dividend of ₹24 per equity share of ₹2 each for the financial year 2026-27. The company has fixed April 25, 2026, as the record date for determining the eligibility of shareholders for the dividend payment. The interim dividend will be…
Madagascar’s isolated forests possess unique biodiversity due to the millions of years of its geographical separation.This separation allowed evolution to brew in unimaginable ways over the years, producing creatures that seem to defy our conventional understanding of biology.Among these unique animals, one creature stands out as a true master of its environment. It is a…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is proving he is far more than a power-hitting T20 sensation after the 15-year-old impressed once again for India A in the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka.Sooryavanshi caught the eye with a sparkling 44 off just 22 balls against Afghanistan A on Thursday, continuing…
Kolkata: Neymar Junior’s race with Brazil has been run but Vinicius Jr could be in action at Salt Lake stadium. Maybe even skipper Marquinhos. With Carlo Ancelotti in the dug-out. Five-time football world champions Brazil have confirmed a first-ever visit to India. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Five-time football world champions Brazil have confirmed a first-ever visit…
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has created a new generation of founders building powerful tools with remarkably small teams. One of them is Aman Gottumukkala, an Indian-origin software engineer who recently announced that he is joining xAI to work on advanced coding AI systems. Gottumukkala gained attention after founding Firebender, an AI coding assistant…
Serena Williams with her doubles partner Victoria Mboko. (AP Photo) Serena Williams’ much-anticipated return to professional tennis lasted just one match after her doubles campaign at Queen’s Club came to an abrupt end on Thursday due to an injury suffered by her partner Victoria Mboko.The 44-year-old American had marked her comeback in style on Tuesday,…
A Florida woman who was ticketed for allegedly holding a cellphone in her right hand while driving, despite not having a right hand, has had the citation dismissed months after the unusual traffic stop went viral.According to Palm Beach County court records, the citation was dismissed Tuesday at the request of the sheriff’s office due…
Kerala’s Directorate of General Education has published the HSCAP Plus One third allotment list for 2026, marking the final round of the primary Class 11 admission process. Candidates can now access their allotment status online, while those offered seats are required to report to their assigned schools within the notified schedule to complete the admission…
Twitch star Nmplol has spoken about the final result of his divorce with his ex-wife Malena Tudi. He shared that their marriage has officially ended by the court under a no-fault reason called insupportability. He also explained that both of them agreed on most parts of the settlement. The court decided how their money and…
