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UPI transactions hit 15.48 billion in November, marking a 38% YoY growth, with a total transaction value of ₹21.55 lakh crore, a 24% increase. Daily transactions averaged 516 million, totaling ₹71,840 crore. The integration of RuPay credit cards with UPI further enhanced the digital payment landscape, promoting convenience, security, and driving India’s cashless economy shift.
Vikrant Massey, known for his recent releases like 12th Fail and Sabarmati Express, announced his retirement from acting at the age of 37. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he thanked fans for their support and shared plans to meet them “one last time” in 2025. Vikrant cited his desire to recalibrate his life and focus […]
iQOO 13, launching in India on Dec 3, features a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, Q2 gaming chipset, and a 2K Q10 AMOLED 144Hz display. It offers a triple 50MP rear camera setup, 50MP front camera, and 6,150mAh battery with 120W fast charging. Running on FuntouchOS 15, it includes the Halo Light feature and IP68/IP69 protection. […]
At least 25 people were killed in airstrikes by Syrian and Russian jets on the rebel-held city of Idlib, Syria, on Sunday. The strikes targeted residential areas, as the Syrian army claimed to have recaptured several towns from rebels. The attacks come as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to defeat insurgents in Aleppo, where recent clashes […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, December 2, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 79672.84, down 58.92 points or 0.16%, and the Nifty was up at 24140.85, up 9.75 points or 0.04%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.59 against the dollar.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will update the Lok Sabha on recent developments in India-China relations, following a disengagement pact along the Line of Actual Control. The Lok Sabha will also introduce bills on coastal shipping, banking laws, and the Railways Act. In the Rajya Sabha, bills on oilfield regulation and aircraft design and manufacturing […]
Ahead of the farmers’ protest march from Noida to Delhi, a traffic advisory has been issued. Strict checks are in place at major borders, with heavy vehicles banned on key routes like the Yamuna Expressway and Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Alternate routes are provided for passenger vehicles, including Chilla, DND, and Kalindi borders, to minimize disruptions […]
Dozens of people were killed in clashes between fans at a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second-largest city. Hospital sources reported around 100 deaths, with bodies filling the morgue. Disturbing videos on social media showed chaos and numerous bodies at the scene. Witnesses also reported that angry protesters vandalized and set fire to the local […]
Cyclone Fengal weakened into a deep depression after making landfall along the Puducherry-Tamil Nadu coast on Nov 30. Heavy rainfall caused flooding in parts of Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. Schools, colleges, and 3 trains were canceled today. Chennai airport resumed operations at 1 am after suspension, though delays and cancellations occurred. Fengal is expected to […]
The political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf called for full access to Imran Khan, citing concerns over his health and safety. They urged immediate restoration of access to his family, legal team, and party officials to ensure transparency. The committee also demanded regular updates on Khan’s condition from the federal and Punjab govts, as well as […]
