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Credit card numbers in India have more than doubled to 10.80 crore by December 2024, compared to 5.53 crore in 2019, as per RBI. Debit card growth was slower, reaching 99.09 crore. Credit cards saw a 15% year-on-year growth, driven by public and private sector banks, while foreign banks declined. SFBs focus on financial inclusion.
Global Community Engagement Day is celebrated on Jan 28 and it emphasizes the power of collective action in addressing global issues. It encourages individuals to collaborate across borders, promoting positive change and social responsibility. This day highlights the role of community engagement in creating a more inclusive.
The Trump administration in the U.S. has taken strict action against illegal immigrants, sending them back to their countries. Neighboring countries have expressed outrage over these actions. So far, the administration has arrested hundreds of illegal immigrants, all of whom are accused of involvement in terrorism and sexual offenses.
Here are the diesel prices per liter in top cities. ★ Delhi – ₹87.62, ★ Kolkata – ₹91.82, ★ Mumbai – ₹90.03, ★ Chennai – ₹92.34, ★ Bangalore – ₹88.94, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹92.62, ★ Chandigarh – ₹82.45, ★ HYD – ₹95.65, ★ Jaipur – ₹90.36, ★ Lucknow – ₹87.76, ★ Patna – ₹92.04, ★ […]
The Supreme Court temporarily stayed the Madras High Court’s direction for a departmental inquiry into Tamil Nadu Police over an FIR leak in a sexual assault case involving an Anna University student. The Tamil Nadu government clarified it wasn’t challenging the SIT formation or victim compensation but sought relief from critical remarks against the police, […]
Team India cricketer Tilak Verma has achieved a rare feat, becoming the highest run-scorer in international T20s. In his last four innings, he scored 107, 120, 19, and 72, amassing a total of 318 runs. Tilak has surpassed the previous record set by New Zealand’s Mark Chapman, who had scored 271 runs.
Many celebrities are utilizing the mobile postal ballot services introduced by the Election Commission for the Delhi Assembly polls. Former Vice President Hamid Ansari used these services to cast his vote from his home in Delhi. The polling will take place on Feb 5, and the results will be announced on Feb 8.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay has suggested that the Central Govt should name the welfare schemes it funds. He criticized the Congress-led govt in Telangana, questioning, “How can it be called Indiramma when the centre provides the funds?” He raised concerns about the state govt taking credit for distributing rations funded by the center.
The Maharashtra Health Department reported 101 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases, with 62 in Pune rural. A seven-member central expert team has been deployed by the Union Health Ministry to assist in managing GBS cases. The team is working closely on the ground to monitor and address the situation effectively.
Lakhs of devotees from across the country are flocking to the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. With Ayodhya being a short distance away, many devotees visiting the Kumbh Mela are also planning to visit the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. In light of this, temple authorities have implemented high-level special surveillance.
