Biometric-based UPI transactions crossed 600 million in June, reports NPCI. The feature, using on-device fingerprint or facial recognition, aims to make digital payments faster, more secure, and convenient, reducing the reliance on UPI PINs. Biometric authentication is expected to play a bigger role in India’s digital payments ecosystem as more banks and UPI apps enable … Read more
Anger is a totally normal emotional response from our body and mind. It’s a signal that we feel something is wrong, that there’s a threat, or that things just aren’t going our way. We’ve all been there, right? Someone says something that gets on your nerves, a plan goes totally wrong, or you’re just irritated … Read more
GMR Airports announced a multi-phase expansion for Nagpur Airport after its privatisation. The roadmap includes an initial Rs 300 crore upgrade, aiming to increase passenger capacity from 3 million to 30 million over the 30-year concession. GMR Airports Limited (GMR AERO) on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious multi-phase modernisation and expansion roadmap for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar … Read more
FAIMA urged Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for the immediate arrest of accused in the assault on doctors at KDMC Shastrinagar Hospital, calling for a zero-tolerance policy against violence targeting medical professionals. FAIMA Urges Immediate Intervention The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging his immediate intervention … Read more
Zelenskyy and Italian PM Meloni discussed Ukraine’s air defence needs at the Ankara NATO Summit amid new Russian attacks. Separately, Donald Trump expressed optimism for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, calling the ongoing conflict ‘carnage’. Zelenskyy, Meloni discuss air defence Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday (local time) said that he and Italian Prime Minister Georgia … Read more
Doctors at Shashtri Nagar Hospital in Dombivli are striking after Shiv Sena Corporator Mahesh Mhatre assaulted a doctor. The incident sparked condemnation from politicians and medical bodies, highlighting concerns over lawlessness and doctor safety. The doctors at Shashtri Nagar Hospital on Wednesday launched a strike over “complete lawlessness,” after Shiv Sena Corporator Mahesh Mhatre assaulted … Read more
India and ASEAN are expediting the review of the AITIGA trade pact. The goal is to modernize the agreement by improving customs, market access, and rules of origin to strengthen trade, which stood at USD 128 billion in 2025-26. India and ASEAN have stepped up efforts to conclude the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in … Read more
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced an ambitious plan to develop 100 Oxygen Parks across the national capital as part of the government’s mega plantation campaign to combat air pollution and increase green cover. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that Delhi will create 100 Oxygen Parks under its massive green program, in a huge … Read more
Rupa Dutta of Chintan Research Foundation highlights that state-level deregulation and better last-mile implementation are crucial for attracting more FDI. She noted that while central reforms are in place, states must align to boost investment. State-level deregulation and stronger last-mile implementation of reforms are crucial to attracting higher foreign direct investment (FDI), Rupa Dutta, Distinguished … Read more
Brazilian legend Rivaldo praised Lionel Messi’s leadership and Argentina’s grit in their 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16. He admired their fighting spirit despite the historic rivalry between the two South American nations. Rivaldo Lauds Messi’s Leadership Brazil’s veteran football player Rivaldo praised Lionel Messi and Argentina’s fighting spirit … Read more