AI, Global UPI, Security to Shape Next Phase of Fintech: GFF 2026

Industry leaders at Global Fintech Fest 2026 stated that the future of fintech relies on transforming AI and digital payments into secure, scalable solutions. PM Modi urged for global UPI expansion, cybersecurity, and ethical data protection. The next phase of fintech growth will depend on transforming advances in artificial intelligence, digital payments and emerging technologies … Read more

Bengaluru: Kumbalgodu Residents Use ‘Kasa Kiosk’ To Tackle Garbage Problem

Bengaluru’s Kumbalgodu residents have joined hands with a local NGO to tackle garbage problems through the ‘Kasa Kiosk’ initiative. The designated waste points encourage segregation and responsible disposal while helping prevent garbage from piling up. Bengaluru’s garbage problem has become a growing concern, with garbage black spots continuing to emerge across the city’s roadsides, vacant … Read more

Mourinho wants 2030 World Cup final in Lisbon amid venue dispute

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed his wish for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final to be held in Lisbon, countering a claim by Morocco’s FA president. Mourinho cited the legendary and historic nature of Lisbon’s stadium as his reason. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has responded to remarks by Royal Moroccan Football Federation president … Read more

SC stays reinstatement of IAS officer in Thyagaraj Stadium dog-walk case

The Supreme Court has stayed the reinstatement of IAS officer Rinku Dhugga. She was compulsorily retired by the Centre following the 2022 controversy over the alleged emptying of Delhi’s Thyagaraj Stadium to facilitate her dog-walking. The Supreme Court has stayed the reinstatement of IAS officer Rinku Dhugga, who was compulsorily retired by the Centre following … Read more

PM Modi, Putin hold talks in Delhi; discuss trade, defence ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi, discussing trade, defence, and energy. They reviewed the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on key global issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi and discussed closer trade ties, … Read more

‘Find a new target’: Warner’s witty retort to Barmy Army’s trolling

Former Australian batter David Warner engaged in a witty social media exchange with the Barmy Army. After being trolled, Warner hit back by referencing England’s team curfew and later told the fan group to ‘find a new target’. Former Australian batter David Warner got into playful banter with the English Fan Army, the ‘Barmy Army’, … Read more

India-EU FTA a ‘bold leap for two economic powerhouses’: EU envoy

The India-EU FTA moved ‘one step closer to the finish line’ as the European Commission sent the proposal to the EU Council. EU envoy Jean-Eric Paquet called it a ‘bold leap’ that will remove tariffs on 96% of EU goods entering India. India-EU FTA Nears Finish Line Hailing the landmark India-EU FTA moving “one step … Read more

Maharashtra Accidents: 14 Dead, Including 3 Children, In Two Separate Road Mishaps

Two separate road accidents in Maharashtra’s Bhandara and Nanded districts claimed 14 lives, including three children. Eight people were killed in Bhandara, while six died in Nanded. Eight others were seriously injured in the Nanded accident. Maharashtra witnessed a tragic start to the day as two separate road accidents in the state claimed the lives … Read more

RH Stock Climbs Premarket: Wells Fargo Backs H2 ‘Time To Shine’ Thesis, But BofA Warns Of Q4 Risk

Wall Street remained split after RH’s Q2 earnings, with Wells Fargo backing its second-half growth drivers while UBS and BofA questioned growth estimates, according to TheFly. Wells Fargo cut its RH target to $175 from $225, pointing to Estates momentum, new gallery sales, and backlog reduction, per TheFly BofA cut fiscal 2026 and 2027 EPS … Read more

TotalEnergies Completes Grandpuits Ownership Move – Targets 1M Tons Of Circular Polymers By 2030

The move comes as TotalEnergies expands its plastics recycling operations and advances the transformation of its Grandpuits site. TotalEnergies is taking full ownership of the Grandpuits facility by acquiring Plastic Energy’s remaining stake. TotalEnergies is targeting 1 million tons of polymers annually from recycled or renewable materials by 2030. The company’s latest move comes as … Read more