New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) India’s digital payments landscape continues its rapid expansion, with digital transactions accounting for 99.8 per cent of the total payment volume and 97.7 per cent of the total transaction value in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Bhopal/Chitrakoot Oct 23 (IANS) The ancient town of Chitrakoot, nestled along the banks of the sacred Mandakini River in Satna district, recently witnessed the vibrant conclusion of its 350-year-old “Gadhon Ka Mela” (Donkey Fair), a tradition that began during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday met Katherina Reiche, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, in Berlin, and talks covered Germany's commitment to finalising the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA).
Srinagar, Oct 23 (IANS) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti, on Thursday announced that her party would support the National Conference (NC) for the third Rajya Sabha seat, but not the 4th seat.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was a symbol of India’s willpower and capability, and a message to the world that the country is always ready to respond to every challenge.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) In Pakistan, the abduction, forced conversion, and marriage of minor Hindu and Christian girls has emerged as one of South Asia’s most persistent human rights crises.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Taj Hotels must write down rules, specify how to sit and wear clothes, said YourStory Founder and CEO Shradha Sharma on Thursday, after being reprimanded for sitting in “regular padmasana style” at the five-star hotel's fine dining restaurant House of Ming in the national capital.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday had a detailed discussion with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and senior ministry officials, exploring strategies to accelerate digital infrastructure development and regional connectivity.
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) Three persons, including one woman and a child, have been killed in two separate incidents of elephant attack in West Bengal during the last 24 hours.
Patna, May 23 (IANS) The Grand Alliance in Bihar on Thursday formally declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate, while Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani was announced as the Deputy Chief Minister if the INDIA Bloc forms the government after the November 14 Assembly elections.
