digital currency

In a decade, India built the world’s largest population-scale real-time payments system. It changed not just banking, but behaviour itself

A Pune restaurant offered diners a choice on paying service charges. This move transformed a mandatory fee into a voluntary gesture. Indians spend significantly on dining out daily. Food is a key part of celebrations and connections. This approach ensures tipping remains a positive experience, reflecting good service and customer satisfaction.

Facing a widening trade deficit, India's Prime Minister urges reduced gold purchases. Industry bodies propose tapping into the nation's vast household gold reserves. Their plan involves using refined household gold for domestic demand and channeling imported gold into jewellery exports via gold metal loans, aiming to boost working capital and cut imports.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt lifestyle changes to conserve foreign exchange and mitigate the economic impact of global energy crises. Key suggestions include reducing fuel consumption by using public transport, carpooling, and opting for electric vehicles, alongside reviving work-from-home policies and limiting discretionary spending on gold and foreign travel.

A multi-state investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak has widened, involving the CBI and Rajasthan Police. The alleged leak, traced from Maharashtra to Haryana and Rajasthan, led to the cancellation of the exam taken by nearly 22.79 lakh candidates. Authorities are probing a network suspected of selling leaked questions for substantial sums.

Despite additional ad breaks being woven into the game, no broadcaster in India or China has shown interest in shelling out the millions that Fifa wants.

Ranveer Singh's dramatic rooftop scene in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' was filmed without any visual effects, showcasing the film's commitment to practical filmmaking. The intense sequence, shot in heavy rain and red lighting at a real printing press, involved intricate set design and meticulous attention to detail, proving the makers' dedication to grounded execution over digital shortcuts.

Pakistan's economy faces sustained pressure with double-digit inflation likely to persist due to surging global oil prices amid the Middle East crisis. Rising energy costs and regional instability are projected to slow GDP growth and widen the current account deficit, impacting the stock market and currency.

In Emilia-Romagna, Italy, hundreds of thousands of wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese are stored in climate-controlled warehouses, serving as valuable collateral for loans. This unique financial system allows producers to overcome cash flow challenges caused by the cheese's lengthy aging process, ensuring the industry's continued operation and growth.

Kanpur police have busted an illegal IPL betting network, arresting five individuals and seizing Rs 3.91 crore in cash. The syndicate operated through the Bethub24.com portal and app, using a master ID system. The alleged mastermind remains absconding, with teams actively pursuing his capture.

Tech Mahindra's March quarter revenue reached $1.6 billion, showing growth. The company is focused on improving its operating margin to 15%. AI is creating new business opportunities. Manufacturing and retail sectors led the growth. Hiring will resume in a calibrated manner next year. The company is adapting to AI-led productivity changes.

AGI pioneer Ben Goertzel warns of a looming "job apocalypse" within two to three years, predicting AI will soon surpass human intelligence and make most professions obsolete. He advises workers to cultivate emotional intelligence, embrace rapid skill adaptation, and decouple their identity from labor to remain relevant in the evolving landscape.

While the world order evolves, and UAE’s decision impacts other major oil producers around the world, India which imports around 90% of its crude needs may actually stand to benefit.

India's top IT firms are cutting jobs. This shift is driven by AI and changing client demands. Companies now prioritize outcomes over sheer employee numbers. The focus is on skilled workers who can leverage AI. This recalibration signals a new era for the IT sector, emphasizing efficiency and specialized talent.

Parents can cultivate a love for reading in children by modeling the behavior themselves and making it a shared family activity. Leveraging popular movie adaptations and the sensory experience of physical books can further engage young readers. Creative strategies and collaboration with schools build a strong foundation for lifelong literacy.

Individuals whose names begin with specific letters are advised on various aspects of life. These include managing work evaluations, safeguarding property, maintaining health through proper care and sleep, and making sound financial and investment decisions. Family connections and community involvement are also highlighted as important for well-being and happiness.

Razorpay has partnered with Google Pay to enhance international payment experiences for Indian businesses. This integration allows foreign clients a familiar checkout process, enabling one-tap payments via Google Pay without requiring card details or extensive verification. This move aims to boost Indian exports by aligning with global digital payment preferences.

The fall in HCL Technologies’ stock price wiped out around Rs 38,000 crore in market value and brought its total market capitalisation down to about Rs 3,53,000 crore.

A British man has pleaded guilty in the US for his role in a cybercrime scheme that defrauded at least 12 companies and stole over $8 million in cryptocurrency. Tyler Buchanan admitted to using SMS phishing to steal login credentials, which were then used to access company systems and steal digital assets. He faces up to 22 years in prison.