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Shopping in Qatar but concerned about the payment method in a foreign land? Now you can use UPI to pay for your spree in this mall.India has expanded its digital payment network overseas, with the launching of the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in Lulu Group’s Stores in Qatar.The move comes after its roll out at…
The United States has declared a new war — this time, on drug cartels. President Donald Trump announced a military campaign targeting “narco-terrorists” as US forces carried out at least four strikes on suspected smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea. But is this even legal?The US military has carried out four known strikes targeting go-fast-style…
With mass shootings a constant fear for parents and school administrators almost across the US, several States have spent the last decade investing in surveillance systems to monitor students’ online activity. A recent incident in Florida showed this technology. A school monitoring system flagged a student after he asked ChatGPT for advice on how to…
AI image used for representative purposes Gold’s price has experienced a significant surge, rising over 50% annually and achieving a 30% CAGR over three years, according to MCX data. In India, the festive season traditionally sees high demand for gold, both for jewellery and investment purposes.While gold investments in any form require income tax payment…
Deepak Chahar and Salman Khan (X) India pacer Deepak Chahar created a buzz with a surprise appearance on the popular reality show Bigg Boss, leading to speculation that he might enter the show as a wildcard contestant. Clips shared online showed Chahar engaging with host Salman Khan, instantly grabbing the audience’s attention. Salman added to…
India’s digital payments ecosystem is set for a major security overhaul as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduces new authentication guidelines, effective April 2026. The new framework will require banks to adopt a risk-based model for verifying transactions — a move aimed at strengthening fraud prevention while keeping the payment experience smooth for users.Under…
October is shaping up to be one of the busiest festive months of 2025, with major celebrations such as Diwali and Chhath Puja lined up across India. As a result, banks will remain closed on several days this month, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar.According to the RBI calendar, several public…
Shares of streaming platform Netflix have tumbled almost 5% over the past 5 trading sessions ever since Tesla CEO Elon Musk has started urging his followers to boycott the company and cancel their subscriptions.Netflix shares fell on Friday, marking their biggest weekly decline since April, even as the broader market rallied. Though major indices rose…
Eggs are one of those humble foods that make mornings brighter. But when a trusted brand faces a safety scare, it can make even a simple omelette feel uneasy. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall alert involving Black Sheep Egg Company’s Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs, over concerns…
Indian equity markets this week will be guided by macroeconomic data, global developments, and quarterly results from IT giant TCS, analysts said. Investors will also keep an eye on foreign fund flows, which have continued to show caution.In September, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were net sellers, withdrawing Rs 23,885 crore from Indian equities. This pushed…
