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New Delhi: Delhi Police has intensified its verification drive for domestic staff following a series of recent high-profile crimes involving unverified workers, including a case in southeast Delhi where a bureaucrat’s daughter was sexually assaulted and murdered by an unverified domestic help.In another incident, an unverified help and his associates—who had taken turns working in…
MUMBAI: RBI has come out with a Digital Payments – Emandate Framework, 2026 which seeks to make recurring digital payments simpler, safer and more user-centric by reducing friction while retaining safeguards, marking a shift towards a consent-driven autopay ecosystem.The guidelines mandate a 24-hour pre-debit notification, requiring issuers to inform users in advance about the merchant…
US ambassador Sergio Gor hails defence ties with India after SHANTI Bill NEW DELHI: United States ambassador to India Sergio Gor has underscored the growing strength of India-US ties, highlighting expanding cooperation in defence and energy sectors following recent high-level engagements in Washington.In a series of posts on X, Gor said defence collaboration between the…
The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) scheme for another five years from April 1, 2026, with a budget outlay of Rs 1,800 crore, in a move aimed at strengthening border management and improving services for legitimate foreign travellers, the government said.The extension — not a fresh…
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has sparked a debate online after posting a message about safety in Europe compared with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a post on microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), Durov said that Dubai remains statistically safer despite the ongoing tensions in the region. Durov said in the post that he had…
EV safety tips: What to know about EV fires and how to stay safer (AI-generated) Electric vehicles have moved from novelty to routine in a relatively short time. They now sit in driveways, apartment basements and public charging bays, often charging overnight with little attention. As their numbers rise, so does interest in how safe…
The debate between preserving older buildings and constructing new projects has gained importance in modern urban planning. Questions of safety, sustainability, cost and long-term usability often shape public opinion. While ageing structures carry historical value and environmental advantages, new developments promise compliance with modern safety standards and advanced construction technologies. Understanding the balance between these…
Space missions and space tourism have started accelerating rapidly. This concept of space tourism may evoke and feels more like a sense of sci-fi, but with a sense of awe and wonder, the space tourism growth has been doing wonders. This may seem like a luxurious experience afforded only by the super-rich segment of the…
Indians are making changes to their travel patterns for the New Year, travelling to destinations beyond Thailand and Cambodia to regions like Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Japan and parts of West Asia, travel industry executives said. The transition comes after the two south Asian nations have been at continued border violence. The clashes, which continued…
A new experimental weight loss pill is giving hope to scientists that people may soon burn fat without losing precious muscle or fighting constant loss of appetite. Early human trials of the medication suggest it may offer an alternative to the current injectable medications that generally come with muscle loss and gut side effects. Double-edged…
