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RBI Permits UPI Transactions via PPIs Using Third-Party Apps

The Reserve Bank on Friday allowed prepaid payment instruments holders to make and receive UPI payments through third-party mobile applications.

Realme eyes 18% India market share with new designs

Chinese smart devices maker Realme is looking to corner a larger 18% market share in the Indian smartphone market in 2025 on the back of innovative product designs, device range, and expanded offline and online reach.

Adani Ports orders 8 tugs with Cochin Shipyard for ₹450 crore

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Friday said it has placed a ₹450-crore order for eight tugs with Cochin Shipyard.

Rupee hits fresh record low of 85.50 against dollar

The rupee fell steepest in almost two years to hit its lifetime intraday low of 85.80 before a suspected central bank intervention helped recover some of its losses and settled 23 paise lower at a record low of 85.50 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday due to a strong greenback amid increased month-end demand from banks and importers.

Ultratech to Buy Minority Stake in Star Cement

Leading cement producer UltraTech Cement on Friday said it will acquire a minority stake of 8.69% from the promoters of Meghalaya-based Star Cement in a deal worth up to ₹851 crore.

Air India to See Progress on Key Initiatives in 2025: CEO

Air India will see progress on various key initiatives, including refitting of wide body and narrow body planes, in 2025 as well as tighten practices and processes to ultimately become profitable, the airline's chief executive officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson said on Friday.

CAD moderates to 1.2% of GDP in Q2: RBI data

India's current account deficit (CAD) moderated marginally to $11.2 billion or 1.2% of GDP year-on-year in the July-September quarter of 2024-25, according to Reserve Bank of India data released on Friday.

Textiles export is a silver lining as trade gap widens

India's textiles sector has emerged as a beacon of resilience and growth, recording an impressive 36.65% increase in exports over the past four years, although industry stakeholders are not much enthused by the resurgence.

PSU Banks Likely to Cross ₹1.5 Lakh Cr Profit in FY25

PSBs reported a 25% jump in their total net profit to ₹85,520 cr in first half of 2024-25

Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashed 'Due To Physical, Technical External Interference'

Azerbaijan Airlines said on Friday that the preliminary results of an investigation into the plane that crashed in Kazakhstan pointed to \"physical and technical external interference\", amid growing speculation it was hit by a Russian air defence system.

South Korea's Parliament Impeaches Acting President Han, as Yoon Goes on Trial

Han's sudden ouster adds to the uncertainty, and Choi may also face removal if he too clashes with the opposition-led parliament

Seoul: N Korea soldier captured in war dies

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday.

Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 45 People In Gaza

Palestinian sources said that Israeli strikes in Gaza, on Thursday, killed at least 45 people including hospital workers and journalists for a militant-linked broadcaster.

Germany Prez Dissolves Parl, Sets Feb 23 Poll

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for February 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, saying it was the only way to give the country a stable government capable of tackling its problems.

Canadian Ministers to Meet Trump on Tariffs

Canadian ministers flew to Florida on Thursday for talks with Trump officials, aiming to avert a trade war.

With hits and misses, how the political landscape panned out for key players

This year dawned with a new BJP government led by chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.

Driver Who Killed 35 Gets Death Sentence

A man who killed 35 people in a car attack in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai last month was sentenced to death, on Friday, state media reported.

Fresh snowfall in HP's higher peaks, Atal Tunnel closed

The vehicular movement to Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, has been closed again owing to the fresh spell of snowfall on the high peaks of Himachal Pradesh while the lower plains experienced rains on Friday.

Reformist leader, who was in step with history

Manmohan Singh leaves a legacy of bold economic reforms, and a leadership style marked by decency and grace.

Prime minister, great economist, a greater ethicist

Manmohan Singh showed that honesty could be at home in politics, and politics in honesty

Making policy for the last man in the queue

I was finance secretary in Delhi when I was appointed governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in September 2008. Before moving to Mumbai, I went to call on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to thank him for the confidence he reposed in me. It was a brief meeting—just about 15 minutes.

An emblem for the India story

Manmohan Singh's life and work are entwined with post-Independence India's transformation from a poor country to a global power

68 Families in Disaster-Prone Champawat Areas Get ₹2 Lakh Each to Construct Houses

The administration has provided ₹2 lakh each to 68 families whose houses are in disaster-prone areas as the first installment to construct houses in Champawat district, officials familiar with the matter said, adding that 22 families have also been provided land.

IMD: Heavy snowfall in parts of state today

Amid the expected surge in tourist influx ahead of New Year celebrations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dehradun centre on Friday forecast heavy snowfall at isolated places over 2,500 metres in the state on Saturday and large excess rainfall (60% above the average) till January 2 in various parts of the state.

BSF Constable Dies By Suicide In Jaisalmer

A 44-year-old head constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) posted at the India-Pakistan border in the Shahgarh area in Jaisalmer died allegedly by suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle on Thursday, officials said.

Police: 3 Booked For Killing Man In Champawat

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Farmers' Stir in Jaisalmer Enters 5th Day as Talks With Govt Fail

The farmers' indefinite protest at the zero head of the canal in Jaisalmer entered its fifth day on Friday after no consensus was reached as multiple rounds of discussions between the farmers and officials failed.

Woman Duped Twice in 3 Days - Loses ₹15 Lakh Separately

A 55-year-old woman was cheated twice within three days of at least ₹15 lakh in Mayur Vihar, east Delhi last week, police said on Wednesday, adding that they registered a first information report under sections of cheating on Sunday.

Cong to devote 2025 to organisational revamp

We will fill all the vacant posts. We will also fully implement the Udaipur Declaration MALLIKARJUN KHARGE, Congress president

IIT Bombay develops needle-free syringe for painless injections

CALLED A 'SHOCK SYRINGE,' IT USES HIGH-ENERGY SHOCK WAVES, WHICH TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF SOUND, TO DELIVER DRUGS