MUMBAI: India’s digital payments surge is less uniform than headline numbers suggest. Adjusted for population, Maharashtra, the largest state economy, records almost seven times the per-capita UPI transactions of Bihar. Telangana, ranked second, posts more than six times the average of Tripura. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala sit well above the national mean, while Jharkhand,…
Lucknow: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, a drone forensic lab has been established at the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) in Lucknow. Inaugurated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, the lab has been conceptualised and established by ‘Drone Man of India’ Milind Raj, a noted robotics and drone technology…
India’s Sanju Samson (AP /PTI) Sanju Samson produced a captain’s knock when Kerala needed him the most, holding a shaky innings together with an unbeaten 73 in a low-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy fixture against Andhra Pradesh at the A.B. Vajpayee Stadium in Lucknow. On a surface where every other Kerala batter failed to reach…
China has reportedly built a working prototype of an advanced chip-making machine, defying Western predictions. Former ASML engineers are said to be behind the project, which aims for semiconductor independence. This development, a six-year government initiative, could significantly alter global chip supply chains, challenging ASML’s monopoly on crucial EUV technology. In a high-security Shenzhen laboratory,…
NEW DELHI: The squads for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 are being announced, with India recently unveiling their 15-member team for the marquee event. The tournament will be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, featuring eight teams competing for the prestigious title.This edition will be held in the T20I format,…
In a few days, millions of American families could find their cupboards bare. As the government shutdown drags on, food stamp payments are set to stop from 1 November, cutting off a vital lifeline for 42 million people and exposing how close hunger lies beneath the surface of the world’s richest nation. The big picture…
SBI PO prelims result 2025 expected soon SBI PO prelims result 2025 expected to be released soon: The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to release the results of the Probationary Officer (PO) prelims exam 2025 soon on the official website. The nationwide Prelims were held on August 2, 4, and 5, attracting thousands…
President Donald Trump has said Americans could see $2,000 tariff dividend checks in 2026, but no exact date has been set yet, although he hinted at the timeline.The payments are expected to come from revenue raised through tariffs.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump said the checks will not arrive in time…
Prayagraj: In a desperate bid to mislead investigators, a 35-year-old man, accused of stabbing his wife to death in Lalapur village, allegedly wrote on the floor with her blood: “Mai pagal thi, mera pati nirdosh hai” (I was mentally unsound, my husband is innocent) to make it appear a case of suicide. On Friday afternoon,…
UP Police celebrated women’s strength through Mission Shakti 5.0 events LUCKNOW: In a display of women’s strength and social awareness under Mission Shakti 5.0, Uttar Pradesh Police organised a series of fitness and empowerment events — from Kanpur Dehat’s “Run for Empowerment” to Hamirpur’s symbolic Hurdle Race — celebrating the spirit, resilience, and determination of…
