German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock lauded India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for its rapid payment capabilities at the Annual Ambassadors’ Conference in Berlin. Recalling her visit to India, she emphasized UPI’s efficiency. German transport minister Volker Wissing similarly praised UPI after using it to buy vegetables in Bengaluru, showcasing its seamless transaction process.
Read MoreHokato Hotozhe Sema, a 40-year-old army man from Dimapur, won bronze in the men’s F57 shot put at the Paris Paralympics despite battling illness. With support from his coach Rakesh Rawat and inspiration from the crowd, he achieved a personal best throw of 14.65m. His journey began in 2016 under Col Gaurav Dutta’s guidance.
Read MoreEarlier, talking about his work, the cine icon took to his blog, and mentioned: “And the work and day routine undergoes a change .. an early rise , an early rest .. and the rest be blessed .. praying that this fructifies.”He then reminisced about his late father and poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s “shlok...
Read MoreA fire at a women’s hostel near Periyar bus stand in Madurai led to the deaths of two women and injuries to three others on Thursday morning. The blaze caused panic among residents, but firefighters managed to rescue several students. Initial investigations suggest an old refrigerator explosion may have triggered the fire, with police...
Read MoreThe NFL season has started, and injuries are already affecting teams. About 329 players are injured and likely to miss week two. Key players ruled out include Falcons’ Robert Burns, Ravens’ Keaton Mitchell, and Bills’ Taron Johnson. Several others are listed as questionable, including Ravens’ Lamar Jackson and Packers’ Jordan Love.
Read MoreThe CAG report revealed that the Naveen Patnaik government disbursed ₹782 crore to 12.72 lakh ineligible beneficiaries under the Kalia scheme. The audit cited poor planning and favoritism towards a software company. It recommended better identification of eligible farmers and recovery of funds from those deemed ineligible.
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