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Payments via mobile phones clocked 41 pc jump in July-Dec 2024
New Delhi, April 11: Payments through mobile phones in India recorded a 41 per cent jump in transaction volume to 88.54 billion and a 30 per cent rise in value to Rs 197.69 lakh crore in the second half of 2024.
Tahawwur Rana wanted Pakistan's 'Nishan-e-Haider' award for nine LeT terrorists killed in 26/11 action
New Delhi, April 11: Tahawwur Rana had aspired for Pakistan's highest award for gallantry in battle 'Nishan-e-Haider' for the nine Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists who carried out the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai in 2008 and were gunned down by Indian security forces.
Pleased that Slovakia recognises Indian community's hard work, says Prez Murmu
Bratislava, April 11: President Droupadi Murmu commended the Indian community for their contribution in deepening the India-Slovakia ties as she addressed the vibrant Indian diaspora at a community reception organised in Bratislava.
India set to outperform other emerging markets amid global uncertainty: Jefferies
New Delhi, April 11: Global brokerage Jefferies has issued an 'overweight' call on India, saying that the country is set to outperform other emerging markets (EMs) amid rising global uncertainties.
Ravi Kishan's intriguing look from his new show 'Clean Up Crew' unveiled
Mumbai, April 11: The makers of the upcoming show “Clean Up Crew,” starring Ravi Kishan in the lead role, have unveiled his striking new look from the action-packed series.
Saiyami Kher talks about tackling roles that mirror her, those that don't
Mumbai, April 11: Actress and fitness enthusiast Saiyami Kher shared that playing characters both completely different from her and those that closely resemble her come with their own unique set of challenges.
Sensex, Nifty open higher after Trump pauses tariffs till July 9
Mumbai, April 11: Indian equity market opened in the green on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced to pause reciprocal tariffs on the country till July 9.
Isha Malviya: I'm a complete family person
New Delhi, April 11: Television actress Isha Malviya calls herself “a complete family person” and said that she loves to spend her time with them on her days off from work.
E-mobility, chips and fintech key investment opportunities for Austria: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, April 11: There are several opportunities for investment and business collaboration between Austria and India, especially in sectors such as e-mobility, semiconductors and fintech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed.
Cannes bound: Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor's 'Homebound' gets ticket for French riviera
Mumbai, April 11: Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar is celebrating the official selection of his home production 'Homebound' in the upcoming edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
PM Modi leads nation in paying tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary
New Delhi, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary on Friday, lauding his lifelong efforts to uplift the marginalised and promote social equality.
26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana sent to 18-Day NIA custody by special court
New Delhi, April 11: A special NIA court on Friday remanded Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to 18-day custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
MoS Defence review preparedness of Assam Rifles, security along India-Myanmar border
Imphal, April 10: The Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, who was on a two-day visit to trouble-torn Manipur, held a comprehensive review of the operational and administrative preparedness of Assam Rifles battalions in the region.
Trump says tariffs will be back on July 9 for no-deal countries; 26 pc for India
Washington, April 10: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said trading partner countries that are not able reach an agreement with the US by July 9, when the 90-day pause ends, goods coming to the US from there will be tariffed at the reciprocal rate announced originally.
Bosch banned from PSL for one year after withdrawing to join IPL's Mumbai Indians
Lahore, April 10: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a one-year ban on South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The decision, announced on Thursday, comes after Bosch unilaterally ended his contract with Peshawar Zalmi to join Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians as a replacement player.
Reciprocal tariff policy opens new horizons for India's global trade strategy: Nitin Gadkari
Bhopal, April 10: While inspecting the ambitious Multimodal Logistics Park - a project valued at an astounding 1,200 crore rupees and situated in the Pithampur industrial area, roughly 30 kilometers from Indore - the Union Minister for Roads and Highways Nitin Gadkari recognised remarkable potential for growth and development.
Tribals achieved rights due to unity, constant pressure of regional parties: TMP Chief
Agartala, April 10: Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, launched a strong criticism of national political parties, including his ally BJP, accusing them of failing to stand up for the rights of the tribals of the Northeast.
Coal miners are real energy warriors of the nation: Union Minister
New Delhi, April 10: Over 70 per cent of India's electricity generation depends on coal, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, said on Thursday, underscoring the need to balance development with sustainability, accelerate responsible mine closure practices, and continuously improve environmental benchmarks.
Sr men's hockey nationals: Karnataka, M.P., Maharashtra win to reach quarters
Jhansi (U.P.), April 10: Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Karnataka each had a successful outing as they won their respective matches to enter the quarterfinals on Day 7 of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 here on Thursday.
Facing rising power demands, Mauritius seeks Indian help in energy sectors
By Vishu Adhana, Port Louis, April 11: With growing pressure to meet its rising power needs and transition towards cleaner energy, Mauritius has reached out to India seeking technical assistance and collaboration in the energy sector particularly in renewables, ANI has learnt.
Thunderstorms, light rains, duststorms likely in parts of Rajasthan today, tomorrow
Jaipur, April 11: The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that there is a possibility of thunderstorms in northern and north-western parts of Rajasthan and possibility of dust storms in Jodhpur division, Bikaner division and other areas on Friday and Saturday .
Sensex soars over 1,000 points as Trump's tariff pause sparks global market rally
Mumbai, April 11: Indian stock markets opened sharply higher on Friday, following a strong rally in the US markets on Wednesday.
India's Consul General to New York issues warning against scam callers
New Delhi, April 11: Consul General of India to New York, Binaya S Pradhan on Friday issued an advisory on scam calls and fake agents who ask for money and personal details in the name of the Embassy.
India's electronics manufacturing value addition jumps to 70%, set to reach 90% by FY27
New Delhi, April 11: India is strengthening its position as a global manufacturing hub, with value addition in electronics manufacturing having increased from 30 per cent to around 70 per cent, and is projected to reach 90 per cent by FY27, according to Axis Capital report.
AAP's inefficiency harms health, education in Punjab: Cong leader Bajwa
Chandigarh, April 10: Calling the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government the government of advertisements, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Thursday flayed the government for its inefficiency to perform in health and education sectors.
Uttar Pradesh government announces Rs 4 lakh relief for thunderstorm victims' families
Lucknow, April 11: The Uttar Pradesh government declared financial assistance for families of those who lost their lives in thunderstorms and lightning incidents across the state. The instructions were given to immediately distribute the permissible relief amount of Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased persons.
Italy's Dy PM, Min for University and Research arrive in Delhi on official visit
New Delhi, April 11: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and Anna Maria Bernini, Minister of University and Research of Italy, arrived in Delhi on Friday for an official visit.
EAM Jaishankar to participate in Carnegie India's Global Technology Summit
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate in Carnegie India's Global Technology Summit on Friday. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will address the Summit later in the day.
DP World commences construction of Bharat Mart strategic trading hub in Dubai
Dubai, April 11: DP World has commenced the construction of Bharat Mart, a global business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplace in Dubai that is designed to facilitate trade between Indian businesses and global markets.
EaseMyTrip gives wings to Neha Kortikar's shooting dreams
New Delhi, April 11: EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's leading online travel tech platforms, through its CSR arm, EaseMyTrip Foundation, has taken a significant step toward nurturing India's sporting future by extending full-fledged sponsorship support to Neha Kortikar, an exceptional young talent in Indian rifle shooting.
India's field hospital in Myanmar treats 1,651 patients in earthquake relief efforts
Mandalay, April 11: India has been actively engaged in the relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, with the Indian Army providing critical relief in its Field Hospital in Mandalay, the country's worst-hit city.
CPI-M MP John Brittas says Data Protection Act 'infringes' on RTI Act
New Delhi, April 11: CPI-M MP John Brittas claimed that the Digital Data Protection Act "infringes" on the Right to Information Act, while Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said that the Act had "devastated" another Parliamentary Act, the Right to Information Act.
CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual trade expo 'GATE 2025'
Gandhinagar, April 11: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)'s annual trade expo 'GATE 2025' in Ahmedabad in the virtual presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. On this occasion, the souvenir of 'GATE 2025' was unveiled by the dignitaries present, an official statement said.
US-India continue to work to combat global scourge of terrorism: US Department of State
Washington DC, April 11: The US State Department on Thursday (local time) reiterated its commitment to combating global terrorism in collaboration with India after the US extradited Tahawwur Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to India to "face justice" for his involvement in the attacks.
No doubt, this is political will: Defence Expert Dhruv Katoch on extradition of Tahawwur Rana
New Delhi, April 11: Defence Expert Dhruv Katoch on Thursday termed the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana to India a "political win" and stated it was the "political will of this government", referring to the BJP-led Central government.
NIA gets 18-day remand of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana after extradition to India
New Delhi, April 11: A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Friday sent Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused, to 18-day of custody of the NIA.
India bag crucial win against Hong Kong, China at Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1
Pune, April 11: The Indian team carried on their winning run at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1, delivering a strong performance to secure a 2-1 victory against Hong Kong, China, here on Thursday evening. The tournament, organized by MSLTA in association with ITF, AITA, and PMDTA, is taking place at the Mahalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex in Pune, as per a release from Billie Jean King Cup.
Significant development: Former Home Secy RK Singh on extradition of Tahawwur Rana
New Delhi, April 11: Former Union Home Secretary RK Singh termed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused, to India as a significant development and a matter of satisfaction for everyone.
President Murmu addresses Indian diaspora in Slovakia; highlights growing cultural ties
Bratislava, April 11: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (local time) highlighted the growing cultural ties between India and Slovakia while addressing the Indian community at a reception in Slovakia's capital during her two-day State visit to the country.
Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League for one year for pulling out of 2025 season
New Delhi April 11: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended South Africa allrounder Corbin Bosch from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for one year as a consequence for pulling out of this year's tournament after being selected at the draft.