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Al Etihad Payments, Mastercard collaborate to launch 'Jaywan - Mastercard'

Abu Dhabi, March 13: Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), which operates the UAE's national card switch (UAESWITCH) and manages domestic card scheme "Jaywan", and Mastercard have announced a strategic collaboration to launch "Jaywan - Mastercard" co-badged debit and prepaid cards in the UAE.

WPL 2025: Matthews, Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet carry MI to massive 213/4

Mumbai, March 13: Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt hit 77 runs each while captain Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a breathtaking 36 at the back-end as Mumbai Indians posted 213/4 in 20 overs against Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator clash of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.

Champions League drama likely to affect La Liga with big games this weekend

Madrid (Spain), March 13: The impact of this week's Champions League matches on the outcome of La Liga's title race will unfold in the coming days as FC Barcelona travel to a heartbroken and fatigued Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid face a challenging away game against Villarreal, who is vying for a spot in next season's Champions League.

Assam to give Rs 342 crore to tea workers: CM Sarma

Guwahati, March 13: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state government will distribute at least Rs 342 crore to provide one-time assistance to tea workers as a mark of recognition towards their tireless efforts in making tea industry a backbone of the state.

Kremlin aide rejects US ceasefire plan on Ukraine

Washington, March 13: A top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday rejected the US plan of ceasefire in the war against Ukraine even as US President Donald Trump's top negotiator landed in Moscow for talks.

Akansha Ranjan recalls her fun Holi time as a kid

Mumbai, March 13: Akansha Ranjan recalled during a conversation what was the festival of Holi like for her as a kid. The 'Guilty' actress shared that she used to throw water balloons on the people passing by.

Indefinite shutdown in Manipur tribal areas lifted after 5 days

Imphal, March 13: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex body of the tribals in Manipur, on Thursday, announced the lifting of the indefinite shutdown it had called to protest the resumption of the bus services between the state capital Imphal and the hill districts and the police action in the tribal areas on March 8.

All-England badminton: Lakshya Sen powers into Qfs, Malvika falls to Yamaguchi

New Delhi, March 13: Lakshya Sen delivered a clinical performance to storm into the quarterfinals of the All-England Open Badminton Championships, securing a dominant straight-game win over Indonesia's Jonathan Christie (21-13, 21-10) in Birmingham on Thursday. The Indian shuttler, known for his swift footwork and precise shot-making, dismantled the world No.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings begin training camp at Dharamsala before start of season

Dharamsala, March 13: Punjab Kings (PBKS) have begun their training camp ahead of the commencement of Season 18 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Thursday, starting their preparations for the mega event at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium in Dharamshala. The camp has been designed to fine-tune the team's strategy ahead of the tournament as the players train under the coaching staff to get in the groove.

Unacceptable: BJP's Gourav Vallabh slams TN govt over Rupee symbol change

New Delhi, March 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Gourav Vallabh on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accusing his government of undermining the Indian Constitution by replacing the Devanagari-script rupee symbol with the Tamil letter for rupee in the state's Budget documents.

Tripura's tallest government office building to be completed by December 2026

Agartala, March 13: The Tripura state government is constructing a high-rise office building in the state, marking a significant step toward modern infrastructure development. The B+G+14 structure--which includes a basement, ground floor, and 14 additional floors--is being built to accommodate various government offices in Agartala.