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The number of ATMs in the country declined as people shifted digital payments. The e-payments network reduced customers’ need for cash withdrawals, even as bank branches continued to expand, a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report said.Private banks led the contraction, cutting their ATM network to 77,117 from 79,884, while public sector banks reduced their…
File Photo – Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying Football match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) DUBAI: Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his determination to score 1,000 goals by the end of his career. And the 40-year-old Portugal superstar is in no…
NYC phone ban exposes students struggling to read analogue clocks in classrooms. (Getty Images) New York City’s ban on smartphones in schools has delivered quieter corridors, faster foot traffic between classes and more focused lessons. But it has also revealed an unforeseen problem: many students struggle to read analogue clocks without their phones.Teachers across the…
Riteish Deshmukh captured a glamorous moment from Salman Khan’s landmark 60th birthday celebration, showcasing stars like Ram Charan among others. Meanwhile, Genelia Deshmukh shared a charming clip depicting Salman whipping up a unique ‘Bhau chi bhel’ for his guests, a testament to his warm hospitality. Riteish Deshmukh and Salman Khan share a good bond with…
As the clock chimes midnight, a vibrant Spanish custom of devouring twelve grapes for twelve New Year’s wishes enters the spotlight. This delightful ritual not only symbolizes fresh beginnings but also encourages a moment of reflection, allowing the mind and body to embrace tranquility. As the clock nears midnight on New Year’s Eve, a ritual…
NEW DELHI: Unnao rape case survivor on Monday said that she would ensure “death sentence” for the convict and expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar. She also hailed the Supreme Court‘s decision which stayed Delhi HC’s move to suspended life sentence of Sengar.“I am very happy. I had faith in the Supreme…
You may find yourself feeling more emotional than expected today. Rather than pushing those feelings away, give them a little space to be seen. This isn’t a day to solve everything or chase clarity. Just notice what’s present and stay gentle with yourself. A quiet moment, a slow breath, or a short pause could offer…
In early December 2025, IndiGo, the country’s largest domestic aviation carrier with more than 60% of the market, faced a crew-rostering and compliance shock. The immediate results were visible: flight cancellations multiplied across metros and smaller cities, delays spread through airport networks, and the DGCA was compelled to cut IndiGo’s winter programme to restore operational…
A video of a Texas woman expressing anguish over how Texas cities have been taken over by Indians has gone viral. The woman said a lot of people are talking about foreigners invading Michigan and Minnesota but not many people are discussing the situation in Irving Texas and Frisco Texas while over 20% of the…
A defining feature of 2025 was India’s renewed emphasis on Free Trade Agreements as strategic resilience tools. (AI image) By Agneshwar SenThe year 2025 marked a decisive turning point in global trade. Slower growth in major economies, sudden tariff escalations and growing concentration of critical supply chains made international commerce more fragmented and unpredictable. Yet,…
