NTT Data Payments to take UPI global

MUMBAI: NTT Data Payment Services is working on linking India’s UPI with other fast payment systems across Asia through a hub-based architecture that could eliminate the need for multiple bilateral arrangements, senior executives said, outlining a strategy to simplify cross-border retail payments. The company launched Adaptis – its unified service brand for its digital payment…

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Supreme Court: Why’s CJI not on panel to pick CEC, Supreme Court asks government | India News

File photo: Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: Underscoring the need for an independent and impartial process for selection of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners, Supreme Court on Thursday said Election Commission must not only act independently but must also be seen to act independently. The court questioned why Parliament, while framing the…

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Inspiring Story of the Day by Michael Jordan: “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying”: The high school setback that fueled basketball’s greatest career | NBA News

Michael Jordan (Image Via Getty) Michael Jordan has said many memorable things during his career, but one quote continues to stand out: “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” It is more than a motivational line. It explains the mindset that helped him become one of the greatest…

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Varun Dhawan on 10 years of ‘Dishoom’, says, ‘India ko bura kahaan toh dishoom can be back’ | Hindi Movie News

Varun Dhawan on 10 years of ‘Dishoom’, says, ‘India ko bura kahaan toh dishoom can be back’ Actor Varun Dhawan is celebrating 10 years of 2016 action-comedy ‘Dishoom’, reflecting on his fond memories of working in the film.Varun shared a string of BTS pictures from the film’s sets as well as the promotions, showing rare…

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E20 Fuel Mileage Drop: Mileage drop due to E20? 2-6%, says 1 minister, 3-5%, says another

NEW DELHI: How much is the estimated drop in fuel efficiency when E20 fuel is used in non-E20-compliant vehicles? While govt rejected claims on social media of substantial loss in mileage due to E20 petrol, transport and petroleum ministries have given slightly different figures.Road transport ministry, citing a study by Automotive Research Association of India…

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‘Incredibly disappointed’: Commonwealth Games wheelchair medallists forced to race again after shock first-lap crash | Commonwealth Games News

Glasgow: Scotland’s Melanie Woods competes as Mauritius’ Noemi Alphonse sits on the track after a fall during the women’s T54 1500m wheelchair race at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. Woods wins the gold medal in this event. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI07_30_2026_000105A) The women’s T54 1500m wheelchair final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be…

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Humans may not be the only primates with geometric intuition as monkeys recognise shapes in remarkably similar ways, study finds |

For decades, one idea has shaped discussions about human intelligence: our ability to recognise geometric patterns was thought to set us apart from other primates. People naturally notice features such as symmetry, parallel sides and right angles, and many researchers have argued that this reflects a uniquely human way of thinking.A new study was published…

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‘Jana Nayagan’ box office collections day 8: Thalapathy Vijay’s film earns Rs 3.98 crore; worldwide total reaches Rs 260.25 crore | Tamil Movie News

‘Jana Nayagan’ box office collections day 8: Thalapathy Vijay’s film earns Rs 3.98 crore; worldwide total reaches Rs 260.25 crore Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ continued its run in theatres on Day 8, but the film witnessed another drop in its daily collections.According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 3.98 crore (India net) on…

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