MUMBAI: RBI has come out with a Digital Payments – Emandate Framework, 2026 which seeks to make recurring digital payments simpler, safer and more user-centric by reducing friction while retaining safeguards, marking a shift towards a consent-driven autopay ecosystem.The guidelines mandate a 24-hour pre-debit notification, requiring issuers to inform users in advance about the merchant…
Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The badminton world was left stunned on Wednesday as Denmark’s two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at the age of 32, citing persistent back problems that have made it impossible to “compete and train at the highest level.” The decision brings down the curtain on one…
Wall Street hovered near record levels on Wednesday as falling crude oil prices eased inflation concerns and boosted investor sentiment, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.1 per cent after closing at a record high in the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 171 points, or 0.3 per cent, while the Nasdaq Composite was…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continues to rewrite IPL history, adding yet another milestone to his glittering career during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Having already become the first batter to smash 800 fours in the tournament, Kohli reached another elite landmark…
TS DEECET 2026 answer key, response sheet The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, has released the Telangana State Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test (TS DEECET) 2026 preliminary answer key, candidate response sheets, and question papers today, May 25. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download the TS…
Aries This week may increase emotional impatience in your love life. If someone takes too long to respond emotionally or leaves you feeling mentally confused, irritation could rise quickly. At the same time, your own emotional reactions may become sharper than necessary. Avoid allowing temporary frustration to create long-term emotional damage through impulsive words or…
Marta Kostyuk-Mirra Andreeva semi-final sparks controversy (Screengrab) There was no handshake between Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva after their French Open semifinal, a scene that has become common whenever the Ukrainian player faces Russian opponents. The decision was expected, as Kostyuk has consistently refused post-match handshakes with Russian and Belarusian players since Russia’s invasion of…
The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Thursday dismissed reports of a possible hike in petrol and diesel prices, calling them “fake news” and aimed at creating unnecessary panic among citizens.In a post on X, the ministry said, “There are some news reports suggesting a price hike of petrol and diesel. It is hereby…
General:Celebration can come unexpectedly; whether that means attending an extravagant social gathering or sharing an enjoyable family moment at home, celebration will surely come your way! The Moon supports community, and Jupiter adds a satisfied, settled feeling. You’ll feel respected in your circle, not because you show off, but because you show up.Funny thing is,…
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday invited applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in different ministries and departments of the Government of India. The online application process has now started.According to the commission, candidates can apply through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal from June 27, 2026. The last date…