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UPI goes global again as Trinidad and Tobago becomes first Caribbean nation to adopt India’s online payment system

29

Sep

World

UPI goes global again as Trinidad and Tobago becomes first Caribbean nation to adopt India’s online payment system

New Delhi: Trinidad and Tobago is set to become the first country in the Caribbean region to adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This will mark another major step in the international expansion of India's digital payments technology. The development was confirmed by Trinidad and Tobago's High Commissioner to India, Chandradath Singh, who said the country was actively pursuing the implementation of the UPI-based payment system. The initiative is being taken forward under an agreement between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Digital Transformation. The partnership is aimed at creating a real-time and efficient digital payments…

Future of Bengal in Your Hands: BJP’s Nitin Nabin to ASHA Workers

28

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

Future of Bengal in Your Hands: BJP’s Nitin Nabin to ASHA Workers

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin said the future of West Bengal and India depended significantly on women working in Anganwadi centres and as ASHA workers, citing their contribution to nurturing, educating, nourishing and guiding children. Speaking at the Angan Milan Seva programme during his two-day visit to West Bengal, Nabin said women were helping shape the country’s future under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said discussions on women-led development had now been followed by concrete efforts to support women’s safety, dignity and self-respect. Nabin referred to the construction of 12 crore toilets…

‘Main Maharashtra ka hoon’: Stranger tells woman about business loss in Goa; her response touches viewers |

28

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

‘Main Maharashtra ka hoon’: Stranger tells woman about business loss in Goa; her response touches viewers |

Stranger tells woman about business loss in Goa; her response touches viewers A Goa trip unexpectedly turned into a conversation about life, loss and starting over for Instagram user Nischitha Naren. During her visit, she stopped to speak with a stranger and asked about his life. What he told her led to an emotional exchange that later caught attention online.Nischitha shared the interaction on Instagram with the caption, “Not every trip is about beaches. Sometimes it’s about the people God sends your way.”Man reveals why he came to GoaWhile speaking with Nischitha, the man says that he is from Maharashtra.…

In yet another warning to US, Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemies will be forced out’ of Mideast

28

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

In yet another warning to US, Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemies will be forced out’ of Mideast

As tensions remain high in the Middle East with the conflict entering its eighth month, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei targeted the United States (US) once again on Monday and said the Americans would be forced to evacuate the region due to the "painful blows" it will suffer. However, the 56-year-old did not name the US in his message, even as attempts continue to revie the talks between the two sides. "Today, having suffered painful blows at the hands of valiant fighters and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, they (the enemies) do not venture beyond the Arabian Sea,"…

President Murmu Congratulates Indian Medal Winners at Asian Games on Day 9

28

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

President Murmu Congratulates Indian Medal Winners at Asian Games on Day 9

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian medal winners on Day 9 of the ongoing Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian medal winners on Day 9 of the ongoing Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan.In a post on X, President Murmu congratulated Parul Chaudhary on winning the bronze in the women’s 5,000m, her second medal at the ongoing Games after her bronze-winning effort in the 3,000m steeplechase on Sunday.“Hearty congratulations to Parul Chaudhary on winning the bronze medal in the women’s 5000 metres at the Asian Games 2026. Two medals in…

Tata Trusts proposes rejig to keep Tata Sons unlisted, avoid RBI listing mandate

28

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Tata Trusts proposes rejig to keep Tata Sons unlisted, avoid RBI listing mandate

Mumbai: Tata Trusts has proposed merging two operating companies with the group's holding company in a restructuring aim that allow Tata Sons to function as a non-banking financial company and a core investment company and remove the need for a stock market listing. The proposal involves merging Tata Electronics Systems Solutions Pvt Ltd (TESS) and Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE) with Tata Sons. The Trusts have asked the Tata Sons board to consider the plan and seek a prior no-objection certificate from the Reserve Bank of India. The proposed structure would help Tata Sons to work as an operating company alongside its…

Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan becomes youngest woman grandmaster at 11

28

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan becomes youngest woman grandmaster at 11

Sivanandan has been crowned the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) while representing England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has been crowned the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) while representing England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.The 11-year-old London schoolgirl is the youngest chess player in history to earn the WGM title after becoming the youngest person to represent England internationally in any sport, when she played for the English Chess Federation at age nine.The International Chess Federation (FIDE) confirmed her latest milestone after she played all 11 rounds on England's top board – a…

Massive mountain collapses within seconds in Nepal; terrifying video shows people running for their lives

28

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Massive mountain collapses within seconds in Nepal; terrifying video shows people running for their lives

Kathmandu: A terrifying video of a large section of a mountainside crumbling into Kali Gandaki River within seconds went viral. The dramatic footage that went viral showed people screaming and running for their lives. The villagers can be heard screaming "ghar gai sakyo", which means "the home is already gone". The incident happened following days of heavy rain and landslide that killed at least 24 people, and left 14 missing across several districts, as per reports. 4 killed after avalanche strikes Himlung Peak The death toll from the site of an avalanche that struck at Himlung Himal peak…

FMCG stocks in focus as company signs Rs 574 crore export agreement with South Africa, check share price

28

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

FMCG stocks in focus as company signs Rs 574 crore export agreement with South Africa, check share price

Shares of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Elitecon International will be on investors' radar as the company has informed exchanges that it has entered into a major product supply framework agreement with South Africa-based World Class 77. The multi-year deal covers potential export supplies of several fast-moving consumer goods. Amid this, the stock opened down around 5 per cent to Rs 8.65 against the previous close of Rs 9.10 on the BSE. However, it rebounded to hit an intraday high of Rs 9.09 but remained in the red. Most recently, the stock was locked in a five per cent lower…

Vithya Ramraj clinches Asian Games bronze, breaks P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old record

28

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Vithya Ramraj clinches Asian Games bronze, breaks P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old record

Vithya Ramraj clinched bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles at the Asian Games 2026, breaking P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old national record with a time of 54.75 seconds. Indian athlete Vithya Ramraj won the bronze medal in the women’s 400m hurdles at the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, clocking her best time of 54.75 seconds and breaking a national record that has stood since 1984. Vithya was able to clear all 10 hurdles to finish third in the final.She broke the previous national record set by the legendary Indian athlete P.T. Usha at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, standing at 55.42 seconds.…