IMF flags rising financial stability risks as BigTech expands deeper into payments, lending and financial servicesThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growing role of large technology companies in financial services could pose risks...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Why people are using aluminum foil to protect physical cash at home; Ways to protect cash and does this hack really work?Aluminum foil serves as an innovative solution for safeguarding cash against moisture and environmental effects in your home. While it effe...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
In 2004, scientists found a way to detect hidden rail flaws without stopping trainsUniversity of Warwick researchers developed a new non-contact rail crack detection technology. This system uses electromagnetic acoustic tr...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
5 factors influencing how Indians choose to pay while travelling internationallyChoosing how to pay abroad can significantly affect the cost of an international trip. From forex markups and exchange rates to card accept...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Payment Bill rekindles MDR hopes for large-value UPIProposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act may bring back merchant discount rates. This move could help banks and fintec...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
MakeMyTrip Q1 bookings rise 20%; AI assistant drives growthMakeMyTrip reported a 19.9% year-on-year rise in Q1 gross bookings to $2.85 billion, while revenue and adjusted operating profit increased ...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Goa seeks Centre's nod for visa-on-arrival, open sky benefits to boost air connectivityGoa's Tourism Minister met the Union Minister seeking central support for air connectivity. He proposed extending visa-on-arrival to both a...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
EbixCash World Money's perpetual RBI licence brings trade and family remittances within reach of millionsUnder RBI's revised FEMA framework, EbixCash World Money can now move trade payments up to ₹25 lakh and family maintenance remittances, ope...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
To understand Gen Z after CJP protests, academics invite students home for conversationsAcademics hosted students for informal conversations over tea and lunch. The initiative aimed to understand the younger generation's views ...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Maldives launches Favara-UPI payment service with IndiaMaldives has launched real-time fund transfers to India using UPI. This integration connects Maldives' Favara system with India's popular p...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
In 1780, a Scottish inventor created a copier hundreds of years before modern-day equipment came into existence: How James Watt machine worked?In 1780, a Scottish inventor created a copier hundreds of years before modern-day equipment came into existence. James Watt patented a lett...
31 Jul, 2026, 03.56 AM IST
Mastercard profit beats estimates on strong consumer spendingMastercard reported better-than-expected second-quarter profits on Thursday. Strong transaction volumes and resilient consumer spending sup...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Axis, Kotak Mahindra raise charges for overseas card transactionsAxis Bank will increase the DCC fee on its credit cards to 3.5% from 1.5%, effective August 28, 2026, according to the bank's revised terms...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attractionIndian travellers can now book Burj Khalifa tickets online using UPI. This integration makes the Dubai attraction the first in the UAE to a...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Govt identifies 40 cities to link hub airportsIndia is planning to liberalize immigration and cargo rules in forty cities. This initiative aims to enhance international travel convenien...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Supplemental Security Income recipients to get August payment early this week: Who qualifies, why the SSA is sending money on July 31, and how much you could receiveSupplemental Security Income on July 31: Millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income will get their August benefits early ...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Emirates now accepts cryptocurrency for flight bookings; here's how it worksEmirates has launched Crypto.com Pay as a payment option on its website and mobile app, allowing eligible UAE residents to pay for flight b...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST