India’s metro network is only 216 km short of US: From a single Kolkata line in 1984 to 1,170 km across 26 cities, next big expansion is already underwayMetro expansion news: India’s metro network has expanded significantly since 1984. The operational network now spans more than 1,155 km acr...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merchants need to knowUPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced f...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Chicago weather forecast: Rain, thunderstorms could disrupt weekend plans; Riot Fest, Bears game and White Sox games face wet weatherThis weekend, Chicago braces for a deluge, with showers and thunderstorms predicted until Sunday. Such unpredictable weather could disrupt ...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Credit for the next 50 crore: How PhonePe’s new co-branded cards target India’s underservedAt GFF 2026, PhonePe unveiled a suite of co-branded credit cards with HDFC Bank and SBI, plus the Wishcard for consumers with limited or no...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Experts call for regulated student housing ecosystemIndia today has over 43 million higher education students, yet organised student housing serves less than 0.5% of total enrolments. "Millio...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
“Whether we leave anyone behind”: Sameer Nigam’s blueprint for PhonePe’s second decadeAt Global Fintech Fest 2026, PhonePe founder‑CEO Sameer Nigam framed the company’s first ten years as the construction of India’s financial...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
India seeks payment-system links in every FTA, Commerce Secy says: ReportIndia aims to link its payment systems with trading partners in new agreements. This strategy seeks to make cross-border payments faster an...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
GFF 2026: India should build fintech for the world, target $60-80 billion financial services exports, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgarwalIndia aims to export digital financial services leveraging its fintech expertise. This expansion moves beyond traditional IT and profession...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
The big Gen Z market taking over how India spends, saves and strategisesIndia's youngest generation now leads consumption spending with unique preferences. Gen Z's influence is reshaping brand strategies and inv...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: Key likely outcomes as India drives a transformative global agenda in New DelhiIndia's chairship framework is organised around four primary pillars, starting with Resilience, which aims to protect institutions, societi...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...
06 Sep, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Childhood best time to instil good conduct: President Murmu at National Teachers AwardsPresident Droupadi Murmu highlighted school education's foundational role for children's development. She stressed that teaching good condu...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Kumar Mangalam Birla sees room to build a ‘new large challenger’ in India’s Rs 90,000-crore wires and cables market with new ‘Ultravolt’Aditya Birla Group has launched its Ultravolt wires and cables business with a significant investment. The company aims to become a top two...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Karnataka proposes stricter parking rules for Bengaluru, seeks public feedbackKarnataka has proposed new parking rules for Bengaluru city. These rules include higher charges for prolonged on-street parking. Incentives...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
India's installed power capacity projected to surpass 2,000 GW by 2047India's power capacity is projected to surpass 2,000 gigawatts by 2047, with solar significantly leading this clean energy expansion, reach...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST