UPI transactions moderate to Rs 28.9 lakh crore in June, up 20% YoYUnified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions saw a slight dip in June, reaching Rs 28.9 lakh crore, down from May's record high. Despite t...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Kerala Cricket Association revokes Sreesanth's banFormer India cricketer S Sreesanth's three-year ban by the Kerala Cricket Association has been lifted. The decision came after Sreesanth su...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
NPCI partners with HSBC India & JP Morgan Payments to enable real-time FX settlement for international UPI paymentsIndia's UPI is set for a global upgrade! The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with HSBC India and J.P. Morgan Pa...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Transformers and Rectifiers bags order worth Rs 1,000 cr from Power Grid Corporation of IndiaTransformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited has secured a significant order exceeding Rs 1,000 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India L...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Zerodha eyes foray into investment bankingIndia's leading retail broker, Zerodha, is making a significant move into investment banking. The company has applied to Sebi for a merchan...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Delayed soyabean sowing likely to push up edible oil pricesAs delayed soybean sowing unfolds in key Indian states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, concerns are rising over a potential shortage o...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Why do people smoke? The psychology, science and social reasons say those who smoke despite knowing the health risks aren't just chasing nicotine, they may be seeking...Why do people smoke despite knowing the health risks? Explore the science, psychology and social factors behind smoking addiction, and nico...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
BAT to cut 9,000 jobs globally as the world lights fewer cigarettesBritish American Tobacco is slashing approximately 9,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring. This significant workforce reducti...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Zerodha now wants to enter investment banking space, seeks Sebi nodZerodha has applied to SEBI for a Category I merchant banking licence, signalling its entry into investment banking. The move aligns with I...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
ITC's business with BAT grows 10% to Rs 1,587 crore in FY26, but dividend payout falls 9%ITC's business with major shareholder British American Tobacco (BAT) saw a 10% expansion in sales to Rs 1,587 crore in FY26, though dividen...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Karnataka: Chief Minister Shivakumar warns gutkha industry of ban if substances are foundKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has warned the pan masala and gutkha industry of an outright ban if any intoxicating substances are...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Two British American Tobacco-linked entities receive Rs 3,896 crore ITC dividend in FY26British American Tobacco's Indian entities received ₹3,895.74 crore in dividends from ITC in FY26, a slight decrease from the previous year...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Psychology explains why it might be harder for women to quit smoking than menPsychology of quitting smoking: Breaking the smoking habit proves particularly tough for women within the first 24 hours of quitting, a new...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Mumbai's faith, food and identity: The battle over sacred traditionsThe evolution of Mumbai from seven islands into a bustling urban center illustrates the ongoing tension between age-old traditions and cont...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Ajmer’s hidden engine: From steam locomotives to Vande Bharat — inside the 150-year-old railway workshop quietly powering the city’s growth since 1876Set up in 1876, the Ajmer Railway Workshop has completed 150 years as one of the city’s most important institutions. Beyond locomotives and...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
FRAI urges govt to intensify crackdown on counterfeit products, illicit tradeRetailers are urging the government to intensify efforts against illegal trade and fake products, citing risks to consumer safety and the l...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarettes industryShopify is poised to ban all vape sales from its platform this week, responding to pressure from U.S. state attorneys general. This move ta...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.43 PM IST