India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance mechanism; links UPI, NPIIndia and Nepal have launched a new system for money transfers. This links India's UPI with Nepal's NPI. Citizens can now send money instan...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for usersIt is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the i...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrolTaiwan's coast guard asserts its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated by China. China recently ended a patrol east of Taiwan, inspecting...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Visa and Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement gets preliminary approval after 20-year legal battle - what it means for merchants, credit card fees and consumersVisa Mastercard swipe fee settlement explained: A major legal battle over credit card swipe fees has advanced. A US district judge has give...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
India summons US diplomat over ship strike off near OmanIndia has lodged a strong protest with the US. A US military strike off Oman's coast targeted a merchant vessel. Three Indian crew members ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
PhonePe launches AI-powered SmartPages to help merchants go online in 10 minutesPhonePe has introduced SmartPages, an AI tool for merchants. This innovation allows businesses to build payment-ready webpages in under ten...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Korean proverb of the day: 'There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbour's wall to steal after starving for three days...' A life lesson on what survival can make people doThe Korean Proverb of the Day, “There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbor's wall to steal after starving for three days; and...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Nuvei to value Payoneer at about $2.7 billion including debt in deal, sources sayCanadian payments firm Nuvei is nearing a deal to buy Payoneer Global. The acquisition is valued at approximately $2.7 billion. This move w...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Tata Group units plan bond sales after year-long gap, bankers sayTwo Tata Group infrastructure units, Tata Steel and Tata Projects, are poised to re-enter the corporate bond market after a 15-month hiatus...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Iranian Proverb of the Day: ‘The merchant who counted tomorrow's coins every night forgot…’ This ancient warning reveals why big dreams often fail to become realityIranian proverb of the day delivers a lasting lesson for dreamers, entrepreneurs, students and anyone striving toward a meaningful ambition...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Dark spots on Bengal's Himsagar mangoes cast shadow on export shipmentBengal's famous Himsagar mango exports face uncertainty. Dark spots, caused by rain and high temperatures, have appeared on the fruits. Thi...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
In 1908, a New York merchant mailed tea samples in silk pouches to cut costs and accidentally changed how the world drinks teaA simple cost-saving idea in 1908 led to the tea bag. Thomas Sullivan sent tea in silk pouches, but customers brewed the whole bag. This ac...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
RBI announces UPI launch in Cambodia: What it means for Indian tourists & businessesUnified Payments Interface (UPI) services are now live in Cambodia, enabling Indian travelers to make QR code-based payments. This collabor...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Indian travellers can now make UPI payments across CambodiaIndian travellers can now pay in Cambodia using UPI. This new service allows them to scan Cambodia's KHQR code with their UPI apps. Payment...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
INS Kolkata thwarts suspected piracy attack near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1Indian Naval Ship INS Kolkata successfully thwarted a piracy attempt near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1. The warship responded swiftly to ...
27 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST