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Axis Bank and Google Pay Target UPI-Native Credit Users

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- After transforming how India pays, UPI is now quietly reshaping how the country accesses credit. Google Pay and Axis Bank have jointly launched Flex, a UPI-powered, co-branded cr... Read More


Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec. 19 -- Police have arrested an 18-year-old youth for several offences, including attempted murder and criminal intimidation, following an incident in which he allegedly rammed his Toy... Read More


PM Modi addresses the Indian Community in Oman

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- The Prime Minister addressed Indian students and members of the Indian community in Oman, extending warm greetings and expressing delight at the youthful energy and enthusiasm pr... Read More


Pakistan using transnational repression to target diaspora, says rights advocate Mehlaqa Samdani

Washington DC, Dec. 19 -- Pakistan's military-backed establishment is increasingly using transnational repression to intimidate critics and activists living abroad, according to Mehlaqa Samdani, execu... Read More


Media offices torched, journalists targeted; uneasy calm in Dhaka after night of violent riot following Osman Hadi's death

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- An uneasy calm prevails in Dhaka and several other cities of Bangladesh after they witnessed intense unrest late Thursday night following the death of Inqilab Moncho convenor Sharif ... Read More


More budgets in NPP-controlled LG bodies defeated

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The 2026 budget for the Ratnapura Municipal Council, which is held by the National People's Power (NPP), was defeated for the second time today (19). According to local reports,... Read More


Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigns: What antisemitic posts did Zohran Mamdani's appointee make?

India, Dec. 19 -- Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigned Thursday from her newly announced role in Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's administration after her past social media posts containing antisemitic lan... Read More


Narco-cartel smuggling drugs to USA from Pakistan via India busted

India, Dec. 19 -- An international narcotics cartel, smuggling drugs to the USA from Pakistan via India, was busted after its alleged kingpin was arrested from Tarn Taran in Punjab, police said on Thu... Read More


Stuffcool's latest Gan chargers prove design and utility matter as much as watts

India, Dec. 19 -- It is indeed very clear that Indian tech company Stuffcool is not only keeping up with charging accessory trends, but is delivering its take on those with quite a swagger. The latest... Read More


Delhi HC seeks Customs reply on IndiGo's plea seeking refund of rRs.r900 cr duty

India, Dec. 19 -- The Delhi high court on Friday sought custom department's response in IndiGo's petition seeking a refund of over Rs.900 crore in customs duty paid on aircraft engines and parts re-im... Read More