2026

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 29 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 21.63 billion in the month of December — along with registering 20 per cent annual growth in transaction amount at Rs…
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New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The government has said that Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first maritime focused non-banking financial company (NBFC), commenced its lending operations and approved loan sanctions of about…
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Seoul, Jan 1 (IANS) South Korea's science ministry said on Thursday it will invest 8.12 trillion won ($5.6 billion) this year on research and development in science and information and communications technology.The budget, up 25.4 per cent…
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Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) With a rise in avian influenza cases reported in parts of Kerala, including Alappuzha and Kottayam, authorities in Tamil Nadu have intensified surveillance along the border districts to prevent the disease from…
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Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Keeping his tradition of New Year unveils intact, filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga released the first poster of his much-awaited next "Spirit" at midnight on January 1st.The poster features a wounded Prabhas standing by…
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Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) As we enter the New Year, actor Pratik Gandhi decided to spend his last day of 2025 the same way a lot of people did back in the 80's and 90’s. The 'Dhoom Dhaam' actor enjoyed watching the iconic "Sholay" with his loved…
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Chennai, Dec 31 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has earmarked Rs 248.44 crore for procuring essential food items to be distributed as part of the Pongal gift hampers for the upcoming harvest festival. The benefit will reach around 2.22…
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Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission for the first Jallikattu event of 2026 to be held on January 3 at Thatchankurichi village in Pudukkottai district, officially marking the beginning of the state’s annual…
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Shimla, Jan 1 (IANS) A large number of devotees assembled in different parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, the first day of 2026, to express gratitude for the past and seek blessings for the future. One of the busiest shrines in North…
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New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) On the occasion of the 68th Foundation Day of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to the scientists and personnel,…
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