India is at the forefront of a digital payments revolution. Thanks to innovations like UPI (Unified Payments Interface), cashless transactions have become the norm for millions of Indians. It is no surprise that India is among the largest digitalised countries in the world. The latest buzz in the digital payments landscape surrounds its Central Bank … Read more
A couple of games into the season Mikel Arteta must feel as though this really could be his year. Arteta acknowledged his side were fortunate Ollie Watkins missed golden opportunities in each half and Arsenal had just watched another Aston Villa chance go to waste as the hosts began to stretch their legs, midfielders wading … Read more
Hyderabad:Justice C.V. Bhaskar Reddy of the Telangana High Court quashed an Look out circular (LOC) against the managing director of Progressive Constructions Limited. A writ petition was filed questioning the LOC issued by Union Bank of India. It was the case of the petitioner that she was stopped at the immigration counter on the basis … Read more
Power in the global arena is multifaceted, encompassing political influence, economic resources, and military might. Each country’s power indicates its prowess in multiple aspects, including economic and political influence, strength in international alliances, and impactful military power. The rankings of the top 10 powerful countries in the world in 2024 are compiled by US News … Read more
“I wish,” the Newcastle fan said, “that my club should have the richest owners in the world.” The monkey’s paw twitched. When Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund completed its takeover of Newcastle United, in October 2021, that fan reacted with excitement; it seemed their wish had been delivered. Why should this fan fear the consequences? The … Read more
Cape Canaveral: NASA decided Saturday it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule, and they’ll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. What should have been a weeklong test flight for the pair will now last more than eight months. The seasoned pilots … Read more
The role of CEOs is becoming increasingly political. Corporations are now expected to address geopolitical, environmental and social issues that may not always be aligned with their business mission. Image: Shutterstock Though business and politics might seem like different worlds, there are increasing commonalities between leadership in these realms. As I explain in the second … Read more
Peter Titmuss/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Shipping some parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will see the biggest impact Some Northern Ireland businesses are concerned about the next implementation phase of the region’s Brexit deal at the end of September. The main impact will be on the shipping of some parcels from Great … Read more
American rock group The Doors arrives at London’s Heathrow airport in an Air India flight in September 1968. (From left) Drummer John Densmore, lead vocalist Jim Morrison, guitarist Robby Krieger and keyboard player Ray Manzarek Image: Leonard Trievnor/Mirrorpix via Getty Images It’s without doubt, the root around which India’s aviation sector grew into the world’s … Read more
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Saturday for a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen that killed three people and injured eight others. The militant group said in a statement on its Telegram account that the attack was carried out by one of its members “in revenge for Muslims in Palestine … Read more