The number of ATMs in the country declined as people shifted digital payments. The e-payments network reduced customers’ need for cash withdrawals, even as bank branches continued to expand, a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report said.Private banks led the contraction, cutting their ATM network to 77,117 from 79,884, while public sector banks reduced their…
Australia’s Cooper Connolly bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby) India managed to push Australia towards the end, but the hosts secured the three-match ODI series 2-0 by. Australia won the match by two wickets. While India showed improvement compared…
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami NEW DELHI: Pushing for expansion of NDA in Tamil Nadu, BJP is crafting a high-pitched campaign to position the alliance as a natural choice for anti-DMK voters amid emergence of actor Vijay-led TVK as the third force in the state’s traditionally bipolar politics.AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami’s meeting with home…
American electric carmaker Tesla is exploring ways to develop an electric-vehicle ecosystem in India to support long-term growth and enhance the ownership experience. Since beginning deliveries in September, the company has sold 109 vehicles and is now planning to establish home charging units, install superchargers in major cities, and set up chargers at key destinations…
India took firm control of the opening day, thanks to a brilliant bowling display led by Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah followed by a composed half-century from KL Rahul. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India took firm control of the opening day of the first Test against West Indies on Thursday, thanks to a brilliant…
Deepika Padukone revealed she is just 12th pass, sacrificing college for her Bollywood career. Despite trying college and distance education, she couldn’t complete a degree. Her parents initially objected but later supported her passion. Deepika recently began shooting for ‘King’ alongside Shah Rukh Khan, marking their sixth film together. Deepika Padukone once admitted in the…
US President Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Saturday increased the global tariff he had announced a day earlier from 10% to 15%, in a strong reaction to the US Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that dealt a stinging blow to his second tenure as president.In a post on Truth Social, the MAGA…
Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time….
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded skipper Suryakumar Yadav for bringing sharp match awareness into India’s game after their commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo.Gavaskar underlined how Suryakumar stepped up in contrasting pressure situations. He recalled the game against USA,…
NEW DELHI: Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Poonch arrested two terrorists and recovered weapons following raids on Sunday.The arrested men were identified as Tariq Sheikh of Azamabad and Riyaz Ahmad of Chamber village. Police said Sheikh was arrested along with Ahmad during a raid at his house in Azamabad.“Two assault rifles and…
