Japan builds advanced radar warships to bolster missile defence by 2028

Krunal Pandya hopeful of India comeback after missing Afghanistan T20I squad

Krunal Pandya has expressed optimism about returning to international cricket despite being left out of India's squad for the upcoming Afghanistan T20I series. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to rejoin the team, subject to a satisfactory fitness assessment on his knee injury. Several other players, including Nitish Kumar Reddy, have been conditionally included pending their own fitness clearances. Hardik Pandya will miss the series due to a leg injury that has disrupted his comeback plans.

UPI Sets Record with 24.51 Billion Transactions in August 2024

India's Unified Payments Interface recorded its highest-ever monthly transaction volume in August, reaching 24.51 billion transactions. Festive occasions such as Raksha Bandhan drove a surge in peer-to-peer transfers during the month. Transaction values also approached previous record highs, reflecting strong momentum in India's digital payments ecosystem. UPI has expanded its global footprint and is now accepted across eleven countries worldwide. Emerging use cases, including credit-based payment options within UPI, are expected to fuel further growth in the platform's adoption.

Goa CM again: More than 90% crimes in the state committed by migrants

Leopard Kills Man Sleeping Outside Home in Uttar Pradesh

A leopard attacked and killed a man who was sleeping outside his home in Uttar Pradesh. The animal dragged the victim's body approximately 200 meters from the spot where he was sleeping. Forest department and police teams were dispatched to the scene following the incident. The body was subsequently recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.