Karnataka Man Stabbed to Death by Friend Over Chicken at Party

Queensland turns old tyres into roads, keeping 2.4M tyres from landfills

PhonePe launches UPI 123Pay for 200 million feature phone users without internet

PhonePe has introduced UPI 123Pay, a service that brings digital payment capabilities to feature phone users who lack internet access. The platform covers over 200 million such users across India, enabling peer-to-peer and peer-to-merchant transactions as well as balance checks. An AI-powered multilingual helpline has been included to assist first-time users in navigating the service. PhonePe plans to expand the offering in future updates to include utility bill payments and mobile recharges.

Railways clarifies unreserved ticket rule, says screenshots cannot be used for travel

Delhi reclaims 100 acres by clearing legacy waste from landfills

Delhi has reclaimed 100 acres of land through an innovative waste management initiative that cleared legacy waste from landfills. The effort marks a significant step in the city's environmental management strategy. While the achievement addresses longstanding waste accumulation, authorities stress that daily waste management must continue to prevent new garbage mountains from forming. The initiative is being seen as a model for other Indian cities grappling with similar landfill challenges.