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India’s UPI is set to complete 10 years on April 11, witnessing exponential growth in transactions and value. The platform recorded record monthly volumes in March 2026, highlighting the continued expansion of the country’s digital payments ecosystem

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the Indian Army delayed a planned strike during Operation Sindoor to avoid disrupting namaz at a terrorist camp. He highlighted the role of ethics, leadership values and personal influences in shaping military decisions

A tragic boat accident in Vrindavan’s Yamuna river claimed ten lives on Friday, with victims primarily from Punjab. The boat, carrying over two dozen tourists, capsized near Keshi Ghat after colliding with a floating pontoon left behind from a dismantled bridge.

Lucknow Super Giants have signed South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. Linde, with vast T20 experience, joins LSG at his reserve price of Rs 1 crore

Mistry’s remarks come amid reports that Tata Trusts trustees Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh support public listing of Tata Sons, while chairman Noel Tata opposes the move

Qatar has assured India of continued energy supplies amid West Asia tensions, as ministers from both countries discussed supply stability, ceasefire developments, and strengthening cooperation. India is seeking to secure fuel needs amid disruptions in global energy markets

Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma has resigned following a controversy over burnt cash recovered from his residence, rendering impeachment proceedings infructuous. The case had triggered an inquiry and political action after reports of alleged cash discovery last year

Removal proceedings against Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma became infructuous after his resignation, allowing him to retain pension benefits. The move comes amid corruption allegations linked to recovery of burnt currency notes from his official residence

The BJP unveiled its West Bengal poll manifesto promising implementation of UCC, measures to curb infiltration and welfare schemes including Rs 3,000 monthly aid for women and youth, along with job, infrastructure and governance reforms if voted to power

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against a Siliguri man for allegedly duping a retired Delhi banker of Rs 23 crore in a digital arrest scam involving impersonation and intimidation. The accused used bank accounts to route and siphon off the funds

National Company Law Tribunal’s Allahabad bench had approved Adani Enterprises' Rs 14,535 crore bid to acquire JAL assets, which was challenged by Vedanta with a Rs 17,926 crore offer

A 23-year-old woman died after an acid attack in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, while her mother remains critical. Police said an unidentified attacker entered their home at night and poured acid on them as they slept. Investigation is underway

A phase-3 trial published in The British Medical Journal finds two new TB vaccines, VPM1002 and Immuvac, safe for use in India but not effective against all forms of tuberculosis, though they may help prevent progression to active disease

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge warned that the proposed delimitation exercise linked to the women's quota law could have serious consequences and said the party would work with opposition leaders to form a united strategy after detailed discussions

Delhi Police busted a Pakistan-backed espionage and terror module, arresting 11 accused and uncovering a solar-powered CCTV surveillance network near sensitive military locations across several states, averting a potential attack and exposing links to Babbar Khalsa International

Indian equity benchmarks rose sharply on Friday, with Sensex gaining over 900 points and Nifty crossing 24,000, as investors tracked global cues and West Asia tensions, while strong participation in broader markets supported the overall upward momentum

Artificial Intelligence can help companies increase revenue from general trade sales channels by up to 20 per cent, according to a BCG report, by improving sales planning, execution and customer engagement through AI-powered tools and automation

Apple led the global smartphone market in Q1 2026 with a 21 per cent share, driven by strong iPhone demand. However, overall shipments declined due to memory shortages, while Samsung faced pressure despite strong interest in its latest S26 series

Gold ETF inflows in India fell sharply in March to Rs 2,266 crore from February’s Rs 5,255 crore, according to AMFI, as geopolitical tensions and price corrections dampened demand, though assets under management stayed strong at Rs 1.71 lakh crore

Raghav Chadha shared a video defending his parliamentary record amid a rift with Aam Aadmi Party after being removed as Rajya Sabha deputy leader, rejecting allegations of soft stance toward Narendra Modi and the Centre

The AIMIM has withdrawn from its alliance with former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections after a controversial video surfaced. The party said it will contest the polls independently without any electoral alliance.

Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted the second air drop test for the Gaganyaan mission at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, validating crew module recovery systems crucial for India’s first human spaceflight planned next year

Supporters of Nitish Kumar launched an emotional campaign in Patna urging him not to shift to national politics after his Rajya Sabha move, as Bihar prepares for leadership transition and possible new government formation

The Supreme Court of India confirmed interim bail for journalist Mahesh Langa in a money laundering case investigated by the Enforcement Directorate, while directing a speedy trial and restricting him from writing on the sub-judice matter