Bengaluru: Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has suspended a driver-cum-conductor who allegedly told transport minister Byrathi Suresh to get off a bus when the latter, who was travelling incognito, could not give the exact fare of Rs 6 to buy a ticket.The action follows the minister’s reality check Saturday night (July 11), during which he…
New Delhi: Delhi govt is planning to launch a digital platform to bring together the entire medical and wellness tourism ecosystem of the capital.It will allow patients and their attendants from other states and abroad to access all services, including selecting hospitals, booking treatments, assistance with translation and post-treatment support, on a single interface.To operationalise…
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence in 2026, another story stands out in its economic journey: the rise of Indian-origin executives to the top of Corporate America. Over the past two decades, leaders born or educated in India have taken charge of some of America’s most influential companies, including Microsoft,…
Humble Re 1 retains coining glory despite rise of digital payments NEW DELHI: It will buy you a candy but not much else. The last time you probably searched for it may have been to settle a toss in a cricket match. Yet, despite a steady drop in its value, Re 1 remains the most…
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak presenting certificate to a student Lucknow: Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday urged students of Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) to treat patients with compassion and dedication.Addressing the third convocation, Pathak congratulated students and said being a doctor carries responsibility towards society. “When people fall ill, they…
UP higher education minister and Kanpur in-charge Yogendra Upadhyaya addressing media on the occasion of the completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi govt Kanpur: India has entered a new era of self-confidence, development, good governance and public welfare, said UP higher education minister and Kanpur in-charge Yogendra Upadhyaya on Thursday on the occasion…
An ex employee working with a gymkhana in the western suburbs was arrested by Kandivli police in a case of misappropriation of Rs 24 lakh. Mumbai: An ex-employee working with a gymkhana in the western suburbs was arrested by Kandivli police in a case of misappropriation of Rs 24 lakh. Police said the accused spent…
The data of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), held for 2023-24, show that 51.8% of women use internet against NFHS-5’s (2019-21) figure of 24.9% Bhubaneswar: Internet usage among women in Odisha has doubled in the five years between 2019 and 2024. The data of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), held for 2023-24, show that 51.8%…
MUMBAI: Unified Payments Interface transactions rose to 2,320 crore in May 2026 from 2,235 crore in April while value increased to Rs 29.9 lakh crore from Rs 29 lakh crore, translating into 24% growth in volume and 19% growth in value on a year-on-year basis.Average daily transactions stood at 74.8 crore with 74.5 crore in…
T’puram: The private buses in the city are yet to implement digital payments for fare collection, though the KSRTC uses mobile payments and smart card payments. This will be an issue that the new govt may have to try to resolve by convincing the private bus operators.The previous govt did not want to take it…
