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Visa Direct Tests Stablecoins for Instant Cross-Border Transfers
Visa has launched a pilot programme allowing banks and financial institutions to use stablecoins like USDC and EURC for pre-funding cross-border transfers. The move aims to free up working capital, reduce reliance on traditional currency accounts, and accelerate settlement times. Wider rollout is planned in 2026.
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'High- And Low-Income Gap In State GDP Worrisome': Top NITI Aayog Official
High-income states, which account for 26 per cent of India's population, contribute 44 per cent of GDP, while low-income states, with 38 per cent of the population, generate only 19 per cent of GDP, a divergence that is worrisome, Suman Bery said.
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OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for Minor ChatGPT Users, Lets Parents Link Accounts
OpenAI has rolled out new parental controls for ChatGPT, weeks after first announcing them in response to concerns around minors’ safety. The controls let parents link accounts with teenagers, restrict features like Voice Mode and image generation, and set Quiet Hours. All teen accounts also get stricter safeguards by default, with OpenAI also bu...
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YouTube To Pay $24.5 Million To Settle Trump Lawsuit Over Suspended Account
Alphabet-owned YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit that U.S. President Donald Trump brought against the company over the suspension of his account following the January 2021 U.S. Capitol riots, a court filing showed on Monday.
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US Man, Seeking Affair, Loses Rs 12 Crore In Romance Scam: "She Was Very Beautiful"
The scam depleted his retirement and life savings by $1.4 million, with four cryptocurrency transactions made over six weeks.
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Self-Styled Godman Chaitanyananda Sent To 5-Day Police Custody By Delhi Court
A Delhi court on Sunday remanded Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a self-styled godman and a sexual harassment accused, to five days' police custody for questioning.
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Fact Check: Portland Not 'War-Ravaged' As Trump Claims, Say Oregon Officials
Oregon officials and residents have contradicted US President Donald Trump's claim that Portland is "war-ravaged." They have shared images and accounts showing a calm, functioning city even as the US President orders federal troops to protect ICE fac
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This Racist Campaign Seeks To Block Indian H-1B Visa Holders Rushing To US
The US awards 85,000 H-1B visas per year on a lottery system, with India accounting for around three-quarters of the recipients.
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Delhi Ashram Baba Withdrew Over Rs 50 Lakh After Case Was Filed Against Him
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 girl students of a Delhi institute, allegedly used different names and particulars to operate bank accounts and withdrew over Rs 50 lakh after FIR was registerd against him
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What India Said On Proposed Changes To H-1B Visa Selection Process
The government is aware of the one-month public comment period before the final rules are drafted for overhauling the H-1B visa lottery system, the Foreign Ministry has said.
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75 Lakh Women Receive Rs 10,000 Each As PM Modi Launches Scheme In Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, and transferred Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women.
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Threads Reportedly Testing Tool to Let Users 'Tag' Algorithm for Custom Feeds
A Threads feature is reportedly in development that would let users control their own algorithm, linked to similar tools coming to Instagram. Instagram is said to have confirmed that the tool remains an internal prototype with no testing or release date yet. Screenshots suggest users could tag a dedicated account to indicate content they want to se...
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Meta Activates Facebook 'Teen Accounts' Worldwide
Meta said Thursday it was activating so-called "teen accounts" with additional protections for adolescent Facebook and Messenger users worldwide, months after their deployment in major English-speaking countries.
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How To Save Money On Train Tickets In India Using UPI And The IRCTC App
The cheapest train tickets are hidden in plain sight. The trick is knowing how to use UPI and the IRCTC app the right way.
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Aadhaar Now Downloadable Via WhatsApp: MyGov Helpdesk Bot Integrates With DigiLocker
Users can retrieve their Aadhaar by following a simple process, provided they have a registered mobile number and an active DigiLocker account linked to their Aadhaar.
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Visa Direct Tests Stablecoins for Instant Cross-Border Transfers
Visa has launched a pilot programme allowing banks and financial institutions to use stablecoins like USDC and EURC for pre-funding cross-border transfers. The move aims to free up working capital, reduce reliance on traditional currency accounts, and accelerate settlement times. Wider rollout is planned in 2026.
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'High- And Low-Income Gap In State GDP Worrisome': Top NITI Aayog Official
High-income states, which account for 26 per cent of India's population, contribute 44 per cent of GDP, while low-income states, with 38 per cent of the population, generate only 19 per cent of GDP, a divergence that is worrisome, Suman Bery said.
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OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for Minor ChatGPT Users, Lets Parents Link Accounts
OpenAI has rolled out new parental controls for ChatGPT, weeks after first announcing them in response to concerns around minors’ safety. The controls let parents link accounts with teenagers, restrict features like Voice Mode and image generation, and set Quiet Hours. All teen accounts also get stricter safeguards by default, with OpenAI also bu...
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YouTube To Pay $24.5 Million To Settle Trump Lawsuit Over Suspended Account
Alphabet-owned YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit that U.S. President Donald Trump brought against the company over the suspension of his account following the January 2021 U.S. Capitol riots, a court filing showed on Monday.
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US Man, Seeking Affair, Loses Rs 12 Crore In Romance Scam: "She Was Very Beautiful"
The scam depleted his retirement and life savings by $1.4 million, with four cryptocurrency transactions made over six weeks.
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Self-Styled Godman Chaitanyananda Sent To 5-Day Police Custody By Delhi Court
A Delhi court on Sunday remanded Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a self-styled godman and a sexual harassment accused, to five days' police custody for questioning.
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Fact Check: Portland Not 'War-Ravaged' As Trump Claims, Say Oregon Officials
Oregon officials and residents have contradicted US President Donald Trump's claim that Portland is "war-ravaged." They have shared images and accounts showing a calm, functioning city even as the US President orders federal troops to protect ICE fac
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This Racist Campaign Seeks To Block Indian H-1B Visa Holders Rushing To US
The US awards 85,000 H-1B visas per year on a lottery system, with India accounting for around three-quarters of the recipients.
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Delhi Ashram Baba Withdrew Over Rs 50 Lakh After Case Was Filed Against Him
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 girl students of a Delhi institute, allegedly used different names and particulars to operate bank accounts and withdrew over Rs 50 lakh after FIR was registerd against him
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What India Said On Proposed Changes To H-1B Visa Selection Process
The government is aware of the one-month public comment period before the final rules are drafted for overhauling the H-1B visa lottery system, the Foreign Ministry has said.
-
75 Lakh Women Receive Rs 10,000 Each As PM Modi Launches Scheme In Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, and transferred Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women.
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Threads Reportedly Testing Tool to Let Users 'Tag' Algorithm for Custom Feeds
A Threads feature is reportedly in development that would let users control their own algorithm, linked to similar tools coming to Instagram. Instagram is said to have confirmed that the tool remains an internal prototype with no testing or release date yet. Screenshots suggest users could tag a dedicated account to indicate content they want to se...
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Meta Activates Facebook 'Teen Accounts' Worldwide
Meta said Thursday it was activating so-called "teen accounts" with additional protections for adolescent Facebook and Messenger users worldwide, months after their deployment in major English-speaking countries.
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How To Save Money On Train Tickets In India Using UPI And The IRCTC App
The cheapest train tickets are hidden in plain sight. The trick is knowing how to use UPI and the IRCTC app the right way.
-
Aadhaar Now Downloadable Via WhatsApp: MyGov Helpdesk Bot Integrates With DigiLocker
Users can retrieve their Aadhaar by following a simple process, provided they have a registered mobile number and an active DigiLocker account linked to their Aadhaar.
