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Ukraine war briefing: Biden pledges $225m in new military aid while vowing US backs Kyiv ‘completely’

President also apologises to Zelenskiy for aid delays; Ukrainian attacks on occupied areas kill 26, Russian-installed authorities claim. What we know on day 836

The Guardian - AU

Remembering Pulitzer prize-winning photographer Ron Edmonds for his quick reactions the day Ronald Reagan got shot

Ron Edmond's has died aged 77. He was the Associated Press White House photographer for 28 years

Digital Camera World

Despite earlier resolution, BMTC UPI payment errors resurface causing inconvenience to commuters

BMTC buses face UPI payment glitches causing inconvenience for passengers and issue resolved after double payment error detected

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Illegal distribution of money ‘rampant’ ahead of elections

Political parties are giving away ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 per vote, say sources; ESMS data suggest seizure of ₹2.57 crore cash, liquor worth ₹1.77 crore, ₹88.62 lakh worth gold and other metals ahead of elections in Nellore district

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Commuters face inconvenience as UPI payments fail on BMTC airport buses

BMTC airport bus passengers face inconvenience as UPI payment services fail, leaving commuters stranded and frustrated.

The Hindu

Officials need to use their “common sense” during seizure of cash from pilgrims and travellers: CEO

Tourists and pilgrims face cash seizures on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway despite Election Commission advisory, causing inconvenience and complaints.

The Hindu

Consumers show faith in UPI, transactions surge by 56%, modest growth of 6% in card transactions

The latest report from Worldline has unveiled divergences in the trajectories of digital transactions in India. While UPI transactions. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Railways earned ₹1,230 crore from cancelled waiting list tickets in span of 3 years

For instance in 2021, a total of 2.53 crore tickets on the waiting list were cancelled and the Railways earned ₹242.68 crore. This number rose to 4.6 crore tickets being cancelled in 2022 and the earnings soaring to ₹439.16 crore. In 2023, 5.26 crore tickets that were waitlisted were cancelled…

The Hindu

The Political Sabotage of Nuclear Power

Abundant, emissions-free energy was once the promise of a nuclear-powered future. What happened?

Reason

Electrical engineer among three arrested for mobile snatching in city

Bengaluru police arrest electrical engineer and courier boy for mobile phone theft spree, recovering 106 phones worth ₹28 lakh.

The Hindu

Now, passengers can use UPI to buy tickets on all NWKRTC buses

NWKRTC extends UPI payment service to all 50 depots, encouraging digital payments on buses for convenience and efficiency.

The Hindu

UPI payments hit due to glitch in some banks' systems

Digital payments impacted due to glitch in UPI platform, HDFC Bank among affected banks, issue resolved.

The Hindu

UPI gets global launch at Eiffel Tower in France

India launches UPI at Eiffel Tower in Paris, marking PM Modi's vision of taking UPI global, with French tie-up.

The Hindu

The timeless Hyderabad Numaish gets off to an unrushed start

Hyderabad's Numaish exhibition draws diverse crowds, but vendors express disappointment with low sales this year.

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Transparent TVs, AI catflaps: what were the tech standouts at CES 2024?

AI companions, hidden speakers, bird-spotting binoculars and sideways-driving cars shine at annual tech show in Las Vegas

The Guardian - AU

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Ukrainians describe torture by Russian occupiers; Moscow simulates nuclear strike; the story of Ukraine’s stolen children

The Hindu

Child Development Project Officer arrested for taking bribe in Belagavi

Lokayukta Police arrest CDPO Belagavi for accepting bribe from CSC operator. Complainant had paid ₹40,000 via UPI mobile apps. CDPO was caught returning ₹25,000 of the bribe. Seized amount and documents recovered. Case registered.

Fortune

Bolt CEO: 'America’s FedNow service has much to learn from India’s breakthrough payments system'

India's UPI shows that a government can get substantial things done, even with widespread public skepticism and within a boisterous democracy.

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The Week

Paw Patrol snacks recalled due to porn site gaffe

Lidl has been forced to issue a recall for “Paw Patrol” snacks after it was discovered that a website on the packaging leads to pornographic content, UPI reported. The supermarket chain said the packs of Paw Patrol All Butter Mini Biscotti Biscuits and other items in the range include the…

The Independent UK

‘Lady of the Dunes’ killer identified after nearly 50 years

Guy Rockwell Muldavin, who died in 2002, married Ruth Marie Terry just a few a months before her mutilated body was found on a Cape Cod beach in 1974

Sports Illustrated

The Long, Storied History of Failed Three-peat Bids

No team in modern college football history has won three consecutive national titles, but some have come close—and Georgia will try to become the first.

The Hindu

Urgent need to collaborate on digital security to contain risks: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said global interconnectedness has created shared security risks, requiring urgent collaboration on digital security. India's G20 presidency has identified three priority areas: digital public infrastructure, security in the digital economy, and digital skilling. These priorities reflect PM Modi's vision of democratising technology, with UPI as a…

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Soon, AI will let you make a UPI payment using voice

RBI proposes to increase UPI Lite per transaction payment limit to ₹500 and enable 'Conversational Payments' on UPI, 'UPI-Lite' on-device wallet and offline payments on UPI using NFC technology to further deepen digital payments in India. This will help in faster, reliable and contactless mode of payments for everyday small…

The Week

Controversial church says Hawaii will be ‘destroyed’

Hawaii will be “utterly destroyed” on Sunday, said the Westboro Baptist Church. The controversial church, based in Kansas, said that “the churches of Hawaii have doomed the inhabitants with lies about the eternal God”, adding that “the watchers must (and will) publicly pronounce the warning on Sunday”. It “was not…

The Hindu

Data | Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India’

India has seen a rapid growth in digital payments since the introduction of UPI in 2016. UPI payments grew at an average monthly rate of 6%, compared to 3%, 3%, and 1.5% for NEFT, IMPS, and debit cards, respectively. The share of UPI payments in total digital retail payments rose…

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