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National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and banks in the US and India are in advanced stages of discussions to flesh out a real-time payment linkage between the US and India, said people aware of the developments. The plan seeks to build on the domestic payments body's inroads in setting up cross-country systems. Within the ecosystem of the unified payments interface (UPI), the NPCI is working with Indian banks that have experience with the system as well as foreign banks to develop use-case models and testing pilots, the people cited above told ET. «NPCI is working along with Indian banks and foreign banks to see how they can partner. In addition to talking directly to FedNow or their UPI equivalent on how to connect, they also need the large US banks to partner so that the use-case, testing, etc happens. The process is in advanced stages,» a person said.

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka collectively owe the Indian Railways more than ₹9,000 crore as their cost share for projects executed in these states. Kerala and Tamil Nadu do not have any such arrears, but land acquisition has been slow hurting projects in these states, said officials aware of the matter. According to officials, railway projects face the most delays in states where political regimes change frequently.

TruDoc Healthcare, the GCC's telehealth and virtual care provider, has acquired Mumbai-based chronic disease management platform Wellthy Therapeutics, according to a company statement. Wellthy Therapeutics, a digital therapeutics (DTx) company, develops and deploys digital therapeutic candidates for commercialisation in indications across cardiology, nephrology and diabetes. It helps medication and health brands achieve their commercial goals by building and launching customised digital health solutions, powered by its disease-agnostic, modular, software-as-a-medical-device (SaMD) platform, according to the company website.

Taylor Swift, as per a report in The Hollywood Reporter. DJ Kaskade took the stage before the kickoff of Super Bowl LVIII featuring the eventual champions Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Canara Bank will soon seek regulatory approval to convert an IT subsidiary into a credit card company as the state-owned lender aims to leverage its existing customer base for selling credit cards with unbridled focus to tap this potential growth market. Managing director K Satyanarayana Raju told ET that the bank is in the advanced stages of submitting an official application with the Reserve Bank of India to start the venture where it will have a 94% stake with Karur Vysya Bank holding the remainder. Canara Bank currently holds 69.14% stake in the subsidiary, Canbank Computer Services. Bank of Baroda owns 18.52% while DBS Bank and Karur Vysya hold 6.17% each. Canara Bank has received commitment from BoB and DBS to buy out their respective stakes.

Another solid day on Friday for indexes with the Russell 2000 (IWM) building up some nice momentum, but other indexes did not disappoint.

Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Delhi and Meerut will commence operations by the end of this year, according to a report of the Times of India. The RRTS will cover the stretch from Jangpura in Delhi to Meerut South, with stops at Sari Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar, Anand Vihar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South, and Modi Nagar North. The 17km section from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot has been operational since October last year, and the remaining stretch from Duhai Depot to Meerut South is expected to open in the coming months. According to the report, the Sarai Kale Khan RRTS station will also be connected to the section between Sahibabad and Meerut South by the end of this year. Currently, out of the total 82km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor, a 17km priority section with five stations has been opened to the public since October 20. The next phase will see the opening of a 25km stretch from Duhai to Meerut South. In Delhi, the RRTS spans 14km, with 9km being elevated and 5km underground. The operation of Namo Bharat trains in stage-III will begin from Sahibabad towards Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi.

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Sharad Pawar said as per news agency PTI. The remarks came days after the Election Commission recognized Ajit Pawar's faction as the real NCP and allotted a new name to Sharad Pawar's faction of NCP- 'Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar.' The quick allotment of the new name to the Sharad Pawar faction of NCP came in view of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra. The leaders of the Sharad Pawar faction have openly expressed their displeasure with the decision of ECI and called it ‘murder of democracy.’ "...Our documents were fine.

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‘Am I spokesperson of Babur, Jinnah, Aurangzeb?,’ asks Asaduddin Owaisi The AIMIM supremo raised concerns about the perceived alienation of the 17 crore Muslims in India by saying, "Today, 17 crore Muslims of India are feeling alienated, and the country does not need 'Baba Modi'". The Hyderabad MP demanded that the BJP come out with a clarification on whether the government has a 'religion of its own'.

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India vs Australia Live Score Updates, U19 World Cup Final: Ind vs Aus, The U19 Indian cricket team – led by Uday Saharan – is all set to face Hugh Weibgen-led Australian U19 cricket team in the final of the 2024 Under-19 World Cup at the Sahara Park Willowmoore Cricket Stadium in South Africa's Benoni on 11 February.India are U19 WC defending champions and have won the U19 World Cup title 5 times – 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022. On Sunday, the Indian team will aim to create history by winning it for the sixth time.Both the finalists have arrived at this stage unbeaten.

UPPRPB) has released the exam slip for UP Police Constable (Civil Police) 2023 Exam. Candidates appearing for the Constable (Civil Police) — 2023 examination can now download the city intimation slip from the official website at uppbpb.gov.in. The board had invited applications for the Constable post in December 2023, the last date for application was January 16, 2024. The written exam for the Constable post is scheduled to take place on February 17 and February 18, 2024, in two shifts. The first shift will be conducted from 10 AM to 12 Noon, followed by the second shift from 3 PM to 5 PM. Admit cards for the written exam in the direct recruitment process for Uttar Pradesh Police's Civilian Police posts are expected to be released on February 13, 2024.

ALSO READ: India vs Australia U-19 World Cup Final: Date, squads, where to watch, other details On the contrary, Australia defeated Namibia, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in the Group stage. In the Super Sixes, Australia dismantled England by 110 runs (DLS method) and had a no-result match against West Indies due to rain.

Super Bowl halftime show has consistently stood out as a pivotal component of the NFL's annual extravaganza, earning the distinction of being America's most-watched musical performance each year. As anticipation builds for this year's spectacle, let's take a closer look at what's in store for Sunday's halftime show, set to unfold amidst the clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas, Nevada. Who is performing

ICC U-19 World Cup when they face Australia in the summit clash here. On November 19 last year, an Australian team left Rohit Sharma and his band teary-eyed on a global stage and for the Uday Saharans, Sachin Dhas, Musheer Khans and Saumykumar Pandeys, beating an Aussie team would certainly be very sweet. «No, we are not thinking about revenge. We are firmly focussed on present and we neither want to dwell on past or look too far ahead,» skipper Saharan recently told PTI Bhasha in Benoni. The Aussies have a quartet which could spell trouble for India and they are skipper Hugh Weibgen, opener Harry Dixon, seamers Tom Straker and Callum Vidler, the consistent performers during this edition.

Prey 2" has been officially confirmed to be in development. The sci-fi action-horror franchise, which gained widespread acclaim with its 2022 prequel, is set to break a significant tradition by potentially bringing back a familiar face for its sequel. Amidst the anticipation, the news marks a pivotal moment for fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.

₹40,000 crore investment. Through this MoU, the group made public its strategic entry into the state amid competitive offers from other states. This announcement is also a key component of the company’s plan to manufacture electric vehicles.

Sandeshkhali area of North 24 Parganas district. Meanwhile, Section 144 has also been imposed to maintain law and order in the area. Locals staged a massive protest on Friday, demanding the arrest of absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shajahan and his associates. As the protests turned violent, a house was being vandalized and poultry farms were set on fire. Carrying sticks and other objects, locals took out processions in different areas of the area as protests intensified on the third day of the agitation. In the afternoon, the house of Shajahan’s aide, Shibu Prasad Hazra was vandalised, police said. Also, three poultry farms in Zeliakhali belonging to Hazra were set ablaze, it is learned.

Lisa Frankenstein, a modern take on Mary Shelley’s classic, debuts in the US. Directed by Zelda Williams and penned by Diablo Cody, the film explores a twisted romance set in the 1980s.