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Razorpay said early components have been deployed across around 3 trillion data points and have improved payment success rates by up to 10 per cent, while detecting significantly more international card fraud and disputed transactions.

Republicans say the bill would strengthen election security, while Democrats and election experts warn it could make voting harder for eligible citizens, particularly those who face difficulties obtaining government-issued identification or citizenship documents.

Cyber Suraksha will enable stakeholders to share threat alerts, vulnerabilities, policy measures and lessons from cyber incidents. SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stressed that cyber resilience requires institutions to anticipate, withstand, respond to, recover from and learn from cyberattacks.

The Uttar Pradesh Home Department has submitted the SIT's final report to the temple trust for further action. The investigation had earlier led to an FIR against eight named accused, all of whom have been arrested under relevant provisions of the BNS and Prevention of Corruption Act.

Yash has opened up about the decision to postpone Toxic amid its potential clash with Dhurandhar. The actor said he is not worried about losing 100-200 crore and stressed that his priority is delivering a film that lives up to audience expectations.

Sensex fell 365 points, while Nifty declined 76 points. IT stocks led the losses, while auto and PSU banking stocks gained. Analysts said rising Brent crude and US 10-year Treasury yields could pressure equities and foreign fund flows,

An Instagram account named Dimagi Naxal Party reportedly gained over 1.6 lakh followers within a day after PM Narendra Modi used the term during his Independence Day speech. The page, whose owner remains unidentified, is currently unavailable.

A heavy rush of devotees on Nag Panchami triggered a stampede-like situation near Mahakal Temple in Ujjain on Monday. Around 13 devotees were reportedly taken to Ujjain District Hospital by relatives and security personnel. A video showed devotees pushing amid the crowd surge.

In a striking Independence Day gesture, the parents of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Abid Ramzan Sheikh hoisted the Tricolour at their home in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir. The photograph went viral on social media, drawing praise and highlighting a powerful message of patriotism. The gesture also brought back memories of 2021, when Muzaffar Wani, father of slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, had hoisted the national flag.

The Sensex declined 281.09 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 77,728.16, while the Nifty fell 78.35 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 24,287.65.

The BJP has replaced longtime IT cell chief Amit Malviya with Chhattisgarh's Deepak Mhaskey in a major organisational reshuffle. The party also appointed four new social media coordinators, while Anil Baluni will continue as Media Convenor.

The central bank urged lenders to identify risks linked to new products and technology-driven business models early, strengthen grievance redressal and comply with digital lending rules and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. I

Security agencies have launched a coordinated crackdown across 14 states, detaining 253 people and making major recoveries in a probe into the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti terror network. The operation, conducted ahead of Independence Day, uncovered IEDs, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, pistols, ammunition and CCTV cameras allegedly used for espionage. In J&K agencies are also keeping a close watch on local gangsters suspected of links with Bhatti.

Hema Malini has praised Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta-starrer Batwara 1947, highlighting its message of humanity, mutual respect and harmony over hatred and division. She also lauded the performances of Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol and Preity Zinta

Gold rose Rs 600 to Rs 1,56,800 per 10 grams in Delhi as a weaker dollar and firm global markets supported demand, while silver stayed flat.

Shabnam Sinha will succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal as Airtel Payments Bank chairperson from October 1, following RBI and board approval.

Alia took to Instagram to share snippets from their peaceful and serene vacation, with Raha Kapoor seen enjoying the exotic sea views while seated comfortably between Ranbir and Alia. In another picture, Alia was seen sleeping beside Raha on the bed.

Sobhita Dhulipala exuded South Indian vibes in a traditional orange saree as she attended Janani Bandla and Surya Teja Chilukuri's wedding celebrations in Hyderabad with husband Naga Chaitanya. The actress flaunted her sindoor and posed with Naga, who complemented her look in an ivory outfit.

BJP President Nitin Nabin on Monday announced the party's new national team, appointing former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat and Ram Madhav as national Vice Presidents.

The CBI took over the investigation following a recommendation by the Madhya Pradesh government and subsequent directions from the Supreme Court. The agency has conducted forensic examination, scene recreation and digital analysis as part of its probe.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade launched firefighting and evacuation operations after employees were stranded on upper floors. Firefighters used ladders to rescue people through windows. No injuries have been reported so far, while the cause of the fire remains unknown.

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, calling it a ig, bold and important first step towards stronger collective defence.

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement faces an early test after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco facility in Jazan. The incident raises questions over whether the pact can provide credible deterrence and political solidarity without forcing Saudi Arabia, Trkiye or Pakistan into conflicts they do not intend to fight.

Actress Kunickaa Sadanand joined the JPSC and JSSC aspirants' protest in Ranchi on Sunday and interacted with the students, including a hunger-striking aspirant. She urged the Jharkhand government to remain transparent and accountable while asking protesters to give authorities time to find a solution

Lakshmi Mittal-led company's unit said key power-generation and blast-furnace facilities were damaged, forcing production to be partially halted. The facility is Ukraine's largest integrated steel plant and lies in President Zelenskyy's hometown

Oil prices remained steady on Monday as reduced vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns over global crude supplies, while Iran-US talks showed no significant progress. Brent crude rose 0.42 per cent to $88.89 a barrel, while WTI gained 0.21 per cent to $82.57

The re-examination will not delay the result process for the remaining 84 subjects for which the answer key challenge process has already been initiated, NTA has said.

The incident occurred around 6:40 am as a large number of devotees gathered at the Indradamneshwar Temple in Ashokdham to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. Officials said the crowd became uncontrollable after some people allegedly tried to force their way through a queue, breaking barricades put up for crowd management.

From 19th to 21st August, the city's inaugural cocktail week draws five of Asia's most celebrated bars, from Guangzhou to Singapore, into guest shifts across five Bombay addresses.

The Nifty 50 fell 0.09 per cent to 24,343.45, while the Sensex declined over 100 points to 77,892.92. Financial services, PSU banks and FMCG stocks led the decline, while chemicals and healthcare gained.

In a joint statement, 165 graduating students, 409 current students and 128 alumni criticised the BCI's now-withdrawn action against NALSAR's 2026 graduates and expressed solidarity with them. The development adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding convocations at law universities.

Elon Musk has announced that X will make government requests to remove or restrict content more visible to users as part of efforts to improve transparency around content moderation and government intervention.

Ananya Raj was a young Indian actress who worked in Hindi and regional cinema. She appeared in films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit, Ghost and Thaggede Le. She had also spoken publicly about her journey in the film industry and the challenges she faced as an acto

A separate daily sit-in in Egmore, organised by the OG Tamizha collective, has continued for 24 days, with students, educationists and activists calling for the complete abolition of NEET. Protesters have also urged Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to approve the Assembly resolution

Yash addressed wife Radhika Pandit's reaction to his intimate scenes in Toxic, admitting she won't be happy about them. However, he said the actress understands that the scenes are required by the story and trusts him, separating his on-screen work from their personal relationship

The Sensex fell 0.62 per cent and the Nifty 0.83 per cent last week, snapping a two-week winning streak. Analysts see resistance for the Nifty at 24,600-24,650 and for the Sensex at 78,500-78,800, while key support levels are placed around 24,200 for the Nifty and 77,700-77,500 for the Sensex.

Karnataka BJP leader Vikas Puttur filed a police complaint against Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her alleged conduct during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters in Delhi on Independence Day.

Congress social media chairperson Supriya Shrinate faced criticism after sharing two old videos on social media and alleging that BJP leaders had hoisted party flags instead of the Tricolour during 80th Independence Day celebrations. T

Acting on the complaint, officials from the Food Safety Department carried out a raid at the outlet and inspected the kitchen, store room, cold storage facilities, deep freezer and fried chicken stock.

Two AAICLAS screeners were injured after a passenger's licensed pistol accidentally discharged during a weapons check at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday morning. According to media reports, the passenger, identified in reports as Kamlesh Rai, was travelling to Mumbai with his wife.

More than 5.35 lakh children were reported missing across India between 2021 and 2024, of whom 3.46 lakh were traced while nearly 1.89 lakh remained untraced, according to NCRB data tabled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha.

Government data tabled in the Rajya Sabha reveals that the number of people treated for drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir surged nearly ninefold in five years from 5,382 in 2021-22 to 46,491 in 2025-26 with Jammu, Srinagar, Bandipore and Kulgam emerging as the worst-hit districts.

Army assault dog Tyson, a German Shepherd attached to 2 Para Special Forces, has been honoured with a Mention-in-Dispatches for displaying exceptional courage during an anti-terror operation in Kishtwar, where he was injured while helping security forces locate terrorists.

He highlighted the need for early detection, lifestyle changes, timely treatment and regular follow-up, while praising the RSSDI's rural outreach programme, digital portal and VISHWAS video library.

The audit also found that 458 of 512 selected stations lacked one or more Minimum Essential Amenities, such as drinking water, toilets, urinals, seating, dustbins and platform shelters. Even some major NSG-1 stations were found deficient in basic facilities, prompting the CAG to call for stronger monitoring and regular testing of drinking water.

Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader clarified that the state government has not withdrawn its ban order on gutka, but has prohibited nicotine-laced gutka and pan masala in the interest of public health. He said the move would not affect arecanut growers, claiming it could instead push up arecanut prices.

Aamir Khan was spotted outside a Mumbai pet clinic with Kiran Rao and their son Azad Rao Khan. The actor was carrying a cat carrier, while Kiran looked distressed and Azad was seen crying.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated India's 80th Independence Day by sharing an AI-tagged picture of himself in a white Pathani suit and expressing pride in being Indian. He highlighted India's diversity, unity and spirit while urging people to contribute towards making the country proud.

NDA leaders criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi for skipping Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year.

A controversy erupted after Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi were seen speaking during the rendition of 'Vande Mataram' at the party's Independence Day event. The BJP accused Congress of disrespecting the national song and demanded an apology.