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PM Modi’s stern message to Pakistan: ‘Time for sponsoring terror to go unpunished is long gone’ NEW DELHI: In a stern message to Pakistan, PM Modi said on Sunday the time when its role in sponsoring terror attacks on India would go unpunished is long gone, and his govt has made it clear with its...

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic waves to citizens outside the Presidency of Serbia moments before formally submitting his resignation. Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday, ending his second term early and clearing the way for him to contest the October 25 snap parliamentary election as the Serbian Progressive Party’s candidate for prime minister.“I am resigning...

Iran claims second US drone seized in Strait of Hormuz, identifies it as Mk 18 Kingfish Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has repeated its claim of seizing a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the vessel was a Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish — a revised identification after Iranian authorities initially...

Consumer durables get costlier: Blue Star raises AC prices by 8%, others plan hikes NEW DELHI: Festive shopping for a new fridge or air-conditioner is set to cost more, with consumer durable makers raising prices as higher component and freight costs, compounded by shipping delays, squeeze margins.Blue Star has raised air-conditioner prices by 8%, managing...

Introducing MDR on UPI merchant payments could help expand its use for cross-border transactions, says JP Morgan executive. MUMBAI: The introduction of merchant fees on UPI transactions could help expand its use in cross-border payments by giving merchants an alternative that remains cheaper than cards and cash, said Max Neukirchen, co-head of JP Morgan Global...

Apple is highlighting advanced heart-health readings on its Watch in India as smartwatch shipments decline but health-focused demand grows. NEW DELHI: Apple is putting more detailed heart-health readings at the centre of its Watch pitch in India, where overall smartwatch shipments are declining but demand for advanced models is growing.Eric Jue, director of Apple Watch...

Students protesting outside Lovely Professional University clashed with police and set vehicles on fire, in Phagwara on Sunday. NEW DELHI: Punjab Police deployed more than 2,000 personnel at Lovely Professional University (LPU) after student protests over an alleged rape case turned violent on Sunday, with senior officers saying the situation had been brought under control.ADGP...

Bank unions withdraw three-day strike after late-night agreement with IBA on key demands. NEW DELHI: Bank unions called off their proposed three-day strike just before midnight after the Indian Banks Association agreed to look into their demands.“A high-level committee of IBA and UFBU (United Forum of Bank Unions) will be formed immediately to deliberate on...

CBI arrests two in a digital arrest scam that allegedly duped a Gujarat victim of Rs 11.4 crore over three months. NEW DELHI: Following Supreme Court’s directions to investigate major ‘digital arrest scam‘ cases, CBI has arrested two individuals connected to a massive cyber fraud network that siphoned off Rs 11.4 crore from a Gujarat...

BJP steps up attack on Rahul Gandhi over SIR BJP stepped up its counterattack against opposition members, especially Rahul Gandhi, over their offensive against EC, as the party’s CMs cited the poll body’s clarification to accuse them of orchestrating a fabricated campaign.“Rahul Gandhi and INDI Alliance lied about SIR and they should apologise to people,”...