Statrys Launches Local Payment Solution to Empower SMEs with Seamless Cross-Border Payments

The seven-member drafting committee panel, headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai, has opened a website for the people, where 37 questions are being asked and citizens are asked to give in their opinions before November 15. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has already said that the state will bring in a UCC bill during the Winter assembly session in Nagpur at the end of the year.

The seven-member drafting committee panel, headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai, has opened a website for the people, where 37 questions are being asked and citizens are asked to give in their opinions before November 15. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has already said that the state will bring in a UCC bill during the Winter assembly session in Nagpur at the end of the year.

An Army officer’s wife has been booked in Jammu in an alleged espionage case for reportedly preparing research papers on sensitive national security issues using AI tools ChatGPT and Claude. Officials, as cited by PTI, alleged that she was in contact with foreign nationals, including individuals suspected of links to Chinese intelligence agencies. Her mobile phone has been seized for forensic examination, and investigators are probing whether sensitive information was shared.

ED's investigation centres on allegations that CMRL paid Exalogic Rs 2.78 crore under the guise of IT consultancy and related services despite allegedly receiving no corresponding services. The agency has alleged that the payments formed part of a wider arrangement involving illegal gratification to Vijayan during his tenure as chief minister. The allegations have not been established in court.

Tata Sons is reviewing its Articles of Association to comply with Sebi listing regulations, which may impact the influence of Tata Trusts on board appointments. This scrutiny follows the RBI's rejection of Tata Sons' application to relinquish its core investment company registration, necessitating compliance with strict governance standards for listed entities.

After sending vehicles connected to Starshield to Europe to conduct speed checks and finding they operated normally outside Ukraine, officials in Kyiv concluded that restrictions "are on the territory of Ukraine - so it is a planned operation," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Florida scientists are using a technique called “coral IVF” to restore damaged reefs, producing more than 1.5 million coral embryos in a major 2026 effort. The scientists are utilizing coral IVF to rejuvenate coral reefs. By skillfully harvesting and fertilizing coral gametes, they've produced resilient embryos. These embryos thrive in carefully monitored settings until they develop into healthy young corals.

Trump last week announced an "energy ceasefire" -- which neither side said they agreed to beforehand -- that quickly collapsed, with Moscow continuing strikes on Ukraine's power grid and Kyiv eventually resuming hits on Russian oil refineries. Trump has been angered by Kyiv's strikes on Russian refineries -- which he says are contributing to a surge in global fuel prices.

An American woman living in New Delhi, Kristen Fischer, has sparked an online conversation after sharing a video of her visit to a neighbourhood kirana store less than a minute from her home. She is seen buying milk and curd while speaking to the shopkeeper in Hindi. The video prompted social media users to discuss the convenience of India's local grocery shops and the importance of supporting small businesses.

"People can rest assured that they will most likely not dare to attack us," newly appointed Iranian defence minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi told reporters shortly after securing parliament's vote of confidence. "If they (the US) do, they themselves and the region will suffer enormous damage."

A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals. Over 25 people were injured during this incident attributed to poor crowd management and narrow lanes. Seven people have been arrested, including organisers and security personnel, while government officials visited the injured. Financial support has been announced for the families of the deceased and injured individuals.

A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals. Over 25 people were injured during this incident attributed to poor crowd management and narrow lanes. Seven people have been arrested, including organisers and security personnel, while government officials visited the injured. Financial support has been announced for the families of the deceased and injured individuals.