15 Killed in Udhampur bus accident; PM Modi announces ex-gratia | What we know

At least 15 people were killed and 20 injured after a passenger bus plunged off a hill near Kagort village in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Monday.

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As UPI fraud worries rise, can the e-rupee be a safer way to pay?

With 10.64 lakh UPI fraud cases worth ₹805 crore reported in FY26 (till November), RBI is tightening instant payments. But can the e-rupee’s token model lower scam risks?

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Gold prices have eased amid soaring crude oil prices, but analysts believe the current weakness provides an ideal setup for long-term investing. Axis Direct predicts a potential 15% price rise by 2026, although recent conflicts have led to short-term price drops.

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As UPI fraud worries rise, can the e-rupee be a safer way to pay?

With 10.64 lakh UPI fraud cases worth ₹805 crore reported in FY26 (till November), RBI is tightening instant payments. But can the e-rupee’s token model lower scam risks?

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OnePlus Nord CE 6, Nord CE 6 Lite launch date confirmed, key specs revealed

OnePlus has confirmed that the Nord CE 6 and Nord CE 6 Lite will debut in India on 7 May at 12noon. The Oppo sub-brand has also confirmed many key specs of the two devices

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Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu Sends Chilling Message To Techies Amid AI-Driven Layoffs

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has shared a fresh perspective on how professionals should respond to growing concerns around AI-driven layoffs in the technology sector. In a post on X, Vembu said the future value of software talent will increasingly depend on deep industry knowledge across sectors rather than coding skills alone. Watch full report.

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Airtel quietly hikes the price of its popular 1.5GB daily data plans

Airtel's 84-day plan now costs ₹899 after the latest price hike. The company has also discontinued the ₹799 data plan that came with 77 day validity.

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Inflation anxiety returns, hits low-income households hardest

The latest survey by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reveals growing inflation anxiety, with households’ perceptions and expectations of inflation rising. These perceptions are usually influenced by the food and fuel price outlook.

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‘Distress Address; LIES…’: Oppn hits out at PM's speech - Who said what?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation sparked strong criticism from the Opposition. From TMC's Derek O'Brien to Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge, Jairam Ramesh, among other leaders responded sharply

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New on shelves: Four new books to read this summer

The list of new titles to grab also includes Derek O' Brien's book of essays, and behavioural expert Biju Dominic's book on the triggers that affect our decision-making

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