China says to launch digital currency action plan
The "action plan" will see banks pay interest on balances held by clients in digital yuan -- a move to incentivise broader adoption of the currency.

The "action plan" will see banks pay interest on balances held by clients in digital yuan -- a move to incentivise broader adoption of the currency.
Coforge's acquisition of Encora significantly boosts its revenue by over 30% and strengthens its position in healthcare and high-tech verticals. Funded primarily through a share swap, the deal is expected to result in minimal dilution, with potential for strong returns if execution remains robust.
Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan' teaser has sparked debate. Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla defended a brief smile seen on Khan's face. He stated the expression signifies composure and controlled aggression, not weakness. Poonawalla believes this reflects a soldier's mindset facing life and death. The film is set for an April 2026 release.
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A total of 108 laboratories have been approved for quality testing of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs, said Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.
The year 2025 stands out as a landmark in India's reforms journey-one that decisively placed the middle class and the common man at the heart of policymaking.
Jammu And Kashmir Weather: The 40-day-long period of harsh winter cold called the ‘Chillai Kalan’ started on December 21, 2025, and will end on January 30, 2026. Meanwhile, the cold wave conditions have also affected the flight operations in Jammu.
Indonesian rescuers say they have recovered the body of a female victim believed to be part of the family of a Spanish soccer coach and his three children, missing after a tour boat sank Friday
Air quality was 'severe' at 22 stations, 'very poor' at 14, and poor at one station. While Vivek Vihar in East Delhi recorded an AQI of 456, the highest amongst all stations
Novak Djokovic will be chasing a historic 25th Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open. As he gears up for the event, fans recently got a glimpse of the Serb's outfit for the hard court Major.
In recent years, Somaliland has transformed from a marginal and less known region in north of Horn of Africa into an emerging actor in the regional and international geopolitical equations. This shift stems from its strategic position near Gulf of Aden and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and its bonds with world shipping lines.
Authorities say the actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a shop owner, saved countless lives.
The video, which surfaced on social media platform X, showed several cars moving at high speed, swerving and zigzagging through traffic on Ring Road
The Border Security Force (BSF) has strongly refuted reports in sections of the Bangladeshi media claiming that two accused in the murder of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had entered India through the Haluaghat border area of Bangladesh.
In 2025, Mondo broke the pole vault record like a birthday kid handing out sweets. Elsewhere, F1 had a dash to the finish line that would have impressed the purists, while golf saw a man outgrow a kid and slip into the Green Jacket
The delivery executive arrived within minutes, allowing the groom to complete the 'sindoor danam' ritual without significant delay.
The victim, Kalpana Soni, married Mahesh Soni in 2015 and lived with him and her in-laws in Virar.