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One of the projects we were most proud of at PYMNTS Intelligence was our series produced with Google Wallet on the attitudes toward and usage of digital wallets. In short: They are gaining traction around the world, offering consumers a convenient and secure way to manage their finances and access essential services. However, the new report […]

Fiery pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday achieved the highest rating points ever by an Indian bowler, leading the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings with 907 points. Pat Cummins reached career-best third position as an all-rounder. Steve Smith and several other cricketers progressed in the batting and bowling rankings after recent performances.

A NAN has been brutally called ”an embarrassment” to her family for pole dancing at 75.

Trump is likely to impose tariffs, initiating trade wars that could impact India and other countries. Uncertain global conditions might drive investors toward the dollar, affecting emerging markets. Additionally, India's upcoming budget is expected to focus on continuity and capex, while inflation rates remain a concern for the new RBI governor.

Miami's luxurious barrier islands high-rises are sinking, pointing to an expensive issue for coastal properties and cities worldwide.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd reported a 2.4% decline in total sales in December 2024, with 55,078 units sold compared to 56,450 units in December 2023. Despite this, the company achieved its highest-ever yearly domestic sales of 6,05,433 units in 2024, marking a modest increase from 2023.

UNITED STATES – On December 8, 2024, the US Treasury Department found out that a China state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor breached its security.  The report comes from a letter Reuters received on December 30, 2024.   READ: The top AI cybercrime threats and solutions The correspondence explains that the cloud-based service BeyondTrust provides technical

The year 2024 proved to be full of transformative shifts and strategic pivots. PYMNTS sat down with some of the industry’s most influential leaders, capturing insights that shaped the narrative of financial innovation. From the pressing need for robust compliance in an increasingly scrutinized FinTech space to the revolutionary potential of cloud migration and artificial […]

The central government has named the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation as the master developer for its upcoming Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Park in Madhya Pradesh.

India is set to replace Rishabh Pant with Dhruv Jurel as wicketkeeper for the Sydney Test due to Pant's poor form. Jurel's recent domestic performances highlight his reliability, signaling a strategic shift towards stability in India's lineup.

The value of these transactions totalled Rs 23.25 lakh crore, compared with Rs 21.55 lakh crore in the previous month, according to data released by NPCI on January 1. According to NPCI data, the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) that allows users to transfer funds real time between banks recorded 441 million transactions in December, amounting to Rs 6.02 lakh crore.

​Barclays has released UK data looking back at 2024 and perhaps the key point is that while clothing stores’ transaction volumes grew 3%, spend growth was nowhere to be seen with spend down 0.2%.

​A lot of emerging market currencies have all depreciated substantially, whether you look at the Brazilian real, the Korean won, South African rand, and so on and so forth. And against all of that, you would say the INR is depreciated by much lesser to the extent of, say, 2% to 2.5%.

The conventional wisdom may be that buy now, pay later (BNPL) options are best suited for lower- to middle-income consumers, for smaller ticket items, and being able to afford necessities. But a spate of recent announcements underscores the widespread appeal of paying over time — where stretching out transactions over weeks or months helps improve […]

Wednesday 1 January, 2025

December 2024: The humble jigsaw puzzle has been around for over 250 years. There’s a good reason for that: the simple act of piecing together a jigsaw can bring so many benefits; from offering some relief from stress to improving memory and more. With International Puzzle Day just around the corner, ITV This Morning’s resident GP, Doctor Zoe Williams, shares her thoughts on why this centuries old pastime could be just the ticket to a calmer you.

2024 is now officially over and everyone around the globe has welcomed 2025, with epic firework displays and perhaps one too many glasses of champagne.

From January 1, 2025, Sofia Municipality’s low-emission zone for domestic heating comes into effect, prohibiting the use of wood and coal stoves in nine metropolitan districts. This measure, aimed at improving air quality, applies to areas with existing heat transfer or gas distribution networks, including "Sredets," "Krasno Selo," "Izgrev," "Ilinden," "Studentski," "Oborishte," "Vazrazhdane," "Lozenets," and "Triaditsa." The restriction, adopted in 2022, will affect approximately 1,600 households. Читать дальше...

THINK the UK‘s beaches should only be visited in the heat of summer? Think again.

Express Sport brings you the latest news from the World Darts Championship.

Raheem Sterling’s knee injury recovery is ahead of schedule, with Mikel Arteta optimistic about the winger’s return as Arsenal navigate a busy fixture schedule.

Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence (AI) race transformed the tech industry in 2024, driving Apple toward a $4 trillion valuation and rewiring how tech’s biggest players operate. Apple’s stock jumped 16% in late 2024 as investors bet on AI-enhanced iPhones. The company’s plans for smarter Siri features and AI-powered photo editing tools sparked interest in the […]

The 12 animals in the Chinese Horoscope, in order, are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig

An organized theft ring is accused of stealing nearly $5 million worth of vehicles from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport between 2023 and November 2024.

House and Senate lawmakers spoke with Fox News Digital about what their New Year's resolutions are as Republicans prepare to take the levers of power in DC.