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 AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), which recently got an approval from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to turn into universal bank has launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services for its Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account holders with international mobile numbers. This rollout follows the National Payments Corporation of India’s directive allowing UPI transactions through international mobile numbers. With this, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) across 12 countries including: Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and the USA, can now link NRE/NRO accounts to UPI without an Indian SIM card. It will enable AU SFB’s customers to make seamless, secure, and…

Hitting the screens again this Friday, Vijayakant’s iconic hit Captain Prabhakaran was originally released in 1991. The movie became a blockbuster and the moniker ‘Captain’ stuck with him forever

Updated on: Aug 20, 2025 02:49 pm IST BGMI redeem codes for August 20: Krafton has released new codes offering in-game rewards, including outfits, skins, materials, and the Swordsman backpack. Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) players have a new chance to claim rewards as Krafton India rolls out the latest set of redeem codes. The game developer has released the 19th batch, bringing the overall count to 950 codes, each offering in-game benefits such as weapon skins, upgrade materials, and outfits. This week’s list also features a code that unlocks the much-awaited Swordsman backpack. BGMI redeem codes for August 20: Here’s…

The Texas Legislature appears on the verge of redrawing congressional districts that will help Republicans in the midterm elections — a change requested by President Trump.

The world’s third-largest smartphone maker became the bestselling smartphone brand in Southeast Asia in the second quarter and took second place by shipments in Europe, it said [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS A rise in shipments of smartphones, especially in Southeast Asia, helped to boost Xiaomi’s second-quarter revenue by 30.5%, the smartphone and EV company said on Tuesday, against the backdrop of a sluggish global market.Xiaomi President Lu Weibing, however, slightly lowered the company’s target on smartphone shipments to 175 million from a goal of 180 million set in the first quarter.”We expect the overall smartphone market to see little…

I’m what you would call a chronic overpacker. In fact, up until about two months ago, you might have thought I didn’t know the meaning (or existence) of carry-on luggage. My Away suitcase was checked ahead of every flight, even if said trip was a quick 24-hour stint. Trust me, I found a way to fill it.  My over-packing problem, though, is the very reason I found myself in Target’s travel section on the hunt for a relatively inexpensive carry-on. Let’s just say I did a little too much clothes shopping and needed a bag to fit the overflow after…

The wreckage of a bus is towed at the site of a crash in Guzara district of Herat province on August 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP “A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan killed at least 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children,” an official said. Two people were also injured in the crash, Ministry of Interior spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani told The Associated Press.Tolo News, citing the official, said the accident happened on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) at around 8:30 p.m. local time in Herat province. “The bus collided with a truck and a motorbike, causing a massive…

Realme has expanded its smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the P4 series. The lineup includes two new models, Realme P4 Pro 5G and Realme P4 5G. Both devices come with a 7,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging and are powered by AI-supported Hyper Vision chipsets aimed at enhancing display and gaming performance. Let’s take a closer look at these phones’ specifications, features and price. Realme P4 5G and P4 Pro 5G mobiles launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 18,499. (HT) Realme P4 Pro 5G and Pro 5G: Price in India, Availability and Launch…

Apple is preparing for its annual fall launch, which traditionally introduces its flagship devices, and speculation is already building around the iPhone 17 series. While the company has not confirmed official dates, industry observers suggest that the upcoming event could reveal the iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, and other hardware upgrades. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series in September, alongside new devices and updates.(Majin BU/ X) Industry reports suggest that Apple may hold the launch event on September 9, most likely at its headquarters in Cupertino. The expected announcement could include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17…

Roman Babushkin, charge d’affaires at the Russian embassy in India, attends a press conference in New Delhi, India, August 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. pressure on India for its procurement of Russian crude oil is “unjustified”, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday. We are confident that India-Russia energy cooperation will continue notwithstanding the external pressure, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said.It is a “challenging” situation for India, he said at a media briefing and added that, we have “trust” in our ties with New Delhi.In the context of Western punitive measures against Russia, Mr.…