Paytm has expanded its UPI payment services to international destinations including the UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, and Nepal. This will allow Indian travelers to make cashless transactions using their Paytm app at UPI-enabled locations in these countries, offering greater convenience for retail purchases, dining, and other activities.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Lucknow arrested Ravi Attri and Subhash Prakash, the masterminds behind the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable and UPPSC RO/ARO exam paper leaks. They are accused of leaking papers to candidates and generating significant illegal proceeds. The ED has been granted custody for further investigation.

The Delhi Metro reached a new record ridership of over 7.8 million passengers on November 18, surpassing its previous high set just three months prior. This surge comes as Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, prompting many to choose the metro over private vehicles. The DMRC has increased services and promoted the metro's environmental benefits to encourage ridership.

Boris Pistorius claimed that Chancellor Olaf Scholz's phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin did not affect Moscow's position

Dmitry Peskov noted that preparations for the visit which is of a great significance for Moscow will kick off soon

According to Irina Abramova, Russian technologies are adaptable and can be applied in African countries, «and Africa can become a sort of place for testing out our Russian technologies»

«Moscow's escalating hybrid activities against NATO and EU countries are unprecedented in their variety and scale,» the statement reads

In January-October, Turkey ranked first among Georgia's trading partners, the volume of trade with this country amounted to more than $2.63 billion, which is 7.2% up year-on-year

President Vladimir Putin has approved a new nuclear doctrine, formalizing the changes he initially announced in September Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev’s failed attempt to break through to Crimea was reportedly encouraged by the British authorities, according to Ukrainskaya Pravda Read Full Article at RT.com

The current EU consumer protection cooperation framework has been in place for almost 5 years. This framework provides important means for consumer protection authorities in the Member States to enforce the EU consumer law acquis, to the benefit not only of consumers throughout the Union, but also of a functioning and legally predictable single market. The European Commission has started to reflect on the functioning of the consumer protection cooperation enforcement framework. Sufficient time has elapsed to gather experience of the rules in place since 2020. The reflection process was triggered by the reporting obligation under the current Consumer Protection Cooperation Regulation, following which the Commission published its assessment of the application to date of the current rules in July 2024. This report was presented in the European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) on 12 September 2024. It will be the prerogative of the new Commission to decide what next steps to take, in particular whether to propose a legislative revision of the current framework. Such a review could be expected to address various points of the current regime, including by feeding into the debate about how to ensure consumer protection in relation to imported products purchased through third-country online platforms. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

All bank accounts of sanctioned entities and individuals will be frozen if they are found in the UK

Robert Fico was shocked by how quickly some European states expressed support for the Biden administration's decision

Earlier, the EU foreign policy chief stated that the EU intends to bring this number to 75,000 by the end of winter

The German leadership declined to follow the US’ example on long-range missiles, the news agency recalled

The Russian Armed Forces carried out the attack at night

A payment of K14.5 billion authorized by Malawi’s Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda, to Victoria Pharmaceuticals Industry Limited has raised serious questions among governance and accountability watchdogs. The hefty sum, which has been approved for settlement by the government, comes with a series of unanswered questions: Why is the payment being made now? What is […] The post Why is K14.5 Billion Being Paid to Victoria Pharmaceuticals? Questions Arise Over Government Transaction appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi’s voter registration process for the September 16, 2025 General Elections hits a critical phase, stakeholders are raising alarm over ongoing challenges tied to national identity (ID) registration, which are preventing many eligible voters from registering. Despite these challenges, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has firmly ruled out extending the second phase of the […] The post Voter Registration Crisis: MEC Faces Pressure Amid National ID Challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Russian fertilizer exports to African countries have outpaced all other regions, an industry executive has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The reported lifting of a US ban on long-range strikes on Russia is “a good decision,” French President Emmanuel Macron has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A neurosurgery lecturer in western Ukraine has been reported to authorities for giving lectures in Russian Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has issued a warning over possible Ukrainian strikes using long-range weapons donated by the US Read Full Article at RT.com

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has penned a letter to President Draupadi Murmu, urging her intervention in the Manipur crisis. Kharge criticizes both the central and state governments for failing to restore peace, highlighting the escalating violence and displacement that has plagued the region for 18 months.

The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government over the ongoing crisis in Manipur, alleging a disarray within the ruling NDA coalition and demanding Prime Minister Modi's immediate intervention. They highlighted the poor attendance at a recent NDA meeting as evidence of the turmoil and criticized the Prime Minister's silence on the matter.

Campaigning for the second phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections concluded on Monday. Thirty-eight constituencies will vote on Wednesday, determining the fate of prominent figures like Hemant Soren and Babulal Marandi. The results for all 81 assembly seats will be declared on November 23rd.

Commuters faced travel chaos and the coldest UK temperature this early in the season since 1998 was recorded as Braemar in Aberdeenshire fell to -11.2C (12.2F).

BVA workers led by MLA Kshitij Thakur disrupted a BJP meeting alleging cash distribution by BJP leader Vinod Tawde. Tawde refuted the claims, urging an inquiry by the Election Commission. The incident has fueled controversy ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

A top government official said on Monday that the moratorium on change-of-use applications for converting residential properties into tourism accommodations in Seychelles will be lifted on January 13 next year. The moratorium was put in place in August 2023, and it is being lifted after a new policy was approved recently by the Cabinet of Ministers. This means that converting residential properties into tourism accommodations can now take place in line with the Department of Tourism's standards.  The new policy will only apply to Mahe and Praslin, the two main islands of Seychelles. The moratorium for the third most populated island of La Digue will remain in replace in place.   The principal secretary for tourism, Sherin Francis, said, «The new policy will see changes in the procedures. Before applicants had to submit their plans to the Planning Authority for change of use, but now, they will have to complete a mandatory pre-planning stage. The Department of Tourism will assess the property to ensure it is up to the required standards before plans are sent to the Planning Authority.» Applicants will have to submit their letter of intent to the Tourism Department, after which a visit will be organised with all relevant bodies present, to assess the property and provide a report. The applicants will have the report that  can be used when they submit their applications to the Planning Authority. If the application is successful, the applicant can apply for the occupancy stage, where another visit will conducted and if successful, then the process to gain a licence will then begin. Francis explained that this change will put emphasis on higher-quality, low-impact tourism, while also streamlining the application process and ensuring collaboration with the relevant agencies. After the recommendations from the carrying capacity studies, which show that Seychelles' accommodation products are nearly saturated, Francis stated that new change of use facilities must give significant added value to the existing tourism market. The goal is to provide a distinctive, higher-quality guest experience through better and more responsible procedures. «Our physical requirements remain and we will look at the location and size of the property, and minimum requirements, such as room size and safety measures. We have also included some criteria related to sustainability, to start making our operators start thinking of sustainable development when planning their development,» added Francis. According to the criteria set, a change of use to large and medium hotels must meet a minimum 4-star rating, while a change of use to small hotels, self-catering and guesthouses, must meet a minimum Seychelles Secret Gold rating.

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai has called for an emergency meeting with his federal counterpart to address the capital's severe pollution levels. Rai is demanding immediate approval for cloud seeding and criticized the central government for inaction, urging Prime Minister Modi to intervene.

Former AAP leader and Delhi MLA Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP after accusing his former party of abandoning its founding principles. Gahlot expressed disappointment with the AAP, stating that the values that attracted him and many others to the party had been compromised, leading to his departure.

The Samajwadi Party has accused Uttar Pradesh police of forcing Muslim women voters to remove their veils for identification during the Lok Sabha elections, deterring many from voting. While Congress echoed these concerns, Union Minister Giriraj Singh defended the practice, deeming it legally permissible for voter verification. By-elections in nine Uttar Pradesh constituencies are scheduled for November 20.