Seis suspeitos morreram após troca de tiros com a Polícia Militar durante patrulhamento na Bahia. Ação resultou na apreensão de armas, drogas e dinheiro.
The Indian government plans to permit a merchant discount rate of 0.25% to 0.4% on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 made to businesses, while P2P transfers remain exempt. No implementation timeline has been set yet.
India asserts readiness to defend national interests after Pakistan deploys 250 Chinese-made SH-15 self-propelled artillery guns along their shared border, amidst tensions over cross-border terrorism and disputed elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the recent local elections in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) as a 'complete farce', citing violence, intimidation, and repression by Pakistani forces, which have killed at least 90 civilians since June.
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's assembly polls are marked by reports of state-backed violence, enforced disappearances of journalists, and internet shutdowns, prompting condemnation from Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir faces escalating brutality, violence, and media crackdown during assembly polls, prompting global human rights and press freedom watchdogs to urge Pakistani authorities to end the crackdown and restore communications.
Kyiv used naval drones to hit Russian radar in Crimea; Ukrainian forces struck Wildberries warehouses, an oil refinery and air base; diplomatic shake‑up includes ambassador dismissal and NATO remarks; Russia blames Ukraine for Moscow restaurant bombing.
Proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act aim to bring back merchant discount rate on select UPI transactions, potentially helping banks and fintech firms recover technology and cybersecurity investments, ET first reported on July 16.
Italian study of over 5,000 schoolchildren found those who opened social media accounts at ages 11‑12 scored lower in maths and reading at age 16, a gap equivalent to six months of learning, while English scores were unaffected.
Nathan Owen was jailed for four years and three months for dangerous driving and fraud after falsely claiming his electric Jaguar I-Pace malfunctioned at 86mph on UK motorways to avoid car finance payments, causing a police operation and damaging Jaguar Land Rover's reputation.
The Hilltop Youth, a group of young Israeli settlers, has intensified its violence and influence in the occupied West Bank, enjoying government backing and immunity. Despite Western sanctions, their attacks on Palestinian communities are at record highs, and they are gaining mainstream political power.
Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, defies typical lunar classifications due to its size (larger than Mercury), intrinsic magnetic field, and a vast hidden saltwater ocean. These planet-like features make it one of the Solar System's most unusual worlds, prompting continued study by missions like NASA's Juno.
Uberaba, MG, registrou o maior número de pessoas afetadas por desastres naturais (339 mil) entre 2015-2025, principalmente devido à estiagem. A prefeitura e especialistas apontam a vulnerabilidade do sistema de abastecimento e buscam soluções como a ampliação de fontes e planos de contingência para enfrentar eventos climáticos extremos.
14-year-old Amelia fell ill from not drinking water due to strict toilet rules at her school, run by Athena Learning Trust. Hundreds of parents campaigned against the trust's "authoritarian" discipline, leading to the trust's decision to disband and transfer its schools.
Uma idosa foi encontrada em uma residência no Setor Raizal, Araguaína, com sinais de desnutrição, ferimentos e vivendo em condições insalubres. A filha, que apresentava sinais de embriaguez, foi presa por desacato e ameaça aos policiais militares durante o resgate. O caso será investigado pela Polícia Civil.
Um motociclista de 25 anos, identificado como Felipe de Farias Malheiros, morreu na noite de sábado (1) após uma colisão entre sua moto e um carro na BR-242, na região de Peixe, sul do estado, conforme informações da Secretaria de Segurança Pública.
O3 Space, a startup founded by Luca Yang, has opened a 24/7 study cafe in Sydney, transforming a former radical bookshop site. Popular with students, the cafe offers a unique "third place" environment, charging hourly after three free weekly hours, and plans to expand its around-the-clock access.
Mateus Simões, eleito vice-governador em 2022, assumiu o governo de Minas Gerais em março de 2026 após a renúncia de Romeu Zema. Em convenção, Simões declarou que o estado está 'mais forte do que nunca' e reafirmou o compromisso com a educação, segurança, saúde e contas em ordem, contando com o apoio dos mineiros.
Lucy Powell, the new education secretary, aims to be an ambitious "tiger mum" for all young people, advocating for both academic excellence and high-quality vocational training. She defends Labour's plans against "dumbing down" accusations, emphasizing ambition for all children and addressing concerns about school funding and the SEND system.
El delegado del Gobierno en Ceuta, Miguel Ángel Pérez, y el ministro del Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, aseguraron que el Ejecutivo español no tuvo información previa sobre la entrada irregular masiva de miles de personas a Ceuta el jueves, diferenciándola de la crisis migratoria previa. Se desplegaron 1.042 agentes y 2.000 militares en respuesta.
A joint investigation by The Seattle Times, KUOW, and NPR's Embedded podcast reveals new details about the 2020 killing of 16-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. at Seattle's CHOP protest zone. Mays Jr. was shot by CHOP security after a stolen white Jeep he was in drove erratically, challenging the narrative that he was attacking protesters. His killing remains unsolved.
Legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoK) faced unrest, rigging allegations, and security crackdowns. Protests by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and India's rejection of the polls underscore the region's volatile political landscape.
Ukrainian drones struck three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and a sanctioned Russian ship in the Black Sea. Concurrently, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine in Kyiv, wounded 33, and damaged infrastructure, including Lithuania's embassy. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant also briefly lost off-site power.
India's UPI transactions reached a new high of Rs 29.9 lakh crore and 23.66 billion in volume in July, solidifying its position as the preferred digital payment method. UPI has also expanded its operations to nearly ten international nations, boosting India's global fintech presence.
