UPI fraud clampdown: NPCI to end P2P collect requests from October 1; Banks, apps told to block pull transactions permanently

To curb financial fraud, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has directed banks and payment apps to discontinue peer-to-peer (P2P) ‘collect requests’ on UPI by October 1, 2025. This move eliminates a high-risk channel, reducing fraud by ensuring all P2P transactions are payer-initiated, requiring users to scan a QR code.

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‘Need that muscle to throw’: Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski on Shedeur Sanders’ oblique injury

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders suffered an oblique injury during practice, making his participation in the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles unlikely. Coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized the importance of the oblique muscle for throwers. Stefanski remains uncertain about who will start, with Dillon Gabriel’s status dependent on his performance in practice and Kenny…

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Is the Xbox server down right now?

On August 14, 2025, Xbox servers experienced an outage that disrupted party management and messaging features across Xbox consoles and PC. Xbox support was quick to step in and resolve the situation fairly quickly. The outage did not impact multiplayer play, however, it did affect communication for players during the Battlefield 6 open beta.

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‘Imputations, misrepresentations’: India rejects US’s human rights report; calls it ‘one-sided projections’

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected a US human rights report, calling it biased and based on misunderstandings. The MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed the report’s claims of human rights abuses and lack of accountability, asserting India’s strong democratic institutions adequately protect human rights.

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