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Neha Dhupia poses amidst clouds as she shares a glimpse of her shoot daries
Mumbai, April 19: Actress Neha Dhupia is one the gang leaders in the youth-based show “MTV Roadies," alongside Prince Narula, Elvish Yadav, and Rhea Chakraborty.
No plan to levy GST on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000: Govt
New Delhi, April 18: The Finance Ministry on Friday made it clear that the government is not considering any proposal to levy Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000.
No GST on UPI transactions over Rs 2000, clarifies Ministry of Finance
New Delhi, April 18: The claims that the government is considering levying Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000 are completely false, misleading, and without any basis, said the Ministry of Finance in a statement Friday.
'Independent agencies basis of democracy', says former Haryana CM during protests against ED
Chandigarh, April 17: Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda said on Thursday that independent and the judiciary is the basis of a flourishing democracy.
India wishes to help friendly nations get benefits of its DPIs: Joint Secy Meity Sanket Bhondve
New Delhi, April 12: Sanket Bhondve, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, said on Saturday that India is doing its part to pass on the benefits of its digital public infrastructure to its friendly nations.
Uganda gears up to roll out Aadhaar-like ID system, eyes UPI adoption
By Vishu Adhana, New Delhi, April 12: Uganda is set to roll out an Aadhaar-like digital identification system based on India-developed open-source technology soon, said a senior government official on Saturday.
UPI no more a technology, it's a population-scale habit: Sujit Nair, CEO and Co-Founder FIDE
New Delhi, April 12: Sujith Nair, CEO and Co-Founder at Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy (FIDE), said on Friday that UPI is no more a technology and it has become a population scale habit.
Digital payments via UPI back to life after technical glitch
New Delhi, April 12: Digital payments via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) returned for most users on Saturday after the popular service suffered a nationwide outage affecting millions of users.
UPI services suffer nationwide outage, NPCI cites 'technical issues'
New Delhi, April 12: Digital payments via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service suffered a nationwide outage on Saturday which affected millions of users.
Payments via mobile phones clocked 41 pc jump in July-Dec 2024
New Delhi, April 11: Payments through mobile phones in India recorded a 41 per cent jump in transaction volume to 88.54 billion and a 30 per cent rise in value to Rs 197.69 lakh crore in the second half of 2024.
PoGB: Women stage sit-in on Karakoram Highway over prolonged electricity issues
Gilgit, April 10: A group of women staged a sit-in on the Karakoram Highway in the Sultanabad village of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB), voicing their frustration over the prolonged electricity issues affecting the residents of the area, as reported by Pamir Times.
Neha Dhupia collaborates with Assam Police on digital parenting initiative
Mumbai, April 10: Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia has collaborated with the Assam Police and the PIIR Foundation to promote responsible digital parenting and safeguard children’s rights on the internet, as part of the #DontBeASharent campaign.
RBI announces six key measures to strengthen India's banking, fintech, payments ecosystems
Mumbai, April 9: In a move to strengthen India's financial ecosystem, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday announced six additional measures focused on banking regulation, fintech, and payment systems.
NPCI to decide on person-to-merchant payments cap on UPI transactions: RBI
New Delhi, April 9: In order to further boost digital payments, the National Payments Corporation of India will be enabled to set the limit on person-to-merchants transactions via Unified Payments Interface (UPI), RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday.
Why Angad Bedi declares he is 'always against' his wife Neha Dhupia
Mumbai, April 8: Bollywood couple Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia, famous for their playful banter on social media, shared a delightful new video from their latest pickleball game.
Guwahati: Assam Police hosts India's first national dialogue on children's rights on the Internet
Guwahati, April 8: Taking inspiration from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's vision for the protection and empowerment of children - both offline and online - has served as the guiding force for many progressive initiatives in the state, the Assam Police through its child-friendly policing initiative Sishu Mitra, on Monday organized "Infantia - India's First National Dialogue on Children's Rights on the Internet" in Guwahati.
PM Modi offers UPI link to BIMSTEC nations as booster shot for trade, tourism
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed linking India's UPI with the payment systems of the BIMSTEC member nations in an initiative to strengthen trade, industry and tourism in the regional grouping.
Businesses in PoGB face major setbacks due to unstable internet connectivity
Gilgit, April 3: Businesses in Hunza, particularly in Gojal Valley of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), have been grappling with severe challenges due to unreliable internet services, as reported by Pamir Times.
UPI transactions grow 42 pc, mobile payments reach 88.5 bn in 2nd half of 2024
New Delhi, April 2: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions soared by 42 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the second half of 2024, totalling a remarkable 93.23 billion transactions, a new report said on Wednesday.
Haryana govt unnecessarily harassing farmers, says Hooda
Chandigarh, April 1: Veteran Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Tuesday said unnecessarily harassing farmers has become the ruling BJP’s policy in the state.
UPI transaction volume up 13.5 pc in March, value at record Rs 24.77 lakh crore
New Delhi, April 1: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw a 13.59 per cent increase (on-month) in transaction volume at 18.3 billion in the month of March, from 16.11 billion in February, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Tuesday.
RBI played key role in making India global leader in digital payments: Prez Murmu
Mumbai, April 1: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday lauded the Reserve Bank for its key role in making India a global leader in digital payments with innovations like UPI revolutionising financial access.
Weekly Horoscope: March 30 to April 5, 2025
Mumbai, March 29: Welcome to your exclusive Vedic astrology forecast for the week of March 30-April 5, 2025. As we enter this powerful first week of April, the cosmos aligns to support profound personal growth and manifestation across all zodiac signs.
Why did Elton John fear it was 'inhumane' to record album with Brandi Carlile?
Los Angeles, March 29: Legendary singer-songwriter Elton John has shared that he was fearful if it was “inhumane” to record an album with Brandi Carlile due to the current state of the world.
Know all about new UPI guidelines effective from April 1
New Delhi, March 29: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) recently issued new guidelines on numeric UPI ID solution with the aim of enhancing customer experience for UPI number-based payments. These new guidelines will be effective from April 1.
Gautam Gulati makes comeback on 'MTV Roadies Double Cross'
Mumbai, March 28: Actor Gautam Gulati is making a comeback in the adventure reality show 'MTV Roadies Double Cross'. The actor will be seen in the show as wild card Gang Leader, this marks the first moment in the history of the show where a gang leader is called as a wild card entry.
Youth wants UPI for daily transactions but credit card dominates bigger purchases due to interest-free facility: Survey
New Delhi, March 27: The youngsters in India prefer UPI for daily transactions but credit card is also a major choice among youths for bigger purchases due to interest-free credit facility by it, highlighted a survey by Kiwi and Unomer.
EPFO to allow instant PF withdrawals via UPI, ATMs by mid-2025
New Delhi, March 26: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to introduce a major change that will allow its members to withdraw their provident fund (PF) instantly through UPI and ATMs by the end of May or early June 2025.
EPFO to integrate UPI, expand pension access, and enhance EPI benefits: Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra
New Delhi, March 25: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to introduce UPI integration for claims processing, a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing transaction time, Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra said on Monday.
From May end withdraw your PF through UPI, ATM: Labour Secretary
By Shailesh Yadav, New Delhi, March 25: In a groundbreaking development for India's workforce, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to introduce a revolutionary new system for Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals through Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
PCI submits letter to PM Modi seeking re-evaluation of zero MDR for UPI and RuPay Debit
Mumbai, March 24: The Payments Council of India (PCI), an industry body representing a diverse range of non-banking payment industry players, with 180 members, has submitted a formal letter to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking urgent reconsideration of the Zero Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) policy for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and RuPay debit card transactions, according to a release.
Weekly Horoscope: March 23 to March 29, 2025
Mumbai, March 22: Welcome to your exclusive Vedic astrology forecast for the week of March 23-29, 2025. This week marks a powerful transition as the Sun fully establishes itself in Aries, bringing renewed vitality and initiative to all zodiac signs.
'Viksit Bharat' mission to positively impact the world too: Bill Gates
New Delhi, March 22: India's ambitious goal of becoming 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 will not only transform the country but also positively impact the world, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has said.
Citi report sets Rs 1,000 target for Paytm, says big changes in UPI could make It biggest winner
New Delhi, March 20: A Citi Research report has highlighted Paytm's strong position in India's digital payments ecosystem, despite shifts in UPI subsidy policies.
Paytm set to maintain strong contribution margin at 57 per cent by FY27E
New Delhi, March 20: Paytm merchant network expanded by 9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 43 million in the third quarter of FY25, with merchants using Paytm's devices increasing by 10 per cent YoY to 11.7 million, according to Motilal Oswal report.
Cabinet okays Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to boost low value BHIM-UPI transactions
New Delhi, March 19: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the incentive scheme for low-value BHIM-UPI transactions with an estimated outlay of Rs 1,500 crore.
PM Modi lists benefits of 5 major projects approved by Cabinet
New Delhi, March 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the Union Cabinet for approving five major projects across India, which aim to boost the country's dairy sector, livestock production, infrastructure development, and digital payments.
Cabinet approves incentive scheme for promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions
New Delhi, March 19: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the 'Incentive Scheme for promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions Person to Merchant (P2M)' for the financial year 2024-25.
Haryana: Anil Vij defends Hoodgardi remarks, says opposition has limited knowledge
Chandigarh, March 19: Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij has defended his "Hoodgardi" remarks against former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, saying that if a prominent personality does something "wrong", it would be attributed to him with his name.
NPCI in talks to remove 'pull transactions' on UPI to reduce digital frauds
Mumbai, March 18: In an effort to curb rising digital frauds, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is reportedly in early discussions with banks to eliminate 'pull transactions' on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).