UPI accounted for 83% of India’s digital payment transactions in 2024, up from 34% in 2019, as per RBI's report. Other methods like NEFT, RTGS, and card payments dropped to 17% from 66%. UPI Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payments saw a 99%-109%…
The Supreme Court ruled that notices under Section 41-A of CrPC or Section 35 of BNSS cannot be served via WhatsApp or other electronic modes. Notices must follow prescribed modes under CrPC or BNSS laws. The court directed states and…
The Brahmaputra Literature Festival (BLF) will begin on February 6 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by Adharxila Trust, Assam, the three-day event aims to highlight Assam and Northeast India’s literary and cultural talent. Held as part of…
Mumbai Police arrested the main accused in the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan in Thane. The 30-year-old, using aliases like Vijay Das, confessed to the crime. Earlier, two misidentified suspects were detained and later cleared. Saif sustained severe stab…
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times by an unidentified intruder during a burglary attempt at his Bandra home early Thursday. He sustained deep cuts, with one near his spinal cord, and is undergoing surgery at Lilavati Hospital…
The Mahakumbh 2025, attracting 450 million devotees over 45 days, is projected to generate ₹2 lakh crore in revenue, according to CAIT. Tourism, hospitality, food, and religious items are key contributors, with ₹40,000 crore expected from accommodations and ₹20,000 crore…
The Maha Kumbh 2025 started in Prayagraj on Paush Purnima, drawing over 1.7 crore devotees to the Sangam for a holy dip. Despite 10°C temperatures, pilgrims embraced the spiritual event, which marks the harvest season's end and transitions from Paush…
A Maoist IED blast killed eight District Reserve Guard jawans and a driver in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday. The explosion, which left a seven-foot-deep crater, occurred in Kutra around 2:15 pm as the victims were returning from an operation…
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet near the Nepal border at 6:35 AM, causing significant damage and nine deaths. Tremors were felt in Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal. Severely affected areas include Longsuo, Quluo, and Cuoguo, with rescue operations underway…
India expressed concerns about China's plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet. The government urged Beijing to ensure downstream states like Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are not harmed. The dam, estimated to cost $137…