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US Court Halts Trump Visa Restrictions for Students and Journalists

US Judge Blocks Trump Rule Capping Foreign Student, Journalist Visas | X/@shorts_91 Washington: A US federal judge has temporarily blocked a new Trump administration rule that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can study or work in America. The decision by the Massachusetts district judge on Monday will bring some […]

NPCI to Finalize UPI Merchant Fees; Large Transactions Might Be Charged

The UPI and Services Steering Committee of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is likely to meet this week to finalise the merchant discount rate (MDR) framework for digital payments, according to a report by Moneycontrol. The meeting follows the government’s September 14 notification that formally introduced provisions related to MDR charges. NPCI operates […]

Old Songs Recreated in Bollywood Face Criticism from Sameer Anjaan

Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan criticised filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar franchise for recreating old songs and using them in sequences that he believes are unrelated to their original context. He also expressed concern over Bollywood’s current approach to music and the way original lyricists are being treated. In a conversation with Komal Nahta on Game Changers, […]

Babar Azam Joins Domestic Cricket to Improve Form Amid Test Struggles

Pakistan Test skipper Babar Azam’s dip in form has seen him turn to domestic cricket. The batter is set to represent Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) as a guest player in the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade 1 first-class tournament, Cricinfo reported.Azam had requested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to facilitate his inclusion in […]

Bollywood Couples Shine Bright at Ambani Ganesh Chaturthi Party

Bollywood duos at Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebration | Image Courtesy: Ashwini Sawant Ganesh Chaturthi at the Ambanis’ Antilia Cha Raja turned into a stylish night out for Bollywood’s favourite couples. From Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor to Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, celebrity duos arrived hand-in-hand in their festive best, bringing everything from vibrant […]

US 10-Year Treasury Yield Surges Past 5% Amid Oil and Debt Fears

The US 10-year Treasury yield briefly breached the 5% mark on Monday for the first time in more than two years, signalling growing concerns among investors over inflation, government debt and rising borrowing costs. The yield touched 5.01% before settling near 4.98%. The 10-year Treasury yield is closely watched as a global benchmark that influences […]

Indian Army Rowing Star Babu Lal Yadav Aims for Gold in Japan

Indian rower Babu Lal Yadav’s journey from a simple and disciplined childhood in Rajasthan to representing the country on the international stage is a story of perseverance, sacrifice and self-belief. A serving member of the Indian Army, Yadav has built his sporting career on discipline, hard work and an unwavering commitment to improvement. Speaking exclusively […]

RBI Proposes Partial Freezing in Cyber Fraud Cases to Protect Customer Funds

RBI proposes freezing only disputed funds in suspected cyber fraud cases. | Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a targeted system for handling suspicious transactions linked to cyber fraud or money-mule accounts. Under the framework, banks would freeze only the disputed amount instead of blocking the customer’s entire account. The draft rules […]

Bollywood Stars Shine Bright at Ambani’s Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities

Bollywood celebs at Ambani’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebration in Mumbai | Image Courtesy: Ashwini Sawant Ganesh Chaturthi brought Bollywood’s fashion A-game to Antilia as the Ambani family welcomed guests for Antilia Cha Raja in Mumbai on September 14. From statement sarees and richly embroidered lehengas to understated kurta sets and dramatic Indo-western silhouettes, the celebrity arrivals […]