UPI’s Explosive Growth: Over 24 Billion Transactions in 2025
New Delhi: The annual transaction volume of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has surged almost 13,000-fold from 1.78 crore transactions in FY 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore transactions in FY 2025-26, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday. UPI, launched on August 25, 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) under the regulatory […]
Youthful Chaos Unveiled in Prem Keetanu’s New Poster Featuring Veer Pahariya and Cast
Gaurav Verma’s Avanika Films has unveiled a new poster of Prem Keetanu, offering another glimpse into the youthful world of the upcoming theatrical release. The poster arrives days after the launch of the film’s song ‘Undi Bundi’, which has added to the buzz around the project.Prem Keetanu New Poster: Veer Pahariya, Aparshakti Khurana and Aafiya […]
Restored ‘1942: A Love Story’ to show only at select cinemas due to technical issues
Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films has announced that the restored version of 1942: A Love Story will now be screened only at select cinemas following an overwhelming response to its theatrical re-release. The production house said the decision has been taken to ensure audiences experience the film in the technical quality intended by the restoration team. […]
India’s Growth Boosts New Zealand’s Trade Benefits from FTA
New Delhi: India’s economic rise makes it a strategic partner for New Zealand, and the recently signed free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations is expected to deliver significant gains, a new report has said. A report from Australia-based Westpac Institutional Bank highlighted India’s scale and growth potential suggesting that the FTA could add […]
Controversy Erupts Over Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan Ad and Its Styling
Actress Suzanne Bernert reacted to the controversy surrounding Kriti Sanon’s latest Raksha Bandhan advertisement for jewellery brand Giva. The campaign sparked a debate on social media over its styling and presentation of the festival, with several users criticising the concept. In the advertisement, Kriti Sanon is seen wearing an off-white bralette-style blouse with a cape […]
Arshad Warsi to Play Dual Roles in Dark Comedy Thriller Set for 2026 Release
Arshad Warsi is set to take on his first-ever double role on the big screen with Jeevan Bheema Yojana, which will now release worldwide in cinemas on September 4, 2026.Arshad Warsi starrer Jeevan Bheema Yojana locks September 4 releaseThe film was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on August 28. The makers have now confirmed September […]
Young Enthusiasts Bring Fresh Energy to Pune Race Course for Historic FPJ Trophy
Pune: The Pune Race Course wore a different look on Saturday as a sizeable number of youngsters made a beeline for the venue to experience a day at the races, with the special meeting featuring the prestigious Free Press Journal Trophy. For many of them, it was their first tryst with horse racing. Curious and […]
Wheat Export Restrictions Removed Amid Global Supply Disruptions
New Delhi: The government has amended the export policy for several wheat products and shifted from the prohibited to the free category, according to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Monday. Under the revised policy, exports of wheat or meslin flour (atta), maida, semolina (rava), wholemeal atta and resultant […]
India-Russia Boost Cooperation as Jaishankar Meets Manturov Before Putin’s India Visit
Moscow: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday exchanged a handshake with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov during his visit to Russia for high-level talks, as the two countries prepare for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India next month and step up bilateral cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions. Jaishankar, who arrived in Russia […]
Veteran Bollywood Actors Criticized by Tanushree Dutta Over Industry Dynamics
Actress Tanushree Dutta has shared a strongly worded message about how people perceive ‘veteran’ actors, saying that age alone should not determine the respect someone receives. She said she has learned to judge people by their character rather than their age. Tanushree Dutta Takes Cryptic Dig At Bollywood VeteransIn a lengthy post, Tanushree recalled a […]