No charges on UPI up to Rs 2,000, RuPay debit card payments: Govt

The Finance Ministry has banned banks and system providers from levying charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 and on RuPay debit card payments. The move is aimed at making India’s digital payment infrastructure more sustainable and competitive. No Charges on UPI, RuPay Transactions The Ministry of Finance on Monday notified that banks and … Read more

India, MERCOSUR bloc to start talks to expand existing trade pact

India and the South American trade bloc MERCOSUR are set to begin negotiations to expand their existing preferential trade agreement. The move aims to diversify India’s export markets and deepen commercial ties amid global economic volatility. India, MERCOSUR to Expand Trade Agreement India and the South American trade bloc MERCOSUR have announced plans to begin … Read more

Iran calls captured American submarine ‘spoils of war’, legitimate

Iran’s Foreign Ministry declared a captured American submarine ‘spoils of war,’ calling it legitimate. The spokesperson also addressed Saudi Arabia’s request to postpone a regional summit, linking it to the ongoing Yemen conflict. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said that the American submarine taken by Iran was “captured as spoils of war”, … Read more

India’s manufacturing must grow 10% annually to reach 2040 goal: BofA

A BofA Securities report states India’s manufacturing sector needs to grow 10% annually for 15 years to hit its 25% GDP share target by 2040. This could expand the sector from USD 500 billion to nearly USD 2.3 trillion, a 3.5x increase. BofA Report Projects Ambitious Growth Path India needs to grow its manufacturing sector … Read more

YSRCP prays for Jagan’s return, relief for people at Chavithi event

YSRCP leaders held Vinayaka Chavithi prayers at the party office, wishing for an end to public hardships under the coalition govt and for abundant rains. They also prayed for YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to become the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh again. YSRCP Leaders Pray for State’s Prosperity, Jagan’s Return YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders … Read more

Delhi traffic advisory: NHAI Highway stretch closed at Madanpur Khadar

The Delhi Traffic Police has closed a stretch of the NHAI Highway (Delhi-Mumbai Expressway) at Madanpur Khadar from Jaitpur towards Sarai Kale Khan/Ashram. Commuters are advised to use the service road via Kalindi Kunj and Mathura Road. The Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday issued a traffic advisory informing commuters about the temporary closure of a … Read more

Jaipur civic polls: BJP wins 63 wards, Congress secures 44 so far

The BJP has won 63 wards and the Congress 44 as results for 120 of 150 wards in the Jaipur Municipal Corporation polls were declared. Amid ongoing counting, Congress has alleged discrepancies in results and met the Jaipur District Collector. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has so far won 63 wards, while the Indian National … Read more

OpenAI Buys AI Camera Startup For Over $300M, Says Report — Glass Imaging Deal Puts Focus On Consumer Devices

The deal with Glass Imaging gives OpenAI access to former Apple camera engineers and technology designed to bring DSLR-quality imaging to smartphones. Glass Imaging was valued at around $100 million in a funding round in 2025 before OpenAI’s acquisition pushed its reported value above $300 million. Founders Ziv Attar and Tom Bishop previously worked on … Read more

Bollywood A-listers dazzle at Ambani’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

The Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia were a grand, star-studded event. Bollywood’s biggest names, including the Kapoors, Khans, and Kaif-Kaushal, joined the festivities to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the Ambani family’s iconic Mumbai residence, Antilia, turned into a star-studded affair as some of Bollywood’s biggest names arrived … Read more