Finance Ministry Debunks ‘External Pressure’ Myth on UPI Framework

The Finance Ministry debunked the ‘external pressure’ myth surrounding UPI framework revisions, stating policy decisions are made independently for a self-sustaining digital ecosystem and are not influenced by foreign actors. The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday debunked the “external pressure” myth surrounding the revision in UPI transaction frameworks, clarifying that changes in regulations stem entirely … Read more

Mandakini on ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ waterfall scene: Wasn’t vulgar

Veteran actor Mandakini recalls shooting the famous waterfall scene from ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ at 16, defending it as pure and not vulgar. She also clarifies the controversial breastfeeding scene was created using camera angles, not actual feeding. Veteran actor Mandakini, who became one of the most popular faces of Hindi cinema in the 1980s, … Read more

BJP chief Nitin Nabin’s first Maharashtra visit amid Ganeshotsav

BJP National President Nitin Nabin’s first visit to Maharashtra coincided with Ganeshotsav, which he called a ‘great privilege’. Welcomed by CM Devendra Fadnavis, he visited Siddhivinayak Temple, with his visit seen as a boost to party morale. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday described the timing of his first visit to … Read more

Yogi Adityanath, Pawan Kalyan wish Uttarakhand CM Dhami on birthday

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, PM Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended birthday wishes to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, wishing him a long and healthy life. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, wishing … Read more

Kedarnath Yatra Phase 2: DM Mishra monitors safety, route management

With the second phase of Kedarnath Yatra underway, DM Vishal Mishra is monitoring pilgrim safety and route management. Helicopter services have resumed, and CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has reviewed the overall Char Dham Yatra arrangements. DM spearheads administrative monitoring As the second phase of the Kedarnath Dham Yatra picked up momentum with an influx of … Read more

‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Says Housing Is ‘Creaking’ — But He’s Betting On Fannie And Freddie Anyway

Burry considered adding shares but is waiting for momentum traders to exit before the stocks stabilize. Burry viewed Fannie’s PMI policy change as a possible sign that broader government action is still distant. He warned that housing is starting to “creak” as mortgage rates hit 7.22% and sales weakened. Treasury’s $350 billion senior preferred claim … Read more