UPI transactions hit record Rs 29.53 lakh crore in March; volumes cross 22.6 billion

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions touched a record high in March, with both value and volume hitting new peaks, driven by festive spending and financial year-end activity, according to PTI.Data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) showed that UPI transactions totalled Rs 29.53 lakh crore in value during March, up 19 per…

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Mumbai UG admissions 2026: Professional courses surge as BA, BSc cut-offs drop across colleges

Mumbai colleges have reported a major shift in undergraduate admission trends this year, with traditional courses such as BA and BSc witnessing lower cut-offs, while professional and career-oriented programmes are seeing rising competition.The first merit lists released by several prominent Mumbai colleges on Tuesday indicate that students are increasingly choosing courses linked directly to jobs,…

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Phil Salt steals the show with outrageous one-handed catch to remove Ishan Kishan – Watch | Cricket News

RCB’s Phil Salt celebrates after taking the catch of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s captain Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) Phil Salt produced a moment of brilliance in the field to dismiss Ishan Kishan, bringing an end to a commanding knock in the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.Kishan was batting fluently on 80 off…

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Padayatra: Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s ‘Padayatra’ to premiere at global film festivals before direct OTT release – Report | Malayalam Movie News

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The collaboration between legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan and megastar Mammootty for their upcoming film, ‘Padayatra’, is generating significant buzz in film circles. However, in a departure from standard superstar releases, new reports suggest the film may bypass a wide theatrical release in favor of a specialized distribution strategy. The project marks the…

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Markets retreat as Iran war worries, inflation fears weigh on markets

Asian markets mostly declined on Friday as investor optimism around artificial intelligence stocks faded amid rising concerns over inflation, elevated oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the Iran war.Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.2% to 61,880.04, while South Korea’s Kospi dropped 3.2% to 7,727.34 after briefly crossing the 8,000 mark for the first time.The sharp reversal came…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India debut loading? Zimbabwe T20I series raises big question | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: The meteoric rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is no longer just a feel-good breakout story; it is rapidly turning into a serious selection debate, with growing chatter around a potential India debut in the upcoming Zimbabwe T20I series.Just days after turning 15, the…

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‘Red, White & Royal Wedding’ wraps filming as Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine celebrate on set | English Movie News

Taylor Zakhar Perez, the breakout heartthrob from ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’, has fans buzzing with fresh teases about the sequel, ‘Red, White & Royal Wedding’. The 2023 rom-com smash, which ignited queer romance fever, spawned a book sequel and now this film adaptation, centering Princess Beatrice’s nuptials as Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry navigate…

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Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi being ‘not 14 anymore’ is a big deal | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made headlines time and again – and for good reason. With his swashbuckling batting style, brute power, effortless six-hitting, and ability to dismantle bowling attacks, he has become a fan favourite in no time.The past year, in particular, has been remarkable for…

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