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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra hints UPI may not remain free, discussing operational costs and the Merchant Discount Rate during the monetary policy committee meeting.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra cites global uncertainties, frontloaded rate cuts, and rising core inflation for maintaining status quo in the latest policy review, affirming commitment to support GDP growth amidst slowing expansion.

PM Narendra Modi may visit Japan and China from August 29, attending the SCO summit in China, marking his first trip post-Ladakh standoff.

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant aids Jyoti Kanaboor Math, a tea seller's daughter from Karnataka, by paying her BCA semester fee of Rs 40,000, showcasing his commitment to societal welfare beyond cricket.

War 2, YRF’s upcoming film under its Spy Universe, has kept fans on their toes. Adding to the excitement, the makers have dropped the first glimpse of the most-awaited dance face-off between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.

CBSE mandates at least 75% attendance for Class 10 and 12 students in 2026 board exams, with strict compliance measures including school disaffiliation for violations and a condonation request deadline of January 7, 2026.

The Bengal Files has remained the centre of discussion for its bold storytelling and emotional depth. However, its impact has sparked fierce political backlash. Multiple leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have raised strong objections to the film’s content, leading to several FIRs being filed against the movie and its creator, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri.

Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed Parliament that 17 crore jobs were created under Modi government in 10 years, a significant increase from 3 crore during UPA rule, citing RBI data. He also detailed the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana aiming to create over 4 crore jobs.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten Common Central Secretariat buildings in New Delhi, aiming to centralize ministries for enhanced efficiency.

150 people rescued in Uttarkashi flash floods; 11 army jawans missing. NDRF teams delayed by landslides, bad weather hampers airlift. ITBP rescues 413 pilgrims on Kinner Kailash Yatra.

RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5% with a neutral stance, citing tariff uncertainties. Governor Sanjay Malhotra retains FY26 growth projection at 6.5%, lowers inflation forecast to 3.1%.

Ever since the announcement that the iconic 90s Indian superhero TV series Shaktimaan would be adapted into a feature-length trilogy, fans have been eagerly waiting for updates. Recently, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, the OG Shaktimaan, revealed that the project has run into a roadblock.

The ancient Kalp Kedar Shiva temple, buried under debris by Uttarakhand floods and resembling Kedarnath Dham's architecture, was rediscovered in 1945. Its unique shivling, shaped like Nandi's back, attracts devotees.

In a landmark geological breakthrough, scientists have confirmed the presence of significant gold reserves deep beneath the surface in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, potentially placing the region among India’s most mineral-rich zones.

India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to enhance defence cooperation during a meeting between Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Russian Deputy Defence Minister Colonel-General Alexander Fomin, amidst US sanctions threats.