News from India

The National Payments Corporation of India has notified a revised framework for UPI, enhancing the transaction limits for specified categories to facilitate high-value digital payments.

The BJP government in Odisha on Wednesday enhanced the financial power of block development officers (BDOs) and government engineers at various levels.

Jaismine Lamboria and Nupur Sheoran assured India of two medals at the ongoing World Boxing Championships, while two-time champion Nikhat Zareen bowed out in the quarterfinals here on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the violation of Qatar's sovereignty in the wake of Israel's air strikes on Doha targeting Hamas leaders that triggered fears of further escalation of the already fragile situation in the region.

The finance ministry has asked Central GST field officers to submit monthly report of price change in 54 commonly use items, like butter, thermometer and toys, after the new lower GST rates are implemented from September 22.

More than 200 passengers on a Singapore-bound Air India plane faced a tough time at the Delhi airport on Wednesday evening as all of them were deplaned after being seated in the aircraft for nearly two hours with a faulty air conditioning system.

Flight operations were disrupted after lightning strike damaged an aircraft navigation system at Raipur airport, an official said.

Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja recently stole the spotlight with her candid and witty presence on the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga- Jodiyon Ka Reality Check. Sunita confessed that although Govinda was known for showering his charm on nearly all his leading ladies, Sonali Bendre was the only one who managed to escape his flirtatious streak.

Kuldeep Yadav starred with a stunning 4/7 as India bowled out UAE for just 57 and cruised to a nine-wicket win in their Asia Cup 2025 opener in Dubai. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill sealed the chase in 4.3 overs after a clinical bowling effort led by Kuldeep, Bumrah, Varun, Axar, and Shivam Dube.

In a major setback for BJD, nearly 70 grassroots leaders including sarpanches and panchayat samiti members from Dharmasala block, Jajpur, joined BJP on Wednesday in presence of state president Manmohan Samal. The exodus signals declining BJD influence in the constituency once considered its bastion.

The victim was identified as Jian Rangkharasamee, 58, who had worked at Safari World for more than 20 years.

The Election Commission will soon launch a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in 2025 to weed out illegal migrants and ensure error-free rolls.

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati visited a remote Bonda tribal hamlet in Malkangiri, urging enhanced support for PVTGs like Bonda and Didayi.

Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, best known recently for her role in Netflix’s hit series Wednesday, surprised fans by sharing her love for Bollywood. The actress posted an Instagram Story revealing that she was watching Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om while waiting at the US Open.

The Orissa High Court directed the state forest department to compensate two contractors after nearly 50 years of litigation over tree-felling rights in Mayurbhanj.