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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Watch: Rishabh Pant giggles after freak dismissal ends opening gamble in LSG vs DC | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant dismissal in LSG vs DC (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant endured a frustrating start to his opening experiment as Lucknow Super Giants took on Delhi Capitals in their first IPL 2026 clash on Wednesday, with a bizarre run-out cutting short his innings.The incident unfolded in the third over when…

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Is global population pushing Earth to the breaking point? Scientists warn of a growing planetary crisis |

While the notion that we might be approaching Earth’s maximum, or its breaking point, has previously been associated with environmentalism, there is now a growing amount of scientific research to support this notion. With our population exceeding eight billion, we are finding it increasingly difficult to deny the pressure we are placing on our environment….

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UGC extends last date for ODL, online programme admissions 2025-26; check new deadline

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the last date for admissions to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online programmes for the academic session 2025-26.According to the official notice, the last date for admission for the February 2026 session has been extended to April 10, 2026. Earlier, the deadline was March 31, 2026.The decision…

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Mithun Chakraborty defends ‘Dhurandhar 2’ amid criticism of being a propaganda film: ‘Har sampraday ke logon ne dekhi hai’ | Hindi Movie News

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, directed by Aditya Dhar, has turned into a box office juggernaut, drawing massive crowds and sparking widespread discussion nationwide. It has been the talk of the town. However, despite its phenomenal commercial run, Dhurandhar 2 has also faced criticism from a section of viewers, with some branding it a “propaganda” film. While…

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‘Who is the biggest litigant? Cost should be imposed’: SC imposes Rs 25,000 penalty on Centre over CISF dismissal case | India News

The Supreme Court on Wednesday imposed costs of Rs 25,000 on the Centre for challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had set aside the dismissal of a CISF official, observing that the matter involved unnecessary litigation.Upholding the high court’s ruling, a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan also directed…

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US retail sales rise 0.6% in February; Iran war fuel spike threatens consumer spending outlook

US retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in February after a slight decline in January, signalling cautious consumer activity even before a sharp surge in fuel prices triggered by the Iran war, according to AP.Data released by the Commerce Department showed retail sales rebounded from a 0.1 per cent drop in January, beating expectations. However,…

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RCB vs CSK: Tickets, metro perks & all you need to know ahead of big clash | Cricket News

RCB vs CSK on March 5 (Screengrab) Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set for a blockbuster clash against Chennai Super Kings on March 5 on their homeground Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. With one of the most anticipated clashes of IPL 2026 approaching, tickets have officially gone live, and fans have been provided with detailed guidelines to ensure…

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