MUMBAI: Unified Payments Interface transactions rose to 2,320 crore in May 2026 from 2,235 crore in April while value increased to Rs 29.9 lakh crore from Rs 29 lakh crore, translating into 24% growth in volume and 19% growth in value on a year-on-year basis.Average daily transactions stood at 74.8 crore with 74.5 crore in…
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday decided to retain the Bhabanipur seat and vacate Nandigram after winning from both constituencies in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections.Suvendu had contested from his stronghold Nandigram as well as Bhabanipur, the constituency long considered a bastion of former chief minister…
(Image Credits: Pinterest) There is a very specific, undeniable calm that takes over the morning of Mahavir Jayanti. Long before the chaotic rush of the day actually begins, there’s this beautiful, quiet energy in the air. You can practically smell the sandalwood and fresh flowers. Maybe you’re planning to visit the temple for the morning…
Representative image (AI-generated) With the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, several Asian countries are turning to Russian oil to fill the gap caused by the Iran war.Energy-starved nations in the region are taking advantage of US sanction waivers to secure Russian crude, Bloomberg reported. The Philippines recently received its first…
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clarified the new USCIS signature rule stating that if the immigration authority discovers immigration form has an invalid signature, it may now either reject or deny the application and in some cases keep the filing fee. Earlier, USCIS or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services usually…
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai was not included in the party’s list of 27 candidates released on Friday for the upcoming assembly elections.When asked about the move, state president Nainar Nagendra said the “decision was taken by the party high command.”The development comes days after differences between Annamalai and the party…
Shruti Haasan’s Mumbai apartment is a vibrant self-portrait, reflecting her fearless, rebellious spirit. Discover art inspirations like a rugged stone wall, a dedicated music corner brimming with instruments and lyrics, and a striking blend of gothic graffiti with playful pop elements. Her use of “crazy colours” and patterned textiles creates a warm, bohemian, and perfectly…
Back in 2003, Rajpal was in Canada filming ‘The Hero’. Fate (and a mutual friend) stepped in, and he met Radha. At the time, neither of them thought a casual chat would lead to a lifetime together. “We didn’t know then that we would get married,” Radha shared. What followed was a gruelling 10-month-long distance…
Best-dressed stars of the night If you think the awards season has ended already, then you’re mistaken, as the Oscars 2026 just took place in LA, and Hollywood’s finest stars arrived in sleek, stylish ensembles that we cannot wait to decode. Let’s take a look at some of the best-dressed stars from the 2026 Oscars’…
Screengrab source: X/@ActualidadRT Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, along with top Tehran officials in capital, made a rare public appearance on Tuesday, joining pro-regime rallies in the city to mark “Islamic Republic Day.”Amid soaring tensions in the Middle East and ongoing threats to senior Iranian leaders, the officials were seen casually…