MUMBAI: UPI transactions scaled new highs in July 2026, while NETC FASTag transactions declined on a year-on-year basis. UPI processed 2,366 crore transactions in July, up 4.1% from 2,272 crore in June. On a year-on-year basis, transaction count grew 22%. In contrast, NETC FASTag processed 34.7 crore transactions in July, down 4.1% from 36.2 crore…
Guwahati: A controversy has erupted across Assam during Rongali Bihu celebrations after Bengali singer Marmita Mitra was accused of distorting songs of Zubeen Garg, triggering backlash and prompting multiple Bihu organising committees to cancel her scheduled performances.Police said the incident occurred during a Bihu function in Guwahati where Mitra performed some of Garg’s popular songs….
Pune: Maharashtra Pollution Control Board will not give any more leeway to ready-mix concrete plants that don’t comply with environmental norms that were issued last Oct, chairman Siddhesh Kadam said on Monday.The statement came at a time when close to 300 ready-mix concrete (RMC) units in Pune have stopped manufacturing owing to lack of coordination…
The spotlight finds you without much effort today. People notice your presence, your work, even your silence.This is the best day of the week for many Scorpios. The Moon supports your reputation, and Jupiter adds a touch of luck through social circles. You can get honour and respect in society, maybe through a public compliment,…
Akshay Kumar jumped at playing a flop hero in Welcome to the Jungle (Image Credits IMDb and Archives) ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ may have crossed the Rs 186 crore worldwide mark, but the film’s reception has courted criticism for a sluggish, overcrowded second half that draws obvious parallels to Ben Stiller’s ‘Tropic Thunder’. In an…
Bengaluru: Five days after a worker went missing inside Balagere sewage treatment plant (STP), rescue teams on Tuesday continued to face one of the most challenging recovery operations in recent times. The body of Akhilesh, 30, a native of Bihar, remained untraced despite extensive search efforts.Personnel from the fire and emergency services, National Disaster Response…
Tom Brady, the quarterback who knows how to take down, turned the heat on at Kevin Hart’s roast. As the celebrities lined up on the panel and in the audience, the American athlete made a surprising appearance on Sunday night, dragging up the decade-old scandals onto the fresh grill. Tom Brady takes a scandalous dig…
Today you may feel drawn toward something sacred – even if that means visiting a temple on your commute to work or volunteering at a community kitchen. The Moon’s influence in your ninth house makes faith accessible rather than preachy. It steadies your nerves and softens your impatience.Children become your brightest spark. Their support and…
BENGALURU: Karnataka’s D K Shivakumar is set to take office as the wealthiest chief minister in the country. His total declared assets stand at Rs 1,413 crore.Election affidavit-based analysis compiled by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) puts Shivakumar ahead of Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu (Rs 931 cr) and Tamil Nadu CM C…
Pune: Commuters continue to face difficulties near Sancheti Junction months after traffic police barricaded the road under the CoEP flyover to regulate vehicle flow. Instead of reducing congestion, the closure has shifted bottlenecks to adjacent roads, with peak-hour queues often stretching from beneath the flyover to the U-turn near the old CID office and the…
