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BusinessPhoto: Amar UjalaThe National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced that charges will be applied to UPI payments after Diwali. NPCI explained the reasons behind this decision, marking a significant change in the previously free UPI transaction system. This move aims to address operational costs and sustainability of the payment platform.
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EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentIn the climax of 'Mirzapur: The Film,' the use of the song 'Shoorveer,' praising Maharana Pratap's bravery, faced objections. The makers informed the Delhi High Court that they voluntarily removed the song from the climax. Neither the petitioner’s lawyer nor the censor board objected to this. The producer also pledged to deposit ₹50,000 to the Army Welfare Fund. The court accepted the statement and closed the PIL without further orders.
News18Hi Entertainment··Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaThe Bharatiya Janata Party sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday over protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission of India. BJP accused Congress of double standards, highlighting Rahul Gandhi's alleged record of bribery as the 'biggest red flag' in the ongoing controversy.
Times of India·
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaAn Indian policy group has urged the government to impose strict, non-negotiable conditions on foreign satellite operators. The group argued that SpaceX's Starlink could give the US strategic advantages over India's communication infrastructure and weaken its technological sovereignty. The report by the Diplomacy Foundation highlights satellite broadband as a tool for military power, intelligence, and geopolitical influence, calling for control over domestic data flow, network access, and emergency shutdowns, along with accelerating indigenous satellite constellation development.
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BusinessPhoto: Economic TimesRam Singh, a senior citizen, was issued an income tax notice for an alleged unexplained cash deposit of Rs 65.27 lakh in his Punjab National Bank savings account. The Income Tax Assessing Officer (AO) did not accept Ram Singh's explanation of pension and fixed deposit interest as the source. The Commissioner of Appeals initially upheld the tax demand on February 9, 2024, stating the source was not properly explained, but the case was later won by Ram Singh.
Economic Times··Tapukara
EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentKrithi Shetty will make her Bollywood debut in a love story directed by Vidhi Ghodgaonkar, a protégé of Rohit Shetty for 17 years. The film is produced by Abhishek S Vyas under AVS Studios and is expected to begin shooting later this year. The title and full cast have not yet been announced.
TOI Entertainment·
Amar Ujala·
Photo: Amar UjalaThe National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced that charges will be applied to UPI payments after Diwali. NPCI explained the reasons behind this decision, marking a significant change in the previously free UPI transaction system. This move aims to address operational costs and sustainability of the payment platform.
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