UPI: Government is also expected to prescribe an upper limit on the maximum MDR that can be charged. Will you have to pay for UPI payments going ahead? The government is expected to permit the levy of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.25% to 0.4% on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 made to businesses,…
Rajpal Yadav, who is currently enjoying the box office run of his latest release ‘Bhooth Bangla,’ recently addressed the long-standing public assumptions around his cheque bounce case that had led to his imprisonment. The controversy dates back to 2010, when Rajpal reportedly borrowed Rs 5 crore to finance ‘Ata Pata Laapata.’ Released in 2012, the…
As anticipation builds for ‘Ramayana‘ with Part One slated for a Diwali 2026 release, leading man, Ranbir Kapoor who plays Lord Ram, has shared fresh details about the ambitious mythological saga.Speaking to The Direct during the ‘Ramayana’ team’s appearance at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026, Ranbir, co-star Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer/DNEG CEO Namit…
Robert De Niro on how he started the Tribeca Film Festival with Jane Rosenthal in the aftermath of 9/11 to bring the community in Manhattan together. (Instagram) Robert De Niro recently opened up about how the Tribeca Film Festival, one of the most popular film festivals, came to be. She shared details on how the…
MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…
Hyundai India has updated the Creta N Line range in India, with price revisions for select variants while also streamlining the SUV’s variant lineup. The changes follow the company’s broader price adjustment announced earlier this month. A notable development is the removal of the N8 DCT and N8 Dual-Tone DCT variants from the Creta N…
Rashmika Mandanna celebrates first Ganesh Chaturthi after marriage to Vijay Deverakonda. Rashmika Mandanna celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 at home with an intimate festive gathering, welcoming Lord Ganesha into her space. The occasion was particularly special for the actress as it marked her first Ganesh Chaturthi after her marriage to Vijay Deverakonda. Rashmika shared a glimpse…
Vijay, aka Thalapathy Vijay, has registered a hisoric victory with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. Interestingly, May 4 — the day of the election results — also marked Trisha Krishnan’s birthday, setting off a wave of chatter online. ‘Double celebrations’ Amid ongoing rumours linking Vijay and Trisha,…
The proposed rail line is expected to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad and Dholera Special Investment Region. (AI image) Trains at the speed of 220 kmph may soon run on Indian Railways with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by PM Narendra Modi, approving a new railway line. The CCEA gave its go ahead for…
In response to disruptions in cargo movement linked to the Middle East crisis, the government has allowed an additional 30 days for the gems and jewellery sector to fulfil specific export and import timelines.The relaxation comes as exporters face delays in consignments to key markets in the region, which accounts for nearly 30 per cent…