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…
‘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…
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,…
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected an appeal filed by actor Anita Advani, who had sought legal recognition of her relationship with late superstar Rajesh Khanna as a marriage. For those not in the know, Rajesh Khanna was married to Dimple Kapadia in 1973 but the duo separated in the mid 1980s. Though Kapadia…
The Centre has cleared a proposal to strengthen electric vehicle infrastructure in Rajasthan, approving financial assistance of Rs 81.12 crore for the rollout of new charging stations across key cities and highways in the state. The plan, submitted by Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd, aims to make EV usage more practical and accessible for both…
Gold prices in India remained firm on Wednesday tracking gains in the futures market, even as retail rates across cities showed an upward trend.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures continued to trade higher with all major contracts posting gains. The June 5, 2026 contract was trading at Rs 1,52,113 per 10 grams, up…
A Los Angeles judge has denied Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner’s bid to seal documents related to a 2023 settlement with Ray J. The dispute centers on an alleged $6 million deal concerning a sex tape, which Ray J claims was breached by the Kardashians discussing it on their Hulu show. Kim Kardashian and Kris…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly 2 per cent higher on Wednesday, starting the new financial year on a firm footing as global markets rallied on hopes of a potential de-escalation in the ongoing West Asia conflict.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,186.77 points or 1.65 per cent to settle at 73,134.32. During intra-day…
Florence Pugh isn’t just another rising star in Hollywood; she’s quietly stacking up a fortune, one smart move at a time. She doesn’t chase every script or the biggest paycheck. She picks her roles carefully, going for depth and real emotion over just the money. And guess what? That approach is actually working out for…
India’s passenger vehicle market closed the fiscal year on a strong note, with most carmakers reporting healthy year-on-year growth in March 2026. Improved demand, strong SUV portfolios and rising interest in electric vehicles helped drive volumes across brands. Here’s a quick look at how the carmakers performed.At the top of the chart, Maruti Suzuki India…