The BJP has accused the Congress of spreading "fake news" regarding UPI transaction charges, asserting that the government has clarified that consumers will not be levied merchant discount rate (MDR) charges. This comes after the Congress criticised a government notification, alleging it paves the way for imposing fees on UPI transactions. The BJP has strongly refuted these claims, highlighting that most UPI transactions remain free and the government provides incentives to maintain a charge-free ecosystem for users.
'It's A Cat And Mouse Game.'
Pinky Roshan has acquired adjoining apartments for a staggering Rs 67.30 crore.
Forget coordinated Instagram outfits. If these celebrity couples had lived in the '80s, matching denim, neon windbreakers, giant hoops and oversized sunglasses would have been their love language.
Urban Indian millennials are caught in an algorithmically amplified consumption spiral where social media normalises spending patterns that systematically undermine retirement security.
'Modi had his own cricket team in his school days. He was a good cricketer.'
India is making a significant push to establish itself as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub, driven by strategic investments and policy support. The upcoming SEMICON India 2026 event will showcase the country's advancements and ambitions in this critical industry, which underpins virtually all modern electronic devices and has faced global supply chain vulnerabilities.
For five Mumbaikars who were teenagers or in their 20s during the 1980s, the decade was not a sepia-toned Instagram filter. It was their everyday life, they tell Rediff's Rishika Shah. And while they remember its limitations, what they seem to miss most is something technology can't recreate -- the unhurried warmth of human connection.
Their message is blunt: Public scientific wealth should not be transferred at what they describe as 'throwaway prices'.capability, recruitment, promotional avenues and the voice of its employees.
'As a mother myself, I found the emotional core of this story deeply personal.'
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil delivers a scary, bloody and surprisingly funny ride that mostly gets away with its bold choices.
'Now, here I am, doing my 10th season, and loving yet another opportunity to reach out to audienceS at home.'
Xi brought in asymmetrical power play by stating that India should have 'strategic cognition' and 'strategic judgement made on the basis of the stage of development the two countries are at'. This is a very nuanced way of asserting China's coercive diplomatic posture and reflects Beijing's penchant to unleash border instability at will, restrict rare earth metal exports, exert pressure on India at global and regional orders, asserts China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.
From FDNY tributes to preserved artifacts, these photographs document remembrance and the continuing impact of 9/11.
'Morally ambiguous characters are most interesting to play.'
'Xi is conveying that China is a pre-eminent power, and India should modulate its actions or approaches accordingly.'
'...in which our names are written with our phone numbers.'
Sreeleela channelled the timeless beauty of Radha this Janmashtami, and her dreamy pink lehenga looks straight out of a modern-day fairytale. Designed by Amaare Sahib Bhatia, the ensemble is reportedly worth around Rs 3.5 to Rs 4 lakh and looks every bit as grand as that price tag suggests.
'Listing leads to greater transparency and shareholder oversight.'
'Gurmmeet Singh was extremely sure in his head that the canvas should be bigger. The movie should look big on screen. It should look like the Mirzapur world but at the same time, much bigger.'
The challenge for India lies in navigating complex landscape to its best advantage. The BRICS Summit will test its navigation skills, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.
'Ever since I have become a mother, I have become a better actor.'
BAFs seek to offer a smoother experience across market cycles, not the full upside of a bull market.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ritu Kumar share a friendship that goes far beyond clothes, making Bebo the perfect muse for the designer's latest couture collection.
'When the women of India become unstoppable, India becomes unstoppable.'
Specialised range taking shape in Andhra Pradesh, while West Bengal clears way for DRDO's new testing facility.
On the 25th anniversary of that world-changing morning in New York, it is also for the rest of to reflect. Not only on those who were killed but also on why the event happened and what led to it and what came after it, asserts Aakar Patel.
Equity mutual fund schemes in India attracted a net inflow of Rs 29,329 crore in August, marking the highest in four months, primarily fuelled by strong investor interest in mid-cap and small-cap funds.
New Delhi was told it had given something up; in reality it had stopped talking about it, notes Dr Abhishek Puri.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rejected Tata Sons' application to surrender its non-banking finance company (NBFC) licence, a decision that mandates a public markets listing for the conglomerate's holding company as it is classified as an upper-layer NBFC.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the year's top television achievements, creating unforgettable moments.
koda Auto Volkswagen India is actively exploring various approaches to penetrate India's burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market, including importing global models, local assembly, and developing highly localised products, as EV penetration is expected to reach 17-18% by the end of the decade.
Examine the complete title chain to establish how the present owner acquired the property.
India may have a vast coastline and a strategic location, but it will become a true maritime nation only when its people understand, value and actively participate in the maritime ecosystem, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
In his advice to a distressed husband rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, dating coach, CEO of online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform, explains how to address long-standing issues in a marriage.
Mahant Deependra Giri reached the Amarnath cave shrine on August 28, 2026, leading the Chhari Mubarak after a traditional journey through the Himalayas via Pahalgam, Chandanwari, Sheshnag, and Panchtarni, culminating in the final puja on Shravan Purnima.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new features for India's digital payment ecosystem, including UPI tap-to-pay for PIN-less transactions up to 5,000 and multi-currency capabilities for forex on Bharat Connect, supporting Euro, British Pound, and other major currencies.
The ICPC Internship Programme 2026, offered by the Policy, Politics and Governance Foundation, provides final-year and penultimate-year undergraduate students with hands-on exposure to politics, policymaking and governance. The programme combines online and offline learning with real-world experience, expert mentorship, and networking opportunities.
At 23, Arishfa Khan has already mastered the art of looking like she's floating through a dream sequence.
