Petrol pumps to stop accepting UPI above Rs 2000. Petrol pump dealers in Madhya Pradesh have announced that they will stop accepting UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from October 16, citing the additional merchant charges under the new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework.The Madhya Pradesh Petroleum Dealers Association said fuel pump operators, who work…
Allu Arjun has extended birthday wishes to filmmaker Atlee, who turned 40 today. The actor, who is collaborating with the ‘Jawan’ director on their upcoming sci-fi action thriller ‘Raaka’, praised Atlee’s “vision and calibre” and expressed his excitement about creating more magic with him. The makers of the highly anticipated film are also set to…
By: Chetan.KrishnaOften, streets are named after personalities who have left their imprint in sports and cultural avenues, and defence or public service. It’s very rare for geometry to become a factor when it comes to naming a stretch. But Bengaluru being an outlier, it’d be a bummer if the city didn’t have a road named…
The unions are pressing for five-day banking and several other demands. Bank strike alert! Bank customers could face interruptions in branch-based services for three days from September 28 to September 30, 2026, if the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) proceeds with its proposed nationwide strike.The proposed strike comes immediately after the weekend. September 26…
People offering milk to Lord Ganesha Thirty-one years ago, on September 21, 1995, I came home from school to find that something was strangely different. My aunt, who would diligently wait for me every day and was always the one to serve me lunch, was missing. She was more than just the person who fed…
India’s women’s hockey team thrashed Indonesia 17-1 (Image: ANI) India’s women’s hockey team continued its goal-scoring spree at the Asian Games 2026, thrashing Indonesia 17-1 in their second Pool B match. After opening their campaign with a 19-0 demolition of Uzbekistan, the Women in Blue have now scored 36 goals in two matches, underlining their…
Top stocks to buy today on September 21, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Indian Hotels Company, and Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd are the top stocks to buy recommended by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities for September 21, 2026. The analyst has also shared his views on Nifty and Bank Nifty….
Sonali Kulkarni will be seen playing the mother of Nani’s character in the upcoming action thriller ‘The Paradise’ directed by Srikanth Odela. The actress talked about her experience of mothering a son and her character Sammakka that she claimed should not be defined only by her relationship with Nani’s character. Sonali Kulkarni says Sammakka has…
Court ruled in favour of the tenant and rejected the landlord’s plea seeking her eviction. (Image for representative purpose only) He moved to Canada and rented his Punjab house for Rs 20,000 a month, then sought eviction to use it during India visits; Punjab & Haryana HC rules against landlord, allows tenant to stayA man…
Annamalai questions Vijay’s UK investment trip NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president criticised chief minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay’s recent visit to London to attract investments, arguing that the state government should instead focus on encouraging local industries to expand and invest.“Chief Minister Mr. Vijay has returned from London after attracting investments….
