Team Devi Chowdhurani’s Joljatra brings festive spirit alive on the Hooghly
Kolkata witnessed a spectacular Joljatra as Team Devi Chowdhurani celebrated with grandeur and public enthusiasm. A majestic Bojra sailed from Millennium Park, followed by a vibrant procession to Ahiritola Ghat.
Is Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s ‘Saiyaara’ set for a sequel? Mohit Suri REVEALS
Saiyaara’s success sparks sequel talks. Director Mohit Suri shares his views. Producer Aditya Chopra is hesitant about a follow-up. He wants to protect the film’s legacy. Saiyaara stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film earned ₹500 crore worldwide. Its soundtrack went viral. The film faced plagiarism allegations. It redefined Bollywood debuts in 2025. The…
Indian IT braces for $100,000 H-1B visa fee; firms look to offshoring, local hires to absorb shock – Report
Indian IT braces for $100,000 H-1B visa fee; firms look to offshoring, local hires to absorb shock – Report
Middle East peace or government shutdown? Donald Trump asked which is harder; what he replied
President Trump stated that achieving Middle East peace is more challenging than ending the government shutdown, which he called “almost customary.” He also announced his departure for Israel and Egypt to mark a ceasefire and hostage release deal, declaring the Gaza war over and calling the trip a “very special” moment for peace efforts.
UPI fraud clampdown: NPCI to end P2P collect requests from October 1; Banks, apps told to block pull transactions permanently
To curb financial fraud, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has directed banks and payment apps to discontinue peer-to-peer (P2P) ‘collect requests’ on UPI by October 1, 2025. This move eliminates a high-risk channel, reducing fraud by ensuring all P2P transactions are payer-initiated, requiring users to scan a QR code.