Finance Ministry clarifies about MDR charges for UPI transactions
The finance ministry has said no Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be levied on transactions through Unified Payments Interface platforms.
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Air India plane crashes near Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat
At least 120 people are feared dead after an Air India flight carrying 242 passengers crashed near Ahmedabad Airport. The plane, en-route to London, crashed in a residential area, five minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Gujarat. Visuals of the plane crash circulated on social media show plumes of dark smoke in the sky. Among… Continue reading "Air India plane crashes near Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat"
Palaniswami led AIADMK alliance will form govt in Tamil Nadu: Nainar Nagendran
Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran asserted that the AIADMK-BJP alliance will form the government in Tamil Nadu in 2026, with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) as the Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters in Tirunelveli, Nagendran said, “Over the past 11 years, the Central government has allocated ₹10 lakh crore to Tamil Nadu. Although the elections are still… Continue reading "Palaniswami led AIADMK alliance will form govt in Tamil Nadu: Nainar Nagendran"
Keerthy Suresh’s Revolver Rita release date announced
Revolver Rita is an upcoming film written and directed by filmmaker JK Chandru. It is headlined by Keerthy Suresh, who was recently seen in Raghu Thatha. Previously, the makers had released a teaser of the film, which showed Keerthy in an action avatar. The makers announced that Revolver Rita will hit theatres on August 27 for the occasion of Vinayaka… Continue reading "Keerthy Suresh’s Revolver Rita release date announced"
Gautham Menon hints about release of Dhruva Natchathiram
Dhruva Natchathiram is one of the long-pending project of Tamil cinema, which is yet to see the light of the day. Starring actor Vikram in the lead role, the film is directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and is touted to be a sleek spy action thriller. While the wait for the film continues, the director recently revealed that he is… Continue reading "Gautham Menon hints about release of Dhruva Natchathiram"
Do not politicise Keeladi excavation data: Union Minister Gajendra Singh asks Tamil Nadu
Asserting that there was not even an iota of hesitation on the part of the union government to release the Keezhadi excavation report, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday told CM MK Stalin that the heritage of Tamil Nadu should not be honoured through divisive sentiments but through intellectual honesty, while stressing that the state… Continue reading "Do not politicise Keeladi excavation data: Union Minister Gajendra Singh asks Tamil Nadu"
New tatkal ticket booking rules: Aadhaar OTP must from July 2025
The Railway Ministry has said that only those users will be able to book online Tatkal tickets through the IRCTC website and app from the 1st of next month who have authenticated their account with Aadhaar. The step has been taken to ensure fair and transparent access to Tatkal tickets and to safeguard the interests of passengers. Indian Railways has… Continue reading "New tatkal ticket booking rules: Aadhaar OTP must from July 2025"
Cabinet clears Rs 6,405 crore rail projects to ease freight congestion
The Union Cabinet has approved two railway capacity expansion projects worth Rs 6,405 crore. The projects, Koderma – Barkakana track doubling and Ballari – Chikjajur doubling, aims to enhance connectivity in Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The multitracking projects are poised to improve operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways and alleviate congestion, the Cabinet said. The 133-kilometre long… Continue reading "Cabinet clears Rs 6,405 crore rail projects to ease freight congestion"
First schedule of Raghava Lawrence’s Benz wrapped up
Benz has Raghava Lawrence in the lead titular role, and Nivin Pauly in his Tamil comeback featuring as the antagonist. The movie is produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and is directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan and will be the latest addition to the LCU, which already connects films like Vikram , Kaithi and Leo. The makers have now wrapped up the first… Continue reading "First schedule of Raghava Lawrence’s Benz wrapped up"
Suriya 46 directed by Venky Atluri goes on floors
Suriya has commenced shooting for his new film, tentatively titled Suriya 46, which is being directed by Venky Atluri. The makers announced the update on their social media along with a poster featuring Suriya. The film also stars Mamitha Baiju alongside Suriya. In an X post by Sithara Entertainments, the production house backing the film, the caption read, “The first… Continue reading "Suriya 46 directed by Venky Atluri goes on floors"