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UPI Down: UPI services are facing disruptions across India, with SBI and UCO Bank users reporting failed transactions. Here is everything that you need to know. UPI Down: If you couldn't make the UPI payments today, then know you're not the only one experiencing it. Several UPI users have faced the issue in India while making payments; however, it seems to be primarily with State Bank of India and UCO Bank accounts. For some, the payment just keeps loading. For others, it fails midway or doesn' ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1: Digital payment services faced disruption across India on Wednesday, leaving many users unable to complete transactions through UPI platforms. According to outage tracking platform Downdetector, complaints surged sharply during the day -- indicating a widespread issue. The impact appeared significant on State Bank of India, which saw over 500 outage reports, while UCO Bank recorded around 40 complaints. Overall, UPI-related downtime reports also crossed 40, with numbers cont ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Digital payment services faced disruption across India on Wednesday, leaving many users unable to complete transactions through UPI platforms. According to outage tracking platform Downdetector, complaints surged sharply during the day -- indicating a widespread issue. The impact appeared significant on State Bank of India, which saw over 500 outage reports, while UCO Bank recorded around 40 complaints. Overall, UPI-related downtime reports also crossed 40, ...Read More >
Several banks, including HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Bandhan Bank, have revised their ATM usage rules ahead of the new financial year starting April 1, 2026. Several banks, including HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Bandhan Bank, have revised their ATM usage rules ahead of the new financial year starting April 1, 2026. The changes mainly impact how free ATM transactions are counted and the daily cash withdrawal limits for debit cards. HDFC Bank: UPI ATM withdrawals now counted as ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31: Banks across several parts of India will remain closed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, on account of Mahavir Jayanti, as per the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The festival, also known as Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak, marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir and is one of the most important occasions in Jainism. However, bank closures on March 31 are not uniform across the country. Since India follows a region-wise holiday system, banks will remain shut only in sel ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Banks across India are set to witness a high number of non-working days in April 2026, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar indicating up to 14 days of closures in various states. This total includes regional festivals, national holidays, and standard weekend breaks. As the new financial year (FY 2026-27) commences, customers are advised to plan their branch-related tasks early, though digital services like UPI, IMPS, and Net Banking will remain operational thr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the most preferred mode of transaction, accounting for 57 per cent, surpassing cash transactions at 38 per cent, primarily due to ease of use and instant fund transfer capability, according to a survey. The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, released a report titled 'Socio-Economic Impact Analysis of the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of RuPay Debit Card and low-value BHIM-UPI (Person ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) UPI has emerged as the most preferred mode of payment, accounting for 57 per cent of total payment transactions in India, surpassing cash transactions at 38 per cent, primarily due to ease of use and instant fund transfer capability, according to an independent study commissioned by the Finance Ministry. Digital payments now dominate everyday transaction behaviour, with 65 per cent of UPI users reporting multiple digital transactions per day. Preference for UP ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 18 (ANI): A fire broke out in an LIC Office in the Periyar area of Madurai on Tuesday night. The fire tender and ambulance have been reported to be at the scene. One woman died during the incident, according to the Madurai City Police. An eyewitness, Manikandan, said, "I came to withdraw cash from the ATM at exactly 8.45 pm. At that time, I learned that a fire had broken out on the upper floor, so I immediately went upstairs. I broke the glass door, and th ...Read More >
Synopsis: India's largest private bank is in focus today after RBI approved its group entities to together hold a maximum 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. This move is due to a regulatory requirement; let us see what more about this approval and what it stands for. This company, which is an Indian banking and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai. And India's largest private sector bank by assets and one of the world's largest bank by market capitalisation is in focus after RBI approve ...Read More >
In an e-mail sent to civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, secretary Samir Kumar Sinha and Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman Vipin Kumar on Sunday, the Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel Association (ATSEPA-India) said the disruption was a result of "technology failure, not manpower shortage," pointing to the obsolete Aeronautical Message Switching System (AMSS) that "lacks redundancy and modern capability." "The recent operational disruptions at Delhi Airport have once again ...Read More >
Indian banks will be closed for 9-10 days in November 2025, including Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and state-specific holidays like Kannada Rajyotsava, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Wangala Festival. Digital banking remains available. Plan branch visits accordingly. If you have any important banking work in November 2025, it's wise to plan ahead. While November has fewer holidays compared to October, there are still several days when banks will remain closed. Across the country, banks may b ...Read More >
The Rajasthan Police have busted a major interstate cybercrime network that allegedly hacked into several government welfare portals, including the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, Jan Aadhaar, Raj SSP (Social Security Pension) and Disaster Management Department's DMIS portal, syphoning off funds meant for beneficiaries. The crackdown, codenamed Operation Shutdown, began on October 22 and has so far led to the arrest of six people and the detention of two others, including government employees from Delhi ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 27: How many bank holidays are there in November 2025? When will banks remain closed in November? If you're looking for answers to such questions and want to know more about bank holidays in the upcoming month, then we have got you covered. In November 2025, banks will stay shut for business for a total of 11 days. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list for November, the 11 days of bank holidays also include regional festivals, the second and fourth Saturdays a ...Read More >
Several banks across the country will be closed from October 21 to 23 due to various festivals, including Diwali and Bhai Dooj. Bank holidays vary from state to state, with online banking and ATMs still functioning. Fourth Saturday and Sunday will also see bank closures. Chhath Puja and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary will result in bank closures in certain regions. ...Read More >
With elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority on the horizon, the BJP-JD(S) coalition partners have decided to set up separate coordination committees for the GBA region and Karnataka for effectively tackling the government over various issues. With elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority on the horizon, the BJP-JD(S) coalition partners have decided to set up separate coordination committees for the GBA region and Karnataka for effectively tackling the government over various issues. ...Read More >
There has been considerable confusion over whether the Diwali bank holiday falls on Monday or Tuesday this year. To clarify, banks in certain states observed the holiday on Monday, while in others, bank branches will remain closed today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Income Tax Guide Income Tax Slabs FY 2025-26Income Tax Calculator 2025New Income Tax Bill 2025 Bank holiday on October 21, 2025A bank holiday will be observed in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Manipur, Chhattisgarh, Ja ...Read More >
Banks in many states are closed today on Monday (October 20, 2025) to celebrate Diwali (Diwali 2025), also known as Deepavali, Naraka Chaturdashi and Kali Puja. Income Tax Guide Income Tax Slabs FY 2025-26Income Tax Calculator 2025New Income Tax Bill 2025 In India, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays. While the first, third and the fifth (in some cases) will be a working Saturday for banks unless specified in the RBI holiday calenda ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) recorded a robust performance in the first half of the fiscal year 2025-26, despite facing a challenging global and domestic aviation environment. The airport successfully handled over 1.24 million passengers between April and Sept.The airport spokesperson stated that in terms of passenger traffic, the first half of FY 2025-26 saw a 10.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, with total passenger numbers rising from 1.1 mi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's second-largest private lender, ICICI Bank, reported a 5.2 per cent year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT), reaching Rs 12,359 crore for Q2 FY26. The bank in its exchange filing said that net interest income (NII) rose by 7.4 per cent to Rs 21,529 crore, with a net interest margin of 4.30 per cent. Profit before tax excluding treasury grew by 9.1 per cent year-on-year to Rs 16,164 crore in the quarter. "Average deposits grew by 9.1 per cent ye ...Read More >
New Delhi: Many people plan to handle their banking work over the weekend, only to find their bank doors closed. This confusion often occurs because banks in India do not operate on all Saturdays. Apart from national and regional holidays, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has specific rules under which banks remain shut on certain Saturdays each month. Banks in Guwahati, Assam will remain closed today due to Kati Bihu. Although Dhanteras also falls on this day, it isn't a declared nationwide ban ...Read More >
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) has partnered with NTT DATA Japan to enable UPI acceptance in the Japanese market. This collaboration will allow Indian tourists to make seamless QR code payments at merchant locations acquired by NTT DATA. The MoU aims to enhance the digital payment experience for Indian travelers in Japan. NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) on Tuesday said it has signed a pact with NTT DATA Japan for acceptance of UPI in the Japanese market. In a statement National ...Read More >
Jharkhand security forces have made significant strides against Maoists, arresting 266, killing 32, and securing 30 surrenders by September end. High-profile arrests included regional and zonal commanders, while two central committee members with Rs 1 crore bounties were among those eliminated. A substantial cache of arms, explosives, and confiscated levy money were also recovered. As many as 266 Maoists have been arrested, 32 killed, and 30 have surrendered before security forces across Jharkh ...Read More >
Empowering Indian travellers with smarter, seamless, and borderless spending MUMBAI, India, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wizz Financial, a first truly global Indian fintech group, proudly announces the launch of the AI-enabled 'Wizz Voyager' multi-currency card, in direct partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, marking a groundbreaking milestone in India's travel and fintech landscape. Designed for today's global citizens, the Wizz Voyager card allows seamless spending in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Indian travellers in Japan may soon be using Unified Payment Interface (UPI) as NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on Tuesday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTT DATA Japan, a core subsidiary of the NTT DATA Group and a provider of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. As per a press release, the MoU establishes the foundat ...Read More >
Starting October 8, India will allow users to authenticate Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions through facial recognition and fingerprints, using Aadhaar-based biometric data, sources said. The move follows new RBI guidelines permitting alternative authentication methods and replaces the current PIN-based system. The NPCI plans to showcase the feature at the Global Fintech Festival in Mumbai. India will allow users to approve payments made through popular domestic payments network, th ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The National Payments Corporation (NPCI) has launched a biometric authentication for UPI payments instead of the present PIN-based system. The biometric authentication will be performed on-device and can be used in place of the PIN that has been in use since the popular digital payments system was launched in April 2016. The new tool was rolled out by M Nagaraju, financial services secretary, at the global fintech summit here Tuesday. A biometric authentication is a more seamless, sec ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 7 : The government on Tuesday announced several new offerings like UPI with on-device biometric authentication for a seamless, secure and user-friendly alternative to PIN-based UPI authentication, Aadhaar-based face authentication in UPI to enable Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication for setting or re-setting UPI PIN, and the addition of a new mode for cash withdrawal through micro-ATMs using UPI at UPI cash points. The Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of ...Read More >
Mumbai: No-frills account holders can now use the digital banking facility free of cost, as the Reserve Bank on Wednesday expanded the bouquet of services offered to Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts. BSBD accounts are designed to provide essential banking services to account holders free of cost. Some of the services which are offered by banks free of charge are cash deposit at bank branches as well as ATMs/CDMs, and a minimum of four withdrawals in a month, including ATM withdrawals. ...Read More >
The judge held the accused guilty on September 22 and pronounced the sentence on Monday. Mathura: A special fast-track court here has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping and duping a European woman of 1 lakh euros on the pretext of marriage, officials said on Tuesday. The court also awarded five years' imprisonment to his mother for abetting the crime and imposed fines of Rs 7.90 lakh and Rs 5.90 lakh on the two, respectively. Assistant District Government Counsel ...Read More >
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