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New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Diwali, with 34 out of 38 monitoring stations recording pollution levels in the 'red zone' on Monday, indicating 'very poor' to 'severe' air across the national capital. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI), which is reported at 4 pm every day, remained in the 'very poor' category at 345, higher than the 326 recorded on Sunday, according to official data. According to the SAMEER app developed by the Central Pollution Contro ...Read More >
The episode was captured on CCTV and a 34-second video shared on social media by a user named Honest Cricket Lover. A shocking incident took place at Platform No. 5 of Jabalpur Railway Station, where a samosa vendor allegedly forced a passenger to surrender his expensive watch following a failed UPI payment. The episode was captured on CCTV and a 34-second video shared on social media by a user named Honest Cricket Lover. In his post, the user wrote, "Shameful incident at Jabalpur Railway Sta ...Read More >
New Delhi: The national capital woke up to a layer of smog on Diwali morning with the city's air quality index (AQI) slipping into the "very poor" category, as it crossed the 300-mark. According to the SAMEER app by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an overall AQI of 339 at 9 am. Data from around 38 monitoring stations showed that most parts of the city reported air quality levels above 300. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 414, and Wazirpur 412, both being among the sta ...Read More >
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has decided to expand its jurisdiction to 30 districts by October 30 and received approval in principle of Chief Minister Maryan Nawaz to recruit 130 enforcement officers. Giving a briefing on tax targets and potential new sectors in a meeting chaired by the chief minister, PRA Director General Moazzam Ali Sipra said the Punjab government was taking effective measures to increase revenue by establishing a special unit. He said the unit would include tax consul ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to Indians to celebrate the festive season by embracing 'Swadeshi' products, highlighting national pride in local craftsmanship and innovation. Sharing a message on Saturday evening on (Proudly say it's Swadeshi!). He encouraged sharing purchases on social media to inspire others, fostering a groundswell of support for domestic artisans and makers. The Prime Minister's message cited a dynamic video from MyGovIndia, featuring B ...Read More >
Rapido began as a bike-taxi service and has steadily evolved into a comprehensive mobility app. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Rapido, known for bike taxis, is expanding into travel bookings, adding hotels, flights, buses, and trains via partnerships with Goibibo, redBus, and ConfirmTkt. The app aims to offer seamless travel for its 50 million users across India Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Rapido, India's popular ride-hailing platf ...Read More >
Without naming Karan Kundrra, Anusha Dandekar had said that her then-boyfriend flirted with women on a dating app of which they both were the brand ambassadors. Television's 'IT' couple Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra have always been each other's support system. Fans are also not unaware of their PDA moments. In the latest, Tejasswi made a mushy post on Karan's birthday and it appeared to be a subtle dig at the 'cheating' drama citied by his ex Anusha Dandekar. Reality show personality Anu ...Read More >
The National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) 'Rajmargyatra' app enables users to gift the FASTag annual pass, the government said on Saturday, urging citizens to consider this "perfect gift for travellers" during the Diwali and festive season. New Delhi, The National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) 'Rajmargyatra' app enables users to gift the FASTag annual pass, the government said on Saturday, urging citizens to consider this "perfect gift for travellers" during the Diwali and festiv ...Read More >
VMPLMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: Lxme, India's leading financial platform for women, has announced the launch of LxmePay, the country's first Unified Payments Interface (UPI) exclusively for women. Designed to transform everyday transactions into powerful financial opportunities, LxmePay is more than just a payment tool, it's a step towards smarter, more conscious money management for women.While UPI has made payments faster and more convenient than ever, it has also made it easier ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 18: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced changes in train timings on the occasion of Diwali. On Sunday, October 19, metro services on the Pink, Magenta and Grey Lines will begin an hour earlier than usual, starting at 6:00 AM instead of 7:00 AM, DMRC announced on X. For Diwali day, Monday, October 20, the last metro trains from all terminal stations, including those on the Airport Express Line, will depart at 10:00 PM. Services throughout the day will operate ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 18: Facebook users who frequently use the Messenger desktop app will need to prepare for changes. Meta is reportedly planning to discontinue the stand-alone Facebook Messenger app for Windows and Mac on December 15. The development comes after Meta's earlier transition to Progressive Web App (PWA) in September 2024. After December 15, users will no longer be able to use the Messenger app on Windows or Mac. Instead, they will be redirected to the Facebook website to continue a ...Read More >
Mumbai: Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) has announced a special festive campaign "Jio Gold 24K Days", which allows customers to start investing in gold with as little as Rs 10. The scheme also gives buyers a 2 per cent gold bonus and prizes worth Rs 10 lakh on purchases made during Dhanteras and Diwali. As part of the limited-period offer, customers purchasing digital gold worth Rs 2,000 or more between October 18 and 23, 2025, through the JioFinance or MyJio apps, will receive 2 per cen ...Read More >
India's Population Census 2027 will begin with a pre-test from November 10 to 30, 2025. This exercise will evaluate all aspects of the upcoming census. The main census will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will collect data on housing. The second phase will gather demographic and socio-economic details of every person. The pre-test exercise for the first phase of Population Census 2027, which will include Houselisting and Housing census, shall be conducted in select sample areas in a ...Read More >
A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of lawyer Virag Gupta, appearing for the CASC, on Thursday and agreed to hear the PIL on October 17. The plea has sought a direction to union ministries of Electronics and Information Technology, Information and Broadcasting, Finance and Youth Affairs and Sports "to do a harmonious interpretation of provisions of Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and laws made by State Legislat ...Read More >
The Bengaluru-based EV maker is also offering festive discounts on Simple One Gen 1.5 and OneS models through e-commerce platforms. Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy on Thursday announced partnerships with Amazon India and Flipkart to make its flagship electric scooters available for purchase through the two leading e-commerce platforms. The move aims to offer a seamless, digital-first buying experience, enabling customers to browse, book, and receive doorstep delivery of their sc ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Meta has rolled out a new update, introducing the celebrity AI voice of Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone in its Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses. The voices of global celebrities like John Cena, Awkwafina, Judi Dench, and others are also present in the smartglasses. Along with this, the smartglasses now offer hands-free voice interactions and Hindi language support for UPI Lite payments. It also enables users to create festive-inspired restyles of their photos. Padukone is likely the firs ...Read More >
According to Mumbai police, the actress fell into the trap of the scammers after she attended a series of phone calls, including a video call from "an officer with the Delhi Police" on Monday, who claimed that she had been found linked to multiple bank fraud cases. A 26-year-old television actress, currently residing in Mumbai, allegedly lost Rs 6.5 lakh to cyber fraudsters who placed her under 'digital arrest' for seven hours, the police said on Friday. According to the Mumbai police, the act ...Read More >
Mumbai: A 26-year-old television actress living in Mumbai was allegedly duped of Rs 6.5 lakh after falling victim to a cyber fraud operation by a fraudster posing as a Delhi cop who placed her under a digital arrest for nearly seven hours. The incident took place earlier this week and came to light after the actress filed a complaint with the Oshiwara police. According to reports, the victim, who has worked in several Bengali television serials and a few Hindi shows, recently moved to Mumbai to ...Read More >
Amitabh Bachchan and Rudra Chitte on the show New Delhi: Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 has been treating viewers to back-to-back interesting episodes. The quiz-based reality show, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, recently celebrated Juniors Week, where kids from various backgrounds took the hot seat. In one of the latest episodes, sixth-standard student Rudra Chitte from Vadodara, Gujarat, appeared on the show. As per the details shared on the giant screen, the youngster was dubbed 'Jagga Jasoos' for a ...Read More >
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced WhatsApp-based ticketing for its Aqua Line (Metro Line 3). Commuters can now generate QR tickets instantly by sending 'Hi' to a designated number or scanning station QR codes. This initiative aims to provide seamless, efficient, and sustainable travel, eliminating paper tickets and supporting multiple payment options. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has launched Whatsapp-based ticketing for commuters of Metro Line 3, also known as Aqu ...Read More >
The dealership marks the company's entry into the retail network for electric scooters, signalling its broader nationwide expansion plans. Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd., the electric vehicle arm of the Kinetic Group, on Thursday inaugurated its first exclusive EV dealership in India at Tingre Nagar, Pune. The new 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) facility marks the company's entry into the retail network for its electric scooters and signals the start of its national expansion plan. The dealership, ...Read More >
SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has expanded its loyalty program with a new Diamond tier, rewarding Agoda's most loyal customers with even more discounts and added travel benefits. Agoda VIP Diamond Membership Tier The Diamond tier is the latest addition to AgodaVIP, Agoda's loyalty program, offering premium benefits designed to enhance the travel experience for users who frequently book their travel through Agoda. Diamond users will gain access to Agoda ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Mobile entertainment app Kuku has raised USD 85 million in a funding round led by Granite Asia, previously known as GGV Capital, a top company official said on Thursday. Vertex Growth Fund, Krafton, IFC, Paramark, Tribe Capital India, and Bitkraft also participated in the funding round. Kuku, Founder and CEO, Lal Chand Bisu, told PTI that the fund will be mainly invested in content creation and building tools to support creators and storytelling. "We have raised USD 85 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday condemned the Baksa district jail violence, calling the incident "very unfortunate." "The incident is very unfortunate...Political parties are trying to instigate the public, which considers Zubeen Garg as its own. This is not in the interest of Assam. This will damage Assam for a long time. The manner in which anti-CAA protests damaged Assam for a long time, this will affect the state for a long time too. I appeal to the people - ...Read More >
EUROPEAN TOUR Delhi GC, New Delhi, India Yardage: 6,912 Par: 72 Prize money: $4 million Winner's share: $666,667 Television: Thursday-Friday, 1:30-3 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 3-6:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 3-6:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 1-3 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 3-6 a.m. (Golf Channel) Defending champion: New tournament Notes: The new tournament is the second in India on the European tour with a field that includes five Ryder Cup players. ... Rory McIlroy plays for the first time ...Read More >
Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced his switch to Indian email provider Zoho Mail for official communication, joining ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Shivraj Singh Chouhan in supporting the 'swadeshi' initiative. Zoho Mail was launched in 2008 by Chennai-based Zoho Corporation. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday said that he has switched to Indian email service provider, Zoho mail for all official communication. "Namaskar, I would like to inform you ...Read More >
Setting a New Benchmark for India's Consumer Internet Startups Gurgaon, Haryana, India - Business Wire India Knot.dating, the AI-powered conversational matchmaking platform that grabbed headlines for its bold 50L income filter, has now become operationally profitable in under 6 months since launch. Consumer internet startups are often known for their high cash burn rates. Knot.dating has done the opposite - scaled fast, sparked debate, and proven that Indian consumers are willing to pay premi ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident unfolded at Azamgarh's district jail in Varanasi. A man accused of killing his wife walked out of the prison on bail, and took home with him the prison chequebook, and even transferred nearly ₹30 lakh from the jail bank account into his own account. According to a report by TOI, the murder accused - Ramjit Yadav - got out of jail on May 20, 2024. He, with the help of another prisoner, Shiv Shankar, also known as Gorakh and two jail officials, transferred nearl ...Read More >
Setty said the lender needs to get the 'collections piece right' on the small value loans before rolling out other products on the UPI State Bank of India's (SBI's) chairman CS Setty on October 8 said that the lender is working on the simplification of Know Your Customer (KYC) and re-KYC and will engage with the regulators and the government. "We are working on that, the simplification of KYC processes. Even if it means that we need to engage with the regulators and the government, we are taki ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 9: Bajaj Markets has enhanced its lending portfolio by offering access to more than 20 personal loan providers, giving individuals wider financial choices on a single platform. Also Read | India vs West Indies Best Fantasy Playing XI Prediction for 2nd Test 2025 and Who Will Win IND vs WI Test Match?. With personal loan amounts extending up to ₹55 Lakhs and repayment tenures up to 96 months, the marketplace ensures flexibility for both short-term and long-te ...Read More >
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