The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made a significant change to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system by enabling UPI payments between verified digital wallets, also known as Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), and third-party UPI applications. This new directive will allow users of digital wallets to make and receive UPI payments via any third-party UPI app, rather than being limited to the wallet’s own mobile application. The move is aimed at enhancing interoperability within t

Get ready to take your Christmas party to the next level with these 5 creative chaat recipes. Chaat is a favorite at many festive gatherings, and this year, you can give your menu a holiday twist. Whether you’re serving classic favorites like Dahi Bhalla or mixing it up with tangy fruit chaat, these dishes will bring both flavor and cheer to your celebrations. Palak Patta Chaat – Christmas Twist This classic chaat gets a festive mak

A tragic shooting at a makeshift club in Houston late Saturday night resulted in the deaths of two teens and the injury of four others, including a 13-year-old girl. Police responded to the chaotic scene, where a large crowd was seen fleeing the venue. The incident occurred at an unsanctioned pop-up party, which appeared to have been organized via social media, in an empty business space. According to Assistant Chief Luis Menendez-Sierra, witnesses reported seeing a man dressed in b

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed key concerns following the party's electoral defeats in Maharashtra and Haryana, urging leaders to make "tough decisions" to strengthen the party. In a meeting at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) headquarters, Kharge stressed the need for party unity, accountability, and a shift in strategy to tackle future elections effectively. Kharge criticized internal bickering, highlighting how public statements against fellow l

On Thursday, both houses of the Indian Parliament were temporarily suspended as opposition lawmakers disrupted proceedings for the third consecutive day, demanding a discussion on the serious bribery allegations against the Adani Group. U.S. authorities have accused Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and Adani Green’s managing director Vneet S. Jaain of paying $265 million in bribes to secure Indian solar power supply contracts. Additionally, they are accused of misleading U.S. inves

Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan, is currently in Delhi, where he is holding important discussions with union ministers. One of the highlights of his tour was a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office in Parliament. This was the first official meeting between Pawan Kalyan and PM Modi since Pawan assumed office as Deputy CM. The primary topic of their discussion was the disbursement of central funds for the Jal Jeevan Mission program in Andhr

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), known for its strong presence among the masses in Andhra Pradesh, has achieved an extraordinary milestone with its ongoing membership drive. In less than a month, TDP has successfully enrolled 50 lakh new members, a feat that showcases the party's deep-rooted influence in the region. With Andhra Pradesh’s population in 2022 at 5.33 crore, this means 10% of the state's population is now registered as TDP members. This massive membership sur

Prashant Kishor, the acclaimed political strategist known for his success in shaping electoral victories across India, faced a massive defeat in his home state of Bihar with the debut of his newly formed party, Jan Suraaj. Despite years of experience helping political parties succeed, Kishor’s party made no significant impact in the four constituencies it contested during the recent bypolls in Bihar. Kishor fielded candidates in Ramgarh, Tarari, Belaganj, and Imamganj, but all

After cracking the whip on social media activists of the YSR Congress party for their alleged vulgar and obscene posts on social media against the TDP leaders and their alliance partners, the Andhra Pradesh police are now targeting film personalities who had targeted the TDP leaders during the YSRCP regime. On Wednesday, the Andhra Pradesh police served notice on ace director Ram Gopal Varma for posting derogatory comments and pictures on social media against TDP president N Chandrabab

In a significant political development, Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party has made a notable entry into the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) with the defection of four key corporators from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). The four corporators - Ummidishetti Radhika, Mahadev Appaji Rao, Attuluri Adilakshmi, and Maripilla Rajesh - officially joined the Jana Sena Party during a ceremony that was attended by Pawan Kalyan himself. This move comes after a series of defections, as three of the

Varra Ravindra Reddy, a prominent supporter of the YSR Congress Party and close associate of YS Bharathi (wife of Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy) and Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy, was arrested by Andhra Pradesh police at the Mahabubnagar border after evading capture for some time. Reddy, who had gained notoriety for posting derogatory and vulgar remarks on social media, particularly targeting political figures such as Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Y. S. Sharmila, had been on the run

When the YSR Congress party was in power, Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan and his party leaders used to target former Kakinada MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar Reddy, making serious allegations against him on illegal transport of PDS rice from Kakinada port. Dwarampudi, too, used to counter these allegations and make abusive comments against Pawan Kalyan and the Jana Sena Party leaders. In fact, Kapu strongman and former MP Mudragada Padmanabha Reddy, too, was attacking the Jana Sena leaders a

The sudden visit of Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan to New Delhi on Wednesday to meet Union home minister Amit Shah created a lot of buzz in the mainstream as well as social media. The visit assumed significance in the wake of his latest strong comments against his cabinet colleague home minister Vangalapudi Anitha over the failure of law and order and rising crimes in the state. There were reports that Shah had called Pawan Kalyan to Delhi to k

Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly planning to reshuffle his cabinet after the Sankranti festival in January. Sources close to the power center in the state suggest that Naidu is dissatisfied with the performance of three to four ministers in the current cabinet and is considering dropping them during the reshuffle. These ministers have allegedly been given hints about their potential removal from the cabinet. One of the

YSR Congress Party has accused the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of using the police to intimidate and harass social media activists in an attempt to silence dissenting voices. The opposition party has vowed to fight back against these tactics and continue to question the actions of the ruling coalition. YSRCP Legal Cell President V. Manohar Reddy stated that they will not hesitate to file private complaints against those responsible for the illegal arrests of the party's social

With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections set for 2026, the ruling DMK is proactively gearing up for a challenging political landscape. Chief Minister MK Stalin convened a meeting of constituency observers in Chennai, reflecting his ambition to secure a second consecutive term and a fourth straight electoral victory following significant successes in the 2019 Lok Sabha and 2021 Assembly elections. To streamline election preparations, the DMK has formed an Assembly Election Coordination

Kejriwal’s Resignation: Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, resigned from his position on Tuesday evening, making way for colleague Atishi to take over. This decision follows a dramatic four-day period after Kejriwal's release on bail related to the liquor policy case. Atishi’s Appointment: Atishi, newly appointed as the leader of the legislative party, will serve as the acting Chief Minister unt

National Award-winning choreographer Jani Master is making headlines due to serious allegations of sexual harassment. A case has been filed against him in Hyderabad, leading to significant repercussions. In response to the allegations, the Janasena Party, where Jani Master was an active member, has decided to suspend him from all party activities. This decision reflects the party's commitment to addressing serious allegations and mitigating potential dama

Political strategist Prashant Kishor is preparing to formally enter politics with the launch of his new party, the Jan Suraj Party, scheduled for October 2nd. In a bold declaration, Kishor has promised to overturn Bihar’s longstanding liquor ban within one hour of his party assuming power. He has been working on the party's launch for the past two years and is confident in his ability to challenge the dominance of the Janata Dal (United) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJ

Rahul Gandhi recently clarified his controversial remarks about reservation policies, stating that the Congress party supports extending reservations beyond the current 50% limit. During an interview at the National Press Club in the US, Gandhi emphasized that his previous comments, made at Georgetown University, were misinterpreted. He reiterated that he is not opposed to reservation but believes it sh