UPI Transactions Smash Records: ₹28.33 Lakh Crore Processed in January 2026
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) achieved unprecedented growth in January 2026, recording 21.70 billion transactions worth ₹28.33 lakh crore, as reported by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). This marks a 21% month-on-month value increase from December’s ₹27.97 lakh crore and 28% year-on-year volume surge. Key January Metrics Daily
Pakistan’s India Match Boycott Risks ICC Over ₹200 Cr Loss
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) threatens to boycott its ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against India on February 15 in Sri Lanka, despite confirming tournament participation. This high-stakes India-Pakistan clash, hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka, could cost the ICC around ₹200 crore ($38 million) from TV
Why Play Matters: How Sports and Outdoor Activities Shape Stronger, Happier Children
In an age where children are growing up amid academic pressure, digital overload and emotional sensitivity, play is no longer a luxury — it is a necessity. From organised sports to unstructured outdoor activities, play plays a vital role in nurturing life skills, mental strength and emotional balance in children.
Major Siddharth Rathore: From Para SF Elite to Gautam Adani’s Security Chief
Major Siddharth Rathore (Retd.), inspired by his uncle Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, became the first officer directly commissioned into the Indian Army’s Para Special Forces (12th Battalion, Parachute Regiment). Serving over a decade, he mastered close combat, modern warfare, high-risk operations, and threat analysis. Seamless Military-to-Corporate Shift Post-retirement, Rathore joined
Kashmir Earthquake Today: 4.7-Magnitude Tremor Triggers Panic in Valley
Srinagar, Monday – A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Kashmir Valley early on Monday morning, triggering panic among residents across several districts, officials confirmed. There were no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property, authorities said, while monitoring of the situation continues. Earthquake Epicentre Near Gulmarg According to
2026 Grammy Awards: Asian Artists Sweep Major Categories in Historic Night
The 2026 Grammy Awards delivered a night to remember as a wave of Asian artists dominated major categories, marking one of the most memorable ceremonies in recent history and underlining the global ascendancy of Asian talent in music. The event, held at the Crypto.com Arena, saw performers and songwriters from
Border 2 Box Office Day 10: Sunny Deol Film Crosses Rs 370 Cr Worldwide
Sunny Deol’s Border 2, featuring Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, collected Rs 22.5 crore net on its 10th day (Sunday), pushing India’s net total to Rs 275.25 crore despite weekday dips. Worldwide gross reached Rs 372 crore, with Rs 329 crore from domestic markets and Rs 43 crore overseas.
Carlos Alcaraz Creates History at Australian Open 2026
Defeats Djokovic in Epic Final Tennis history was rewritten at the Australian Open as world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz produced a sensational comeback to defeat Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at Rod Laver Arena. The 22-year-old Spaniard bounced back from a set down to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3,
Oracle Plans Massive Layoffs Amid OpenAI AI Data Center Crunch
Oracle faces its largest workforce reduction ever, with potential cuts of 20,000 to 30,000 jobs to generate $8-10 billion in cash flow. The primary driver is a costly $300 billion partnership with OpenAI, demanding $156 billion in capital spending and 3 million GPUs for AI data centers. Financial Pressures Mount
Union Budget 2026: What Gets Cheaper, What Becomes Costlier?
India’s Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, features customs duty rationalizations to boost domestic manufacturing while adjusting prices for consumers. Key changes make essentials and locally produced goods more affordable but raise costs for luxury imports and select items. Items Getting Cheaper Made-in-India mobile phones and tablets
