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Ten years ago, PhonePe entered India's digital payments arena as an early UPI adopter. Fast-forward to today: it's a diversified juggernaut serving 650 million consumers and 47 million merchants...
A bizarre case of fraud has emerged in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, where a female doctor was hypnotized and robbed by two unidentified individuals disguised as sadhus. The incident has...
Significant changes are coming to Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions, starting August 1, 2025. These updates, implemented by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), aim to...
The Indian government has announced significant relief for vehicle owners traveling on national highways without a FASTag or with a malfunctioning FASTag. They will no longer be required to pay...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Digital India initiative in a recent LinkedIn post. He highlighted the program's significant impact on governance,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a five-nation foreign visit from July 2 to July 9. This upcoming trip marks his most extensive diplomatic travel in the last ten years, with a primary...
In a candid address at IIM Bengaluru, Infosys founder N.R. Narayan Murthy lauded the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) pivotal role in revolutionizing digital payments through UPI. He called RBI a...
The indigenous messaging app Arattai, launched in 2021, has recently experienced a surge in popularity following an appeal by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to adopt indigenous digital...
UPI is the easiest and most reliable way to make digital payments in the country. However, until now, most UPI IDs were linked to mobile numbers, which raised concerns about privacy and security. To...
Significant changes are coming to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, impacting millions of users. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced the discontinuation of the...
The festive sales on Amazon and Flipkart are set to commence on September 23rd. Customers can expect significant discounts on a wide range of products, from smartphones to TVs, electronics, and home...
The Reserve Bank of India has given a significant boost to PhonePe, a fintech company providing online payment services, just before Diwali. The RBI has approved PhonePe as an online payment...
Concerns regarding the potential shutdown of Paytm UPI after August 31st have been addressed. Recent notifications received by users on various UPI apps sparked inquiries, which Paytm has clarified...
UPI has simplified payments, enabling instant money transfers via mobile numbers or QR codes. However, errors can occur, such as entering the wrong number, adding or omitting a digit, or sending...
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to launch a new mobile application called E Aadhaar. Currently in development, this app promises to allow users to complete four key...
To curb the increasing fraud cases in India, the Department of Telecommunications has blocked approximately 3 to 4 lakh SIM cards. These SIM cards were being used for fraudulent activities. The...
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become the dominant digital payment method in India. Since its inception in 2016, it has revolutionized how people make transactions. UPI allows users to transfer...
New Delhi: In a key step towards combating cyber fraud and financial crime via mobiles, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday announced sharing of “Financial Fraud Risk Indicator...
A major disruption hit digital payments in India as users faced issues with UPI transactions. Popular platforms like PhonePe and Paytm stopped working, leaving many unable to complete payments. The...
New Delhi: If you use UPI payment apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, or Paytm, this news is important for you. New UPI payment rules will take effect from April 1, 2025. The National Payments Corporation...
New Delhi: Google Pay, one of the most popular UPI platforms, has reportedly introduced a convenience fee for electricity and gas bill payments. This fee applies to customers who have been enjoying...
Whatsapp Bill Payment Feature Android: WhatsApp, the widely used instant messaging platform, is constantly evolving to provide greater convenience to its 3.5 billion users worldwide. The Meta-owned...
New Delhi: In today’s fast-paced world, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become an essential part of our daily lives. From paying for a cup of coffee to handling bigger transactions like...
Cyber fraud is becoming an increasingly complex problem in the modern era, affecting everyone from ordinary citizens to prominent individuals. A single mistake can lead to the loss of a lifetime's...
A computer science engineering student, posing as a tenant, has been arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand for allegedly defrauding his landlady. The accused, identified as Abhishek Kumar, employed a...
Under PM Modi's stewardship, India's entrepreneurial landscape has transformed dramatically, with digital infrastructure making business easier than ever. Startup founders are vocal in their praise,...