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Driven by festive spending, UPI transactions hit an all-time high of Rs 27.28 lakh crore in October, up 16 per cent year-on-year, according to NPCI. With 20.7 billion transactions, UPI continues to dominate India’s digital payments landscape and expand globally

Tamil Nadu Police and Fire Services have deployed over 26,000 personnel across the state ahead of the Deepavali rush. The measures include drone surveillance, control rooms, fire safety checks, and mobile X-ray scanners to ensure public safety during celebrations.

The South Central Railway has introduced temporary stoppages of select trains at Hitec City, Lingampalli, and Charlapalli stations from September 26 to October 5. The move aims to ease festive rush at Secunderabad Junction and benefit IT corridor commuters

Suzuki Motorcycle India announced price cuts of up to ₹18,024 across models from September 22, 2025, passing on GST rate reduction benefits to customers. The GST cut also lowers spare parts costs, enhancing affordability ahead of the festive season

Apple is ramping up iPhone 17 production across five Indian plants, including Foxconn’s new $2.8 billion Bengaluru factory. Analysts expect record festive sales, with the new Air and Pro models driving upgrades, while India cements its role in Apple’s supply chain.

Audi India has slashed prices by Rs 2.6–7.8 lakh across models, including Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, A4, and A6, following the GST 2.0 rate cut. The move aims to boost festive season demand by enhancing affordability

Gold prices hit a record high of ₹1,05,937 per 10 grams on MCX, driven by global bullish sentiment, festive demand, and US rate cut expectations. Comex gold also soared to a lifetime high, further fueling domestic market momentum

South Central Railway officials say the additional trains will be run between January 18 and 21

A massive movement of people is underway from Hyderabad to districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and even parts of Karnataka, with everyone eager to reunite with their families in their hometowns before Saturday.

The fee reductions, effective from September 9, will allow sellers to expand their product range on the platform and encourage growth, Amazon India stated. "With these changes, sellers on Amazon India will see a decrease in selling fees ranging from 3% to 12% across different product categories," the company said.

This season also presents a fantastic opportunity to rejuvenate your living spaces with furniture that not only adds to the festive spirit but also complements your unique style.

SCR in a special drive has apprehended ticket touts and unauthorised agents.

To clear extra rush during the festive season, the South Central Railway (SCR) will run 14 special trains between various destinations.

New Delhi: Life was moving at a fast pace for most of us and then the pandemic hit. The pace definitely slowed down and gave us an opportunity to look back at our lifestyle, routine and our most cherished old memories. ‘Looking back’ through your old photos on a phone versus flipping through a glossy […]

New Delhi: With the onset of the festivities, comes various kind of expenditures. While many are for personal consumption, most households also plan key investments during these times be it in real estate, gold or any other form of financial value. Therefore, balancing between ‘wants’ and ‘necessities’ can be a fine line to walk especially […]

InterMiles, a leading loyalty and rewards programme, has released the second edition of its ‘Consumer Spending Sentiment Index Report’ showcasing payment, purchasing, and personal finance trends.

New Delhi: After the long dull period of the pandemic and lockdowns, one must be looking forward to the festival season with new excitement and zest. So obviously you want to look and feel your best. Beauty regimes are not just skin deep, they de-stress and uplift your spirits. Prepare for the special celebrations this […]

A responsible pet parent always takes care to feed the pet the right meal, but the festive time does allow for many a slip in the diet plan

In an interview to Harper's Bazaar magazine, the 45-year-old actress, who is a Special Envoy for the United Nations, put out a powerful message for the women, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Buying jewelry, particularly gold, has been woven into our tradition and is viewed as customary to buy gold jewelry during the festive season.