UPI now live in over 8 countries; MoUs with 23 nations on DPI adoption

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Unified payments interface (UPI) is now live in over eight countries, including the UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius and Qatar, positioning India as a global leader in digital payments, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

Saints and seers slam Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat', seek ban, apology from filmmakers

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:45 PM

Ayodhya, Feb 6 (IANS) Prominent religious saints and seers across the country have expressed strong resentment over Netflix's film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'. Several leading religious figures have sharply criticised the film, calling it harmful to society, adding that such a film title and content promoted hatred and could damage social harmony.

Indian diaspora in Malaysia gears up to welcome PM Modi

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing in Malaysia to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as excitement builds among the Indian diaspora ahead of his two-day official visit from February 7 to 8. Prime Minister Modi's visit, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is expected to further strengthen India–Malaysia ties across trade, finance, security and cultural cooperation.