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GST 2.0 booster: UPI sees 20.70 billion transactions in Oct worth Rs 27.28 lakh crore

IANS | November 1, 2025 10:09 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Amid the GST 2.0 reforms, the unified payments interface (UPI) witnessed 25 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 20.70 billion in the month of October — along with registering 16 per cent annual growth in transaction amount at Rs 27.28 lakh crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Saturday.

Haryana: 78th Nirankari Sant Samagam in Samalkha draws devotees from 25 countries; over 1 lakh volunteers serve langar

IANS | October 31, 2025 11:55 PM

Samalkha (Haryana), Oct 31 (IANS) A grand spiritual spectacle is underway at the 78th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam being held at the Sant Nirankari Spiritual Complex along the GT Road in Samalkha, Haryana. Spread over nearly 650 acres, the gathering has drawn devotees from 25 countries, with over one lakh volunteers engaged in managing arrangements and serving in the ongoing 24-hour community kitchen, or langar.

Bihar election should be contested on economic growth: NK Singh

IANS | October 31, 2025 11:17 PM

Patna, Oct 31 (IANS) After the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) released its 24-point manifesto for the Bihar Assembly elections, former MP and Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission N. K. Singh said that the focus of this election should be on Bihar’s economic future and sustained development.

BRS, BJP have ‘fevicol bond’: Telangana CM Reddy

IANS | October 31, 2025 11:09 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 31 (IANS) Kickstarting the campaign for the by-election in Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency here on Friday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused BRS and BJP of maintaining ‘Fevicol bond’.

PM Modi urges Arya Samaj to drive Swadeshi revival

IANS | October 31, 2025 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Arya Samaj to champion Swadeshi with renewed vigour, making 'Vocal for Local' a mass movement rooted in Maharshi Dayanand’s ideals.

6,801 beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker to enter new homes on Nov 1

IANS | October 31, 2025 9:11 PM

Kanker, Oct 31 (IANS) On the occasion of Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day, a statewide mass housewarming ceremony will be organised under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin). The main state-level event will take place at the Rajyotsav Ground in Naya Raipur, Atal Nagar, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ceremonially hand over newly constructed permanent houses to 3.51 lakh beneficiaries across the state.

India redefining global leadership in science and innovation: PM Modi

IANS | October 31, 2025 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India is setting new global benchmarks in science and innovation, from Digital India to Deep Tech, from Chandrayaan to the bioeconomy, reflecting the nation’s growing confidence and self-reliance.

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