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PhonePe partnered with Mastercard on Tuesday to introduce tap-and-pay technology for Indian cardholders using NFC-enabled Android devices. The payment application allows customers to complete retail transactions by tapping smartphones at checkout terminals. Mastercard credit, debit, and prepaid...

Rani Mukerji embraced filmmaker Ayan Mukerji on Tuesday during Durga Puja festivities at the North Bombay Sarbojanin pandal. The actress wore a red saree with traditional jewelry, and Ayan dressed in a red kurta with white pajamas. Kajol and Tanishaa Mukerji attended the ceremony with other...

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari accused the BJP on Tuesday of removing legitimate voters from the electoral rolls before Bihar's assembly elections. The legislator claimed that 65 lakh names were deleted during previous contests in Haryana and Maharashtra at the party's direction. Tiwari urged the...

The production team behind Jatadhara released the song Dhana Pisaach on Tuesday to celebrate Durga Puja. Sonakshi Sinha appears in an aggressive role through intense choreography and physical performance. Samira Koppikar composed the track with vocals by Madhubanti Bagchi, and the piece combines...

Adani Electricity Mumbai supplied 653 temporary power connections to Navratri and Durga Puja pandals during this year's festival season. The utility company streamlined its application process earlier this month and promised installation within 48 hours of submission. Officials noted an increase...

Grammy-winning musician John Mayer will perform his India debut in Mumbai on January 22, 2026. Mahalaxmi Racecourse will host the single-night event. BookMyShow Live serves as the producer and promoter. Ticket pre-sales open on October 12, 2025, and general sales begin on October 14, 2025. The...

Delhi Police questioned three sisters employed at Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management after 17 female students accused director Partha Sarathy of molestation. Investigators believe the women assisted Sarathy in bringing victims to his private quarters. One sister served as hostel dean...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that federal authorities activated the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore to investigate singer Zubeen Garg's death. The Union Home Ministry sent formal documentation to Singapore's Attorney General requesting cooperation...

World leaders expressed support on Tuesday for President Donald Trump's comprehensive Gaza peace proposal. Trump presented his 20-point framework on Monday during White House discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and...

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Vaiko blamed event organizers for the stampede that killed 41 people on Sept. 27 at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay's rally in Karur. The politician called the incident an unprecedented tragedy caused by poor planning and weak...

Aarush Bhola and Manisha Rani discussed fellow competitors during the recent Rise and Fall episode that aired on streaming platforms, with the program featuring a birthday celebration for Dhanashree who received an emotional family video message. Bhola explained his connections with other...

Bipasha Basu shielded her daughter Devi from photographers at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal after the child became frightened. The actress asked cameramen to move gently while holding Devi. Actor Karan Singh Grover joined his wife, and the family met filmmaker Rakesh Roshan...

An eight-member NDA delegation arrived in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday to investigate the stampede that occurred on Sept. 27 at Vijay's rally in Karur. The incident claimed 41 lives and injured more than 60 people. BJP MP Hema Malini led the team that met with affected families, officials, and...

Gujarat Giants secured their second Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 win on Tuesday after defeating UP Yoddhas in Chennai. Captain Mohammadreza Shadloui delivered eight points through balanced contributions on offense and defense as the team implemented a revised game plan. The squad adjusted its...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of military collaboration on Tuesday during an Indian Air Force seminar at Subroto Park in Delhi. The minister pointed to Operation Sindoor as proof that integrated forces deliver better combat results through shared technology systems...

Indian para-athlete Yogesh Kathuniya earned silver in the F56 discus competition on Tuesday at the World Para Athletics Championships held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The 28-year-old recorded a best throw of 42.49 meters, but Brazil's Claudiney Batista claimed gold with 45.67 meters. This marks...

Air India launched a pilot training center at its Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram on Tuesday that will prepare more than 5,000 aviators during the next 10 years. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu opened the 12,000-square-meter facility created through equal partnership...

Actors Mohit Malik and Shrenu Parikh traveled to Tiruttani Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu before their mythological television series premieres. The pair sought spiritual guidance ahead of their roles as Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki Ganesh Kartikey. Malik described...

The Bharatiya Janata Party accused Congress on Tuesday of trying to provoke civil unrest through inflammatory social media content. Mumbai Police registered a case against an unknown individual after Maharashtra BJP filed a complaint about a Congress post that displayed a burning party office...

Actress Kajol attended the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja celebration with her son Yug on Tuesday. The pair shared an affectionate exchange at the festival when Yug embraced his mother and whispered to her during the religious observance. Kajol wore traditional attire while other Bollywood...