Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm users: NPCI new rules for beneficiary name now live for UPI payments
The first half of 2025 has come to a close, and we’re now stepping into the second half of the year. Starting today, there are some important updates regarding UPI and credit card transactions. If you’re a UPI user, pay attention to this change: all UPI apps will now display only the ultimate beneficiary’s name on the pre-transaction page. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued a mandate requiring that the ultimate beneficiary of a UPI transaction be displayed prominently starting today, July 1. This information will be visible both on the payer’s app and in transaction statements or histories. For those who may not be familiar, the ‘ultimate beneficiary’ refers to the banking name retrieved from the Validate Address API. This means the beneficiary information that is now accessible to UPI users will be directly retrieved from banking data sources.
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Supreme Court implements historic SC-ST reservation policy for staff recruitment and promotions
In a landmark decision aimed at promoting social justice and inclusivity, the Supreme Court of India has officially implemented a reservation policy for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in direct recruitment and promotions for non-judicial staff positions. The move marks the first time the apex court has adopted such a policy, aligning itself with other public institutions and several High Courts.
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India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners and fishermen; New Delhi seeks early repatriation
India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody, continuing a long-standing diplomatic practice. The exchange was carried out simultaneously through official diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad, in accordance with the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access signed in 2008. As per the agreement, both nations share these lists biannually on January 1 and July 1.
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New national highway to come up in Tamil Nadu soon as Union Cabinet gives nod: Check project cost
A four-lane new national highway will soon come up in Tamil Nadu. The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the construction of the Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram Section of NH-87 in the state at a cost of Rs 1,853 crore.
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Why T Raja Singh, Hindutva’s poster boy, continues to be a headache for Telangana BJP?
Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA T Raja Singh on Monday tendered resignation from party amid a leadership tussle in the Telangana unit of the party. He announced the decision to resign from party shortly after media reports suggested that N Ramchander Rao is set to be the new president of BJP’s Telangana unit.
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Minor girl from Prayagraj lured to Kerala for forced conversion and terror recruitment: Police
A harrowing case of alleged forced religious conversion and recruitment into a terror outfit has come to light, involving a 15-year-old Dalit girl from Phoolpur, Prayagraj district. The minor was reportedly lured to Kerala and coerced into converting to Islam, with plans to involve her in extremist activities. Two suspects have been arrested so far.
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India’s upgraded Agni-5 missile to carry massive bunker-buster warhead: All you need to know
The recent involvement of the United States in high-precision aerial warfare against Iran has set new benchmarks in global military strategy. With the deployment of advanced munitions such as bunker busters and precision-guided bombs, countries worldwide are reassessing their defence capabilities. India is no exception. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now fast-tracking its efforts to develop an enhanced variant of the Agni-5 missile system, aimed at delivering massive conventional bunker-busting warheads.
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Delhi govt postpones cloud seeding trial due to active monsoon conditions | Details here
The Delhi government has postponed its much-awaited cloud seeding trial, originally scheduled for July 4–11, due to active monsoon conditions across the region. Officials cited the current rainfall and cloud saturation as unsuitable for conducting the artificial rain experiment, which was aimed at tackling the city’s recurring air pollution and water scarcity.
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Wimbledon: Who are the only three unseeded champions of the Open Era? Details
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is one of the most prestigious as well. The tournament has been held since 1877 and is still the only tennis major to be played on grass. The Open Era in Wimbledon began in April 1968 when the professional players were allowed to compete with the amateurs, and in the last 57 years, only three unseeded players have ended up becoming the champion across men and women.
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Kolkata gangrape case: TMC issues show-cause notice to Madan Mitra for his controversial remarks
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