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Tired of hitting that ₹1 lakh UPI limit when paying your taxes or a hefty insurance premium? Well, there’s some great news for you. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has finally increased the daily transaction limit for UPI, and it’s a big jump. Starting September 15, 2025, you can now send up to ₹10 lakh in a single day for specific types of payments. This change come right before the September 15th deadline for paying advance income tax, making it a massive help for taxpayers who want to pay online without any hassle. So, What Can You Use…

Get ready to shell out more cash for your next online food or grocery delivery. Starting September 22, 2025, the government is slapping an 18% GST on all delivery charges. This decision was made at the GST Council meeting on September 3rd. Until now, that delivery fee you paid was tax-free, but that’s all changing. What’s Really Happening? Basically, big online companies like Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto, and even Amazon will now have to collect and pay this 18% tax on the delivery fees they charge you. Since delivery is a huge part of their business, it’s a big deal for…

A retro-styled, crime-comedy rooted in reality—Inspector Zende brings to life the story of the unassuming Mumbai cop who twice captured Charles Sobhraj (fictionalized here as Carl Bhojraj). Manoj Bajpayee leads with charm and understated wit. It’s a quirky, nostalgic chase—sometimes hitting the beat, other times dangling off it. What’s Great What Kinda Misses Bottom Line In short: Inspector Zende is charming, often pleasantly surprising, and anchored by a terrific lead performance.But it’s also patchy and occasionally weighed down by uneven pacing and tone.

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced in 2017, was a complicated maze of four main rates (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%), plus extra cess and carve-outs, burdening taxpayers and businesses with confusion. Now, the government is simplifying that structure—cutting it down to just two main slabs (5% and 18%), with special carve-outs: 2. When Does It All Start? This overhaul kicks in from 22 September 2025, just in time for the festive season, making it feel like India’s biggest Diwali gift yet. 3. What Slabs Cover What? GST SlabWhat It Covers0% (Nil)Life-saving drugs, cancer & rare-disease treatments, notebooks, paneer, roti,…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially postponed the CA Final and Intermediate examinations scheduled for September 3 and 4, 2025, but only in select locations in Punjab and Jammu City. This partial cancellation modifies the earlier exam schedule released on May 30, 2025. 2. Which Centers Are Affected? 3. Why Were the Exams Postponed? ICAI cited severe weather conditions specifically, heavy rainfall and flooding—that have disrupted normal life and pose safety and logistical challenges for both candidates and institutional staff in these regions. 4. What About Other Exam Centers? Students at centres not impacted by the…

As India gears up for the festival of deals, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days (BBD) 2025 is officially confirmed. Here’s your updated guide—packed with insights into timing, standout products, and must-watch offers: Sale Timeline & Access Highlighted Deals: iPhone 16 & Samsung Galaxy S24 What to Expect Beyond Phones Final Thoughts If you’re eyeing high-end smartphones like the iPhone 16 or Galaxy S24, BBD 2025 is shaping up to be one of the year’s best buying opportunities—thanks to festive pricing, layered discounts, and bank-specific perks.

On September 2, 2025, SEBI granted formal approval for the IPO of Imagine Marketing Ltd., the parent company of the well-known consumer electronics brand boAt. This green light marks a crucial regulatory milestone for the company’s public listing plans. Valuation & Exposure Filing Route & Flexibility boAt opted for SEBI’s confidential pre-filing route, which allows the company: This approach offers companies greater control over timing and market conditions—an increasingly popular path among Indian unicorns such as Swiggy and Vishal Mega Mart. Broader IPO Wave boAt is part of a larger trend—13 companies, spanning sectors like home services (Urban Company), renewable…

A Fresh Start in Naming Strategy OnePlus appears to be skipping the “14”—likely due to cultural taboos in China—and going directly to OnePlus 15. It’s a bold naming strategy that mirrors actions taken in the Oppo foldable series and signals a fresh start. Leaks & Spec Predictions 1. Design Overhaul 2. Display 3. Performance 4. Battery & Charging 5. Camera Systems 6. Software & Additional Features 7. Launch Window & Pricing The Refined Narrative OnePlus 15: Flagship Reinvented Launch & Name StrategyOnePlus is bypassing the number 14—often considered unlucky in China—and launching the OnePlus 15, aiming to make a bigger…

Apple fans are gearing up for the launch of the iPhone 17 series this September, and a major update has caught everyone’s attention the upcoming models may ship without a physical SIM card tray. In the U.S., Apple already switched to e-SIM-only devices starting with the iPhone 14 in 2022. Now, the company looks set to bring the same change to Europe, meaning users will have to rely entirely on e-SIMs. Apple Begins e-SIM Training in Europe Reports suggest Apple has instructed staff at its authorized resellers across Europe to complete e-SIM training by September 5. This strongly hints that…

Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will introduce a new $250 “visa integrity fee” for travelers coming from countries outside the Visa Waiver Program this includes India, China, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. The announcement has raised concerns across the global travel industry, which is already dealing with the impact of tighter U.S. immigration rules. According to Reuters, inbound travel to the U.S. dropped 3.1% year-on-year in July 2025, with only 19.2 million visitors—the fifth straight monthly decline. Hopes of surpassing pre-pandemic levels of 79.4 million visitors now look increasingly unlikely. U.S. Visa Costs Among the Highest in the World With…