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July 1, 2026 10:29 AM

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UPI transactions rise 23% to over 22 billion in June

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes rose 23% to over 22 billion in June on a year-on-year basis, while UPI transaction value surged 20% to over 28 lakh crore last month. According to data released today by the National Payments Corporation of India, on an average basis, UPI proc...

July 1, 2026 10:20 AM

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Oil marketing companies reduce price of 19-kg LPG cylinder by ₹183.50

Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of a 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinder by 183.50 rupees today. According to Indian Oil Corporation Limited, the new prices for commercial LPG cylinders have come into effect from today. After the reduction, the new rate for 19 kilogram commercial LPG ...

July 1, 2026 12:08 PM

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78th National Chartered Accountant Day being celebrated across country today

78th National Chartered Accountant (CA) Day is being celebrated today across the country. The day marks the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in 1949 and honors the vital role Chartered Accountants play in financial transparency, corporate governance, and econom...

July 1, 2026 12:39 PM

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National Doctors Day being celebrated across country today

National Doctors Day is being celebrated today across the country to honour doctors for their dedication, compassion, and invaluable contribution to protecting and improving public health. The day is observed every year on the 1st of July to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan ...

July 1, 2026 10:24 AM

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Noted film and theatre personality Vijaya Mehta passes away at 92

Noted film and theatre personality Vijaya Mehta passed away at her Mumbai residence last night at the age of 92. She was one of the pioneers of experimental Marathi theatre.   Through the theatre group Rangayan, Vijaya Mehta, fondly known as 'Bai', introduced a new theatrical language, fresh perspec...

July 1, 2026 7:42 AM

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29th National e-Governance Conference to begin in Jaipur

The 29th National e-Governance Conference will begin in Jaipur today. The two-day conference will be held at the Rajasthan International Centre and is being jointly organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, an...