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PM Narendra Modi lauds record 6 billion UPI transactions in July

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the outstanding accomplishment of 6 billion UPI transactions in July, the highest ever since 2016.In a response to a tweet by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said, "This is an outstanding accomplishment. It indicates the collective resolve of the people of India to embrace new technologies and make the economy cleaner. Digital payments were particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic."Unified Payments Interface (UPI) clocked over 6 billion transactions in July: the highest ever by India's flagship digital payments platform since its inception in 2016.UPI reported 6.28 billion transactions amounting to Rs 10.62 trillion, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates the platform. Month-on-month, the volume of transactions was up 7.16 per cent and value increased 4.76 per cent. Year-on-year (YoY), the volume of transactions nearly doubled while value ..

PM Modi holds talks with visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Solih

PM Modi and visiting Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih held extensive talks with an aim to ramp up overall bilateral strategic ties including in areas of trade and investment

PM Modi pays homage to designer of national flag, Pingali Venkayya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to the designer of the Indian National flag, Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary.

'You have increased prices immensely': Six-year-old girl writes to PM Modi

In the letter that has gone viral on social media, Kirti Dubey wrote that she had gone to a shop to buy Maggi but was sent back by the shopkeeper

PM Modi changes display picture to 'Tricolour', asks people to do same

PM Narendra Modi put 'tiranga' as the display picture of his social media accounts and urged people to do the same as part of a collective movement to celebrate the Tricolour

What is NSE IFSC-SGX Connect, how it will work? Here's all you need to know

NSE IFSC-SGX Connect is a collaboration between the NSE and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to bring global investors to India

Our weightlifting contingent performed exceptionally well at CWG: PM

PM Modi congratulated weightlifter Harjinder Kaur for winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games and noted that the Indian weightlifting contingent has performed exceptionally well

You are all alive because of PM Modi: Bihar minister asserts in viral video

Bihar minister Ram Surat Rai, a BJP leader, is in the spotlight for his effusive praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hope he gets time to see a movie: PM on CWG gold medallist Achinta Sheuli

As India scripted history after weightlifter Achinta Sheuli clinched a gold medal in the men's 73 kg final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022, PM Narendra Modi hailed the young athlete

The power paradox

States' electricity policies are unsustainable

Clear your power dues, PM Modi reminds states; here is what they owe

States and UTs, in total, owe over Rs 1 trillion to gencos and about Rs 1.3 trillion to discoms, with Maharashtra owing the maximum

'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' turning into mass movement, says PM Modi

In the 91st edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' is turning into a mass movement

India's observer status raises questions about its IPEF plans

A former Indian commerce secretary, under condition of anonymity, said India might have consciously decided to participate as an observer since it might not be ready for this agreement right now

Patna: Shah asked BJP workers to ensure Modi's return in 2024, says leader

Shah asked workers to raise, "at booth level", public awareness about Modi's political backing to weaker sections like Dalits, tribals and OBCs.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails Sindhu, Neeraj Chopra for recent performances

He said, "Friends, be it the classroom or the playground, today our youth, in every field, are making the country proud. This month, PV Sindhu has won her first title of the Singapore Open."

Our Yuva Shakti creating history: PM after Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins CWG gold

"At a young age he's brought immense pride and glory. Best wishes to him for his future endeavours," the prime minister said.

75th I-Day: 'Inspire others to use national flag as profile pic,' says Shah

Shah said Modi has started 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign to hoist the tricolour at every home from August 13 to 15, praising the valour of freedom fighters on the occasion of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'

India's toy industry achieved success no one could have imagined: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi lauded the Indian toy industry for achieving the success "no one could have imagined", noting that its export has soared to Rs 2,600 crore from Rs 300-400 crore

Latest news Live: Sanjay Arora appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner

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PM Narendra Modi to address 91st edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 91st edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday at 11 am