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NRIs Can Now Use International Mobile Numbers for UPI Payments in India


In a major digital finance breakthrough, NRIs can now make UPI payments in India using their international mobile numbers—no Indian SIM required. This move aims to make digital transactions seamless for the global Indian community.

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HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan Moves Supreme Court Over “Frivolous” FIR by Lilavati Hospital Trustees


HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan has approached the Supreme Court seeking relief from an FIR filed by Lilavati Hospital trustees. His counsel called the complaint a “pressure tactic” over pending dues, and claimed it lacks any legal merit.

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Microsoft to Lay Off 9,100 Employees in Strategic Workforce Reduction


Microsoft has announced plans to cut approximately 4% of its global workforce, impacting around 9,100 employees. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to realign resources and prioritize investments in key growth areas such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

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Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal to Venture into Aviation with LAT Aerospace


Deepinder Goyal, the visionary founder of Zomato, is set to diversify his entrepreneurial journey by entering the aviation sector through his new venture, LAT Aerospace. This bold move marks Goyal’s expansion into a dynamic and fast-growing industry beyond food tech.

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India’s GST Collections Double in Five Years, Touch Record ₹22.8 Lakh Crore in FY 2024–25


India’s gross GST collections have doubled in just five years, reaching a historic high of ₹22.8 lakh crore in FY 2024–25, compared to ₹11.37 lakh crore in 2020–21. The average monthly GST collection now stands at ₹1.84 lakh crore, reflecting robust economic activity and improved compliance.