The Sangod Utsav, celebrated during the seventh-day Ganesh Visarjan in Cumbarjua, transformed the canal into a vibrant floating theatre. Rooted in centuries of tradition, the festival combined devotion, mythological enactments, and community spirit, drawing large crowds and reaffirming Goa’s cultural identity.
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DRI Slaps ₹102 Crore Penalty on Kannada Actress Ranya Rao in Gold Smuggling Case
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has imposed a penalty of ₹102 crore on Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with a high-profile gold smuggling case uncovered earlier this year. The case has sent shockwaves across the film industry and enforcement circles.
Air India Launches Limited-Period Sale on Business Class & Premium Economy Travel
Air India has rolled out a special sale on Business Class and Premium Economy fares across select short-haul international routes, with all-inclusive round trips starting at ₹13,300 for Premium Economy and ₹34,400 for Business Class. The sale runs until 7 September 2025 with exclusive last-day web deals.
UPI Crosses 20 Billion Monthly Transactions for the First Time in August 2025
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has set a historic record, crossing 20 billion transactions in a single month for the first time in August 2025. This milestone underlines India’s rapid digital payments adoption and global leadership in fintech innovation.
India Sees First Decline in Travel to the US in June 2025 After Two Decades
For the first time in two decades, travel from India to the United States dipped in June 2025. Analysts point to rising airfare, visa delays, and global economic pressures as key factors behind this reversal of a long-standing growth trend.
