Uzbekistan Becomes the 11th Country to Accept UPI Payments: A Big Boost for Indian Travellers
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues its remarkable global expansion. On 30 August 2026, NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), signed a commercial agreement with Uzbekistan’s National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NIPC), the operator of the country’s national payment system HUMO. This partnership enables Indian…
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for Officers & Office Assistants Posts in Regional Rural Banks
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks – CRP RRBs XV. This is a opportunity for candidates seeking government banking jobs in rural India. IBPS will conduct online examinations for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office…
IOB Recruitment 2026-27: Apply Online for 291 Generalist & Specialist Officer Posts – Last Date 15 September 2026
Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2026 | Total Vacancies: 291 Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a leading public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, has announced recruitment for 291 Generalist and Specialist Officer positions across JMGS-I, MMGS-II, and MMGS-III scales for 2026-27. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online only. View official advertisement: https://www.iob.bank.in/en/careersApply online: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/iobgoaug26/…
NTA Announces September Re-Test for Three UGC-NET Papers After Errors Found
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the re-conduct of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination for three subjects, English, Commerce, and Sociology, following complaints about multiple errors in the question papers. The decision was conveyed through a public notice dated 16 August 2026. The original UGC-NET June 2026 examination was held from 22 to 30…
ONGC Secures US OFAC Licence to Resume Full Operations in Venezuela
In a significant development for India’s overseas energy portfolio, state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has secured a licence from the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This approval allows the company to resume full operations in Venezuela after years of restricted activity driven by US sanctions-related risks. The announcement came from…
FSSAI’s Crackdown on Popular Indian Liquors
In early August 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued prohibition-of-sale orders against select variants of several popular brands. The core complaint? Manufacturers were allegedly starting with neutral or extra-neutral alcohol (essentially a flavourless base spirit) and then adding artificial or “nature-identical” flavours that mimic the very character of rum or…
Bye-Elections to Assembly Constituencies: Bankipur (Bihar), Manjalpur (Gujarat) & Datia (Madhya Pradesh)
The Election Commission of India declared the results of the bye-elections held in three Assembly constituencies on 3 August 2026. These contests presented sharply different political pictures: a major upset in Bihar, a comfortable ruling-party win in Gujarat, and a closely fought seat change in Madhya Pradesh. 1. Bankipur (Bihar) – Assembly Constituency 182 Status…
IBPS CRP CSA-XVI 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) CSA-XVI to recruit Customer Service Associates (CSA) in participating Public Sector Banks. This drive is for vacancies of the year 2027-28. What is CRP CSA-XVI? CRP CSA-XVI is the common recruitment process conducted by IBPS for the…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Series Shatters Pre-Order Records in India: Over 2.71 Lakh Units in Just 72 Hours
Samsung’s latest foldable smartphones have made a stunning impact in India. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 together secured more than 2.71 lakh (271,000) pre-orders within just 72 hours of their launch on July 22, 2026. This marks a dramatic acceleration compared to last year, when Samsung India took…
Guwahati’s Liquor Trade Snapshot: 354 Licensed IMFL OFF Shops and 298 ON Shops & Bars in Operation
Guwahati, Assam’s largest city and commercial hub, hosts a substantial network of licensed liquor retailers. According to a written reply by Assam Excise Minister Atul Bora in the Assam Legislative Assembly on July 29 (in response to a question from BJP legislator Pradyut Bordoloi), there are 354 licensed IMFL OFF shops (takeaway/retail wine shops) and…
