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on August 29, 2026 at 8:46 pm UPI transaction limits explained: From ₹1,000 to ₹5 lakh, how much can you transfer?​

NPCI and the RBI have permitted higher transaction limits for certain categories. These include tax payments, initial public offerings (IPOs), hospitals and educational institutions, among others

NPCI and the RBI have permitted higher transaction limits for certain categories. These include tax payments, initial public offerings (IPOs), hospitals and educational institutions, among others

on August 29, 2026 at 7:54 pm UAE regulator grants Starlink 10-year licence to provide satellite internet services​

The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Starlink Satellite Communications LLC a 10-year General Space Services Licence to establish, operate and manage a public satellite communications network and provide broadband satellite internet services in the country.

The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Starlink Satellite Communications LLC a 10-year General Space Services Licence to establish, operate and manage a public satellite communications network and provide broadband satellite internet services in the country.

on August 29, 2026 at 7:52 pm 8th pay commission meeting in Jaipur on Monday — Here is what’s on the agenda and latest updates​

The 8th pay commission has scheduled a meeting in Jaipur from 31 August to 1 September to consult with employee groups and stakeholders before finalising recommendations. The announcement is expected latest by May 2027.

The 8th pay commission has scheduled a meeting in Jaipur from 31 August to 1 September to consult with employee groups and stakeholders before finalising recommendations. The announcement is expected latest by May 2027.

on August 29, 2026 at 7:48 pm Sashidhar Jagdishan opts out of reappointment as HDFC Bank CEO, puts succession in focus | Career timeline​

Sashidhar Jagdishan, HDFC Bank’s MD & CEO, will retire on October 26 after opting out of reappointment. The bank will fast-track his successor’s appointment. Jagdishan spent nearly three decades at HDFC Bank, including overseeing its merger with HDFC Ltd.

Sashidhar Jagdishan, HDFC Bank’s MD & CEO, will retire on October 26 after opting out of reappointment. The bank will fast-track his successor’s appointment. Jagdishan spent nearly three decades at HDFC Bank, including overseeing its merger with HDFC Ltd.

on August 29, 2026 at 10:27 am Senior citizens can earn up to 8.5% on 5-year FDs: Check banks offering the highest rates​

For those investing substantial sums, even a marginal variation in FD rates can have a significant impact on the total interest earned.

For those investing substantial sums, even a marginal variation in FD rates can have a significant impact on the total interest earned.

on August 29, 2026 at 10:00 am Car lying idle? How Pay As You Drive insurance can help you keep more money in your pocket​

PAYD is a usage-based ‘add-on’ that links a portion of your OD premium to the distance you drive. Instead of paying the same rate as someone who spends hours on the road every day, PAYD allows drivers with lower annual mileage to benefit from reduced premiums.

PAYD is a usage-based ‘add-on’ that links a portion of your OD premium to the distance you drive. Instead of paying the same rate as someone who spends hours on the road every day, PAYD allows drivers with lower annual mileage to benefit from reduced premiums.

on August 29, 2026 at 9:58 am Sam Altman vs Elon Musk: Why OpenAI ended partnership with Cursor after SpaceX acquisition – Explained​

OpenAI will end its partnership with Cursor due to trust issues following SpaceX’s acquisition. This decision will affect developers relying on OpenAI models, with access to be withdrawn by 12 November 2026.

OpenAI will end its partnership with Cursor due to trust issues following SpaceX’s acquisition. This decision will affect developers relying on OpenAI models, with access to be withdrawn by 12 November 2026.

on August 29, 2026 at 9:36 am US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Jackson Hole speech impact on Indian stock market, gold-silver rates | Prediction for Monday​

Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech: The US Fed chairman has signalled a hawkish stance on the US Fed rate, fueling speculations for a 25 BPS rate hike in the next US Fed meeting

Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech: The US Fed chairman has signalled a hawkish stance on the US Fed rate, fueling speculations for a 25 BPS rate hike in the next US Fed meeting

on August 29, 2026 at 9:24 am 8th Pay Commission latest updates: 5 key developments central government employees and pensioners should know​

The 8th Pay Commission is stepping up consultations across India. Here are the five latest official updates on regional meetings, submissions, consultants, fitment factor, salary revision and the expected timeline.

The 8th Pay Commission is stepping up consultations across India. Here are the five latest official updates on regional meetings, submissions, consultants, fitment factor, salary revision and the expected timeline.