India's cash-only bus counter payments is now going digital with Paytm

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], March 12: In a significant boost to India's power transmission and railway electrification sectors, COELME-EGIC (Italy & France) and Southern States (USA) have entered into a strategic joint venture with iSAT India.

Dubai [UAE], March 12: Wizz Financial, the global fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and digital wallets, today announced the completion of its first stablecoin-powered cross-border remittance and treasury transaction originating from the United States, with capabilities into 80 countries, in partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. ("BitGo"), an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank and subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO). Through the partnership, Wizz Financial is utilizing BitGo's institutional-grade wallet infrastructure and e-trade services to facilitate the conversion of fiat currency into stablecoins, enabling near-real-time settlement, enhanced liquidity management, and compliant, scalable cross-border remittance flows across its global network as new corridors are progressively launched.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: The Special Screening of Shivakshay Entertainment's Hindi venture titled as "HONEYMOONAY NAMAH" held at IMPPA House, Andheri West, Mumbai on 9th of March, 2026. Main cast and crew were present in the auditorium. The film is a social satire and full of traditional and cultural aspects. The script narrates a word Honeymoon and the laughter drama begins. Based upon a hill station/ village of Uttarakhand, the film shows the innocence and traditional backwardness of society. It runs with carrying local politics as well. Written and directed by Nishant Bhardwaj "HONEYMOONAY NAMAH" will attract the middle class audiances easily. The film is being produced by Akshay Bafila with Akshay Desai. Akshay Bafila is also the music director and background music scorer.

Noida-based payments major Paytm has one of the lowest employee stock ownership plan (or ESOP) costs in the industry and spends low proportion of its revenue on stock compensation among listed new-age technology companies, according to a report by BofA Global Research.

With PhonePe's biometric authentication for UPI payments, the industry has reached a tipping point.

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], March 2: Walk into a cafe near a college campus or a co-working space in any Indian city, and a subtle shift becomes noticeable. Young consumers are dressing with intention. Sneakers are worn, not preserved. Sunglasses are part of looks rather than protection. Details such as socks, watches, bags, and small accessories feel carefully considered. For India's Gen Z, fashion is no longer about accumulating labels. It is about constructing identity in ways that feel authentic, modular, and adaptable to daily life.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 26: Electrolux, the global Swedish home appliance brand with over a century of expertise in shaping living for the better, has announced the launch of its exclusive Brand Store in Dehradun in partnership with A Star Enterprise. The new store marks a significant step in strengthening Electrolux's retail presence in India and bringing its premium appliance portfolio closer to consumers in Uttarakhand.

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], February 23: The prestigious Bharat Shree Rashtriya Ratna Puraskar - 2026 was successfully organised on 21 February 2026 at Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVN), Ujjwal Bhawan, Dehradun, by the Institute for Social Reforms and Higher Education Charitable Trust (ISRHE).

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) [India], February 21: In a proud and celebratory moment for the city and the state, Baby Mehar Kaur from Haldwani, Uttarakhand has been officially included in the prestigious World Book of Records. At the extraordinary age of just 1 year and 7 months, Mehar Kaur successfully answered 25 General Knowledge questions, demonstrating exceptional intelligence, remarkable memory power, and advanced cognitive abilities at such a tender age.

New Delhi [India], February 9: At a time when para athletes in India continue to move forward with dedication and discipline, Bollywood singer Fazilpuria has emerged as a steady and committed supporter of para sports. His regular presence at major national and international para sporting events reflects his genuine association with the para athlete community and his belief in standing with athletes through consistent action.