🚀 UPI hits 10 years, payment volume explodes

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has marked a decade of revolutionizing digital payments in India. Launched on August 25, 2016, the system has seen a nearly 13,000-fold rise in transaction volume. Annual transactions grew from 1.78 crore in 2016-17 to over 24,162 crore in 2025-26, with value reaching nearly 314 lakh crore. UPI is now a global platform operational in 11 countries, including the UAE and France. The IMF recognizes it as the world's largest real-time payment system as of 2025. 🚀

🛑 Auto Drivers Strike Over Marathi Rule in Mumbai

Mumbai auto drivers have initiated a three-day strike, causing significant road blockages across the city. The protest is being led by the auto union members in Mumbai. The strike began on May 15th and is set to continue for three days. Drivers are demanding that Marathi be made mandatory for all official communication and licensing. Authorities are currently mediating discussions to find a resolution to the dispute.

🗣️ Mumbai Gen Z voices speak up on protests

An event titled “Dil Se Bol: Mumbai with Gen Z Rising” was held on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Y.B. Chavan Centre. The gathering brought together students, political reps, and social media personalities to discuss youth involvement in recent protests. Discussions centered on the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests, with mentions of July 20 incidents and the HSRP issue. Actor Shabana Azmi noted that the protests countered the idea of youth political disengagement. Young people, as per Neha Bora, will continue to challenge historical distortions and define political engagement. ✊

🤔 Ex-MLA questions daughter-in-law's conversion claim

An ex-Andhra MLA has raised questions regarding his daughter-in-law's claim of religious conversion. This individual is from the Andhra Pradesh region. The specific details concerning the dates and number of events were not provided in the source. The MLA expressed concerns about the sincerity of the conversion narrative. Further developments on this matter are pending as of now. 🤔

🌧️ Delhi hits by heavy rain, traffic chaos ensues

The national capital experienced fresh showers on Tuesday morning, leading to waterlogging and traffic jams across several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts moderate rain for many spots, with isolated areas facing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are also anticipated over Delhi. Safdarjung recorded 3 mm of rain at 8:30 am with 100% humidity at 5:30 am. This follows prior heavy showers that caused disruptions across Delhi-NCR and diverted several flights.

🏭 Ambani eyeing aluminum, setting up Adani clash 😬

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is exploring an entry into aluminium production to diversify its business. This potential move comes as Gautam Adani's Adani Enterprises announced an $11.5 billion investment in an Odisha aluminium project. Reliance plans this alongside its coal gasification projects in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to use generated fuel for viability. The sector is growing fast, with consumption expected to rise significantly up to FY47. This development signals increased competition in India's major metals industry.

💰 Kerala Lottery: Sthree Sakthi SS-534 Results Out 🔥

The Kerala State Lottery Department announced the results for the Sthree Sakthi SS-534 lottery on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The draw took place at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, with the first prize worth Rs 1 crore. Ticket number SE 974999 secured the first prize, while the second prize is Rs 30 lakh and the third prize is Rs 5 lakh. Winners must verify their tickets with the official Kerala State Lotteries Department. This draw provides a chance for big wins for local participants.

💰 Kerala Lottery results drop for Sthree Sakthi SS-534

The Sthree Sakthi SS-534 lottery results are set to be declared today, Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The draw will take place at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The lottery features a first prize of Rs 1 crore, a second prize of Rs 30 lakh, and a third prize of Rs 5 lakh. This draw ensures fairness and transparency under the supervision of government officials. Winners must claim prizes within 30 days using their original ticket and required documents.

💃 Dancer Sonia defied looks and owned her stage

Sonia faced mockery from her principal due to her appearance but chose to focus on her passion instead. She demonstrated immense courage by turning judgment into a powerful stage performance. This story highlights that external looks should never limit an individual's true potential. Sonia’s journey serves as a powerful reminder about self-acceptance in a judgmental world. Moving forward, her story inspires many to value inner strength over superficial judgments. ✨

🔬 Amul-style data collective for rare disease research

Researchers are proposing a 'Patient Data Collective' (PDC) inspired by Amul to aid rare disease treatment development. This cooperative model will securely hold patient data from various sources like advocacy groups and hospital records in India. Currently, the Indian Council of Medical Research has a registry with data from around 4,000 patients over five years. The PDC aims to accelerate drug development by providing large, real-world datasets for better clinical trials. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to bring safe and effective treatments to rare disease patients faster. 🧬

📉 Hindustan Copper stock dips on government OFS

Hindustan Copper shares dropped up to 6% to Rs 540 on the BSE after the Union government opened an OFS to divest a 3% stake. The offer has a floor price of Rs 514 per share, which is about a 10% discount from the previous closing price of Rs 573.55. Non-retail investors can bid starting Tuesday, August 25, while retail investors get their chance on Wednesday, August 26. This move is part of the government's disinvestment programme to increase public shareholding. Furthermore, the government can sell an extra 3% if the initial offer is oversubscribed. 💰