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How Much Does It Cost To Live Alone In Goa? Techie Shares Rs 82,000 Expenses Breakdown
- Monday March 16, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Her post, which has gained attention online, offers a glimpse into the real cost of independent living in one of India's most popular destinations.
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www.ndtv.com
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How to Pay Electricity, Water, and DTH Bills on Google Pay: Step-by-Step Guide
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Google Pay remains one of the most popular choices because of its clean and simple UI, integration with UPI, and automatic bill reminders. Features like multi-bank support and detailed transaction history enhance the convenience factor. Paying your electricity, water, or DTH bill using Google Pay is a simple and secure process. Here’s how to do i...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Gmail Working on Bills, Travel Inbox Labels for Easier Email Organisation: Report
- Thursday October 16, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Gmail’s latest build version 2025.10.06.815599742.Release reveals that Google is developing two new automatic labels, namely “Bills” and “Travel.” While not yet active, the labels aim to expand Gmail’s smart categorisation system. Bills may focus on recurring payments like credit card or utility statements, while Travel will group email...
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www.gadgets360.com
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UPI 'Miracle' Helps Wife Recover Lost Phone, Husband Shares Heartwarming Story
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A viral Reddit post has highlighted how UPI's utility extends beyond transactions, with a woman recovering her lost phone due to the technology.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ripple Secures DFSA Licence to Offer Crypto Services to UAE Businesses, Financial Institutions
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Radhika Parashar, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Ripple has announced that businesses in the UAE can now use its services to explore crypto payment options. The company has secured an approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), allowing it to cater to the crypto needs of UAE-based businesses and financial institutions.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Brazil to Propose Support for Blockchain Payment System for BRICS: Report
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Radhika Parashar, Edited by David Delima
Brazil is set to support the idea of a blockchain-based payment system for internal use by the BRICS nations under its presidency. If implemented, this system would provide a secure, transparent, and permanent financial infrastructure designed for the BRICS group.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google Pay Reportedly Levies Convenience Fees on Bill Payments via Credit and Debit Cards
- Friday February 21, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Google Pay is now levying convenience fees on bill payments made via credit and debit cards, according to a report. Until now, the unified payments interface (UPI) platform was charging users Rs. 3 as a service fee on mobile recharges. However, it will now reportedly also levy a charge, in addition to the goods and service tax (GST), on utility bil...
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www.gadgets360.com
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JioFinance App With UPI, Utility Payments and Loan Functionality Launched in India
- Friday October 11, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The JioFinance app was launched in India on Friday as a one-stop solution for financial essentials. It has been developed by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), previously a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The app, which is now available widely for users in the country, offers facilities such as carrying out UPI transactions, monitori...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google Pay Announces UPI Circle, UPI Vouchers and More Features at Global Fintech Fest 2024
- Friday August 30, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by David Delima
Google Pay, the Unified Prepaid Interface (UPI) payments app, announced new features at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024. The company said that these new features, which will be rolled out later this year, will make it easier for users to make payments and transact through the app. Some of the features announced at the GFF include UPI Circle, UPI...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google Maps Charges, LPG Cylinder Cost: Know Rules Changing From August 1
- Friday July 26, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Significant changes will impact consumers, including potential LPG price cuts, reduced Google Maps charges, and new HDFC Bank credit card fees for rent and utility payments.
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www.ndtv.com
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RBI Enables Bharat Bill Payment System to Allow Cross-Border Inbound Payments
- Thursday September 15, 2022
- Written by Richa Sharma
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enabled the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) to process cross-border inbound payments for the non-resident Indians (NRIs). After the enabling of the inbound payment process, the NRIs no longer need to send money to the India-based accounts of their family members to pay utility bills in India.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Bharat Bill Payment System Will Soon Let NRIs Pay Utility Bills, Education Fees, RBI Says
- Friday August 5, 2022
- Press Trust of India
The Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) will soon let NRIs to pay utility bills and education fees on behalf of their family members in India, RBI said. Currently, over 20,000 billers are part of the BBPS, and more than 8 crore transactions are processed on a monthly basis on the transaction platform.
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www.gadgets360.com
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MG Motor India Announces Winners Of Its Developer Program And Grant Season 3.0
- Tuesday May 17, 2022
- Written by Shubham Parashar
The theme of Season 3.0 was MG's Car as a Platform (CaaP) which an ecosystem of various in-car services and subscriptions in the areas of utility, entertainment, security and consumer payment among others.
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www.carandbike.com
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NFT Marketplace OpenSea Quietly Adds ApeCoin as Official Payment Method
- Monday May 2, 2022
- Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee
The official website of OpenSea states that the NFT marketplace has begun accepting ApeCoin as a payment method. The move coincides with Yuga Labs' launch of land tokens for its metaverse project named 'Otherside' which has earned the company roughly $320 million (roughly Rs. 2,450 crore).
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www.gadgets360.com
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Portsmouth to Enable Bill Payments in Bitcoin, Mayor Deaglan McEachern Backs Idea
- Thursday March 24, 2022
- Radhika Parashar
US’ Portsmouth city has decided to let its residents pay for electricity bill in cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin. PayPal has been roped in to facilitate these transactions. The mayor of Portsmouth aims to try out the new digital payment system, as he believes, it will surely affect everybody’s future.
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www.gadgets360.com
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How Much Does It Cost To Live Alone In Goa? Techie Shares Rs 82,000 Expenses Breakdown
- Monday March 16, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Her post, which has gained attention online, offers a glimpse into the real cost of independent living in one of India's most popular destinations.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
How to Pay Electricity, Water, and DTH Bills on Google Pay: Step-by-Step Guide
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Google Pay remains one of the most popular choices because of its clean and simple UI, integration with UPI, and automatic bill reminders. Features like multi-bank support and detailed transaction history enhance the convenience factor. Paying your electricity, water, or DTH bill using Google Pay is a simple and secure process. Here’s how to do i...
-
www.gadgets360.com
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Gmail Working on Bills, Travel Inbox Labels for Easier Email Organisation: Report
- Thursday October 16, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Gmail’s latest build version 2025.10.06.815599742.Release reveals that Google is developing two new automatic labels, namely “Bills” and “Travel.” While not yet active, the labels aim to expand Gmail’s smart categorisation system. Bills may focus on recurring payments like credit card or utility statements, while Travel will group email...
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www.gadgets360.com
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UPI 'Miracle' Helps Wife Recover Lost Phone, Husband Shares Heartwarming Story
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A viral Reddit post has highlighted how UPI's utility extends beyond transactions, with a woman recovering her lost phone due to the technology.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Ripple Secures DFSA Licence to Offer Crypto Services to UAE Businesses, Financial Institutions
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Radhika Parashar, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Ripple has announced that businesses in the UAE can now use its services to explore crypto payment options. The company has secured an approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), allowing it to cater to the crypto needs of UAE-based businesses and financial institutions.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Brazil to Propose Support for Blockchain Payment System for BRICS: Report
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Radhika Parashar, Edited by David Delima
Brazil is set to support the idea of a blockchain-based payment system for internal use by the BRICS nations under its presidency. If implemented, this system would provide a secure, transparent, and permanent financial infrastructure designed for the BRICS group.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google Pay Reportedly Levies Convenience Fees on Bill Payments via Credit and Debit Cards
- Friday February 21, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Google Pay is now levying convenience fees on bill payments made via credit and debit cards, according to a report. Until now, the unified payments interface (UPI) platform was charging users Rs. 3 as a service fee on mobile recharges. However, it will now reportedly also levy a charge, in addition to the goods and service tax (GST), on utility bil...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
JioFinance App With UPI, Utility Payments and Loan Functionality Launched in India
- Friday October 11, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The JioFinance app was launched in India on Friday as a one-stop solution for financial essentials. It has been developed by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), previously a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The app, which is now available widely for users in the country, offers facilities such as carrying out UPI transactions, monitori...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google Pay Announces UPI Circle, UPI Vouchers and More Features at Global Fintech Fest 2024
- Friday August 30, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by David Delima
Google Pay, the Unified Prepaid Interface (UPI) payments app, announced new features at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024. The company said that these new features, which will be rolled out later this year, will make it easier for users to make payments and transact through the app. Some of the features announced at the GFF include UPI Circle, UPI...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Google Maps Charges, LPG Cylinder Cost: Know Rules Changing From August 1
- Friday July 26, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Significant changes will impact consumers, including potential LPG price cuts, reduced Google Maps charges, and new HDFC Bank credit card fees for rent and utility payments.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
RBI Enables Bharat Bill Payment System to Allow Cross-Border Inbound Payments
- Thursday September 15, 2022
- Written by Richa Sharma
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enabled the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) to process cross-border inbound payments for the non-resident Indians (NRIs). After the enabling of the inbound payment process, the NRIs no longer need to send money to the India-based accounts of their family members to pay utility bills in India.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Bharat Bill Payment System Will Soon Let NRIs Pay Utility Bills, Education Fees, RBI Says
- Friday August 5, 2022
- Press Trust of India
The Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) will soon let NRIs to pay utility bills and education fees on behalf of their family members in India, RBI said. Currently, over 20,000 billers are part of the BBPS, and more than 8 crore transactions are processed on a monthly basis on the transaction platform.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
MG Motor India Announces Winners Of Its Developer Program And Grant Season 3.0
- Tuesday May 17, 2022
- Written by Shubham Parashar
The theme of Season 3.0 was MG's Car as a Platform (CaaP) which an ecosystem of various in-car services and subscriptions in the areas of utility, entertainment, security and consumer payment among others.
-
www.carandbike.com
-
NFT Marketplace OpenSea Quietly Adds ApeCoin as Official Payment Method
- Monday May 2, 2022
- Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee
The official website of OpenSea states that the NFT marketplace has begun accepting ApeCoin as a payment method. The move coincides with Yuga Labs' launch of land tokens for its metaverse project named 'Otherside' which has earned the company roughly $320 million (roughly Rs. 2,450 crore).
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www.gadgets360.com
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Portsmouth to Enable Bill Payments in Bitcoin, Mayor Deaglan McEachern Backs Idea
- Thursday March 24, 2022
- Radhika Parashar
US’ Portsmouth city has decided to let its residents pay for electricity bill in cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin. PayPal has been roped in to facilitate these transactions. The mayor of Portsmouth aims to try out the new digital payment system, as he believes, it will surely affect everybody’s future.
-
www.gadgets360.com