SEBI F&O Study 2026: Why 87.7% of Retail Traders Still Lost Money
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SEBI F&O Study 2026: Why 87.7% of Retail Traders Still Lost Money
PMGKAY Digital Rupee Subsidy in Chandigarh: What Changes for Beneficiaries on August 14
Chandigarh is reported to begin its CBDC-based PMGKAY food-subsidy rollout on August 14. The important change is not the subsidy entitlement itself, but how eligible households receive and spend the value: through programmable Digital Rupee wallets rather than ordinary bank-account transfers.
How CBDC Food Subsidy Works: Digital Rupee Wallet, Food Coupons and Where You Can Spend Them
CBDC food subsidy replaces an ordinary cash-transfer rail with programmable Digital Rupee that can be restricted to approved food purchases. Here is how the wallet, food coupon, merchant and settlement system works — and what the model changes for beneficiaries and Fair Price Shops.
Digital Rupee Subsidy Wallet Guide: Bank Account, Phone, Setup and Common Problems
A Digital Rupee subsidy wallet can receive programmable government benefits, but bank-account, Aadhaar, SIM and phone requirements depend on the wallet and scheme. This guide explains setup, payments, recovery and common e₹ wallet problems without assuming every subsidy rollout works the same way.
Karnataka Gutkha Ban: Can Shops Keep, Return or Sell Existing Stock After August 10?
Karnataka's fresh gutkha prohibition reportedly covers storage, transport, distribution and sale — not just new purchases. So what should retailers, wholesalers and distributors do with stock already in shops or warehouses? Here is what is confirmed, what remains unresolved and what sellers should avoid assuming.
Wrong UPI Transfer Recovery: Who Can Actually Reverse a Successful Payment to the Wrong Person?
Sent money to the wrong person through UPI and the payment shows successful? Understand what your UPI app, bank, NPCI and RBI Ombudsman can actually do, why failed-transaction auto-reversal rules are different, and how to escalate without assuming a refund is guaranteed.
Cockroach Janta Party Official Website: 7 Verified Facts About CJP
Which Cockroach Janta Party website is genuine? This verification guide checks CJP registration, competing official-site claims, membership links, scam warnings and the separate organisation that also uses the abbreviation CJP.
Income Tax Aadhaar OTP Not Working? 7 Checks Before You Retry or Use Another Verification Method
Income Tax Aadhaar OTP not working for some users on August 11, 2026, according to current user reports. The e-Filing portal itself remains online and no broad outage is officially confirmed. Here are 7 checks, what may actually be failing, and when another e-verification method may help.
Energy Drinks Banned in India? 7 Things FSSAI’s Sting, Red Bull, Monster and Campa Action Means
Energy drinks banned in India? The current FSSAI action does not establish a nationwide ban on Sting, Red Bull, Monster or Campa Energy. Companies were reportedly given 90 days to change disputed “energy drink” labelling, while some states have seized non-compliant stock. Here is what is confirmed, reported and still unresolved.
Aadhaar Update Request Rejected? 7 Checks Before You Reapply or Escalate
Aadhaar update request rejected? Do not immediately submit the same request again. First check whether the problem is an invalid document, an update limit, a technical payment failure or another rejection reason. This guide maps each status to the correct UIDAI next step.
Adani US Case Dismissed: Is It Over? 5 Things the August 10 Order Means
The Adani US case dismissed headline does not mean the entire eight-defendant U.S. indictment disappeared or that Gautam Adani was acquitted at trial. The August 10 order dismissed three criminal counts against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain with prejudice. Here is what ended, what remains separate, and what the judge actually said.
Can I Enter India With an e-Visa via Wagah Border? What Changed in 2026
India has officially added Attari Road to its e-Visa entry-point network, potentially changing years of confusing advice about entering India through the Wagah-Attari border. But the Government’s main e-Visa portal has not fully caught up with the new announcement yet, so travellers should verify their specific crossing before relying on older online guidance.
Can Shops Charge Extra for UPI or Ask You to Pay Cash Instead?
UPI remains free for consumers, but users are asking whether shops could add an extra fee or ask for cash if merchant charges return. Here is what is confirmed now, what RBI rules actually say, and what remains undecided.
UPI MDR 2026: Is ₹2,000 the Final Threshold? 7 Facts for Merchants
₹2,000 is not a final UPI MDR threshold under the Government’s August 2026 clarification. Any future MDR would be limited and threshold-based, but the final rate, transaction threshold and merchant eligibility rules have not yet been announced.
UPI Charges After 2026 Bill: Will Users Have to Pay? 7 Facts Explained
UPI users are not being charged after Parliament passed the 2026 Bill. P2P transfers remain free, consumer payments remain free, and any future MDR would concern only a limited set of merchant transactions under rules that are not final yet.
Is a 1601 Number Safe? 7 Checks Before You Trust the Caller
A 1601 number is assigned to eligible service and transactional callers after telecom-provider verification, but the prefix does not mean you should share OTPs, PINs or passwords. Here are seven checks to use before trusting the caller.
1600 vs 1601 vs 140 Numbers in India: 9 Key Differences Explained
1600, 1601 and 140 numbers serve different purposes in India. See which calls are for BFSI and government, which now cover utilities and delivery services, which are promotional, and why older websites may still describe 1601 differently.
1601 Number Meaning in India: 7 Critical Things to Know Before Answering
A 1601 number in India is being introduced for verified service and transactional calls from utilities, courier and logistics companies. Here is who can use 1601, what it does not guarantee, why older pages may say something different, and what the 90-day rollout means for consumers.
Azim Premji Scholarship Eligibility 2026: 10 Essential Rules to Check
Azim Premji Scholarship eligibility 2026 depends on government-school study, first-year college admission, course mode and eligible region. Check the 10 rules before applying.
CCMT National Spot Round Explained: Registration, Fees, Choice Locking and Physical Reporting
The official CCMT portal says the National Spot Round seat-allotment announcement will be available soon. The live result link is not yet confirmed, while physical reporting and balance-fee payment are scheduled from August 5 to August 11, 2026.