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Published on Sept 11, 2026 07:50 am IST

India’s payments system is ten. It must start paying for itself

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The QR code is the visual signature of Unified Payments Interface, or UPI, a platform that celebrated its tenth birthday on August 25th and which has revolutionised how money moves in India.

business

Published on Aug 31, 2026 03:31 pm IST

French woman surprised by India’s digital payment culture. Video

A French traveller shared how India’s widespread QR payments had surprised her during everyday transactions.

Published on Aug 25, 2026 04:41 pm IST

Foreigner shares why India’s payment system feels years ahead of most countrie

A foreigner said India’s QR-based payment system surprised her as she barely needed cash while travelling.

Published on Jun 17, 2026 12:00 am IST

QR-coded IDs to pave way for legal hawking across city

Mumbai:::::05 October 2011:::::News::::: Footpath enroached by hawkers outside Dadar Station West - HT Photo by Kalpak Pathak (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jun 02, 2026 04:56 am IST

BMC begins issuing hawker licences with QR codes

Mumbai, India - Feb. 6, 2025: Hawkers at Colaba Causway, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on May 15, 2026 06:28 am IST

Pune woman says restaurant staff sent late-night texts after visit: 'Stay aware'

The restaurant said it had taken “immediate action” and terminated the concerned employee.

Updated on May 14, 2026 12:00 pm IST

How a QR code on a liquor bottle helped police crack a murder case in 24 hours

The unexpected clue led them to vital evidence, unraveling a conspiracy between the victim's wife and her lover.

Updated on Apr 05, 2026 05:27 pm IST

‘No cash, no card needed’: German man praises India’s QR payments as ‘magic’

A German man praised India’s QR payments, calling them easy, fast and available everywhere in a viral clip.

Published on Apr 04, 2026 11:59 pm IST

App drive from April 1 to digitise PMPML travel

Mahesh Awhad, chairman, and MD of PMPML, said the Aapli PMPML app is extremely beneficial for passengers. (HT)

pune news

Published on Mar 28, 2026 04:42 am IST

MCD mandates QR codes for infra projects above ₹10 lakh

The information must be displayed in black letters on a white background and superscribed with “Municipal Corporation of Delhi.”

delhi news

Published on Mar 26, 2026 03:36 am IST

PWD makes road repair details, feedback portal easily accessible

delhi news

Published on Mar 22, 2026 03:18 am IST

CBSE paper QR led to a song, but not just any song: 1987 hit behind ‘Rickroll'

Rick Astley is 60 now, and continues to tour mainly the UK and Ireland with 'Never Gonna Give You Up' and other songs; (right) the QR code on a math question paper of CBSE Class 12 that led to his song's video on YouTube.

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 05:34 pm IST

CBSE responds to Maths paper 'rickrolls' row. Here's what it said

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 05:14 pm IST

CBSE math paper QR code redirects to YouTube video of Rick Astley’s hit song

The QR code redirects to a YouTube video of English singer Rick Astley’s 1987 hit song “Never Gonna Give You Up”. (YouTube)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 03:00 pm IST

ECI mandates QR codes on vehicles transporting cash in poll-bound states

Published on Mar 10, 2026 06:50 am IST

IRCTC deboards 203 illegal vendors selling inside long distance trains

Published on Feb 27, 2026 06:20 am IST

Mumbai police to launch new smart IDs to stop fake cops

Published on Feb 19, 2026 09:11 am IST

Travelling to Japan for the first time? Check 'what not to do' before you go

Whether you are a first-time traveller or a seasoned 'Japanophile', navigating the country requires a bit more preparation than you'd think. Here are the tips and hacks that can help. (Freepik)

travel

Published on Dec 27, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Commuters on Bengaluru highways can now scan QR codes to instantly get help

Commuters can also obtain details about nearby toll plazas and wayside amenities.

bengaluru news

Published on Dec 18, 2025 03:30 pm IST

Magh Mela 2026 to get smart, outage-free power with scan-to-fix system

The preparations for Magh Mela are ongoing in Prayagraj (HT)

others

Published on Dec 18, 2025 03:14 am IST

Crackers under ‘green guise’: Fake logos spark confusion

How to identify green crackers? These can be identified with a green logo of CSIR-NEERI and a QR code on the packet, which should ideally lead to the CSIR-NEERI licence granted to the company for making green crackers. (Sourced)

lucknow news

Published on Oct 18, 2025 07:50 am IST

A billion milestone, Honeywell’s impressive travel tech stack and Revolut in Ind

Mercedes-Benz's Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechatronics course supports the Government's 'Skill India' initiative

technology

Published on Oct 16, 2025 12:05 pm IST

NHAI initiative: QR codes to guide travellers with real-time facility info

For representation only (HT File Photo)

lucknow news

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:39 pm IST

NHAI to install QR code with ‘project-specific’ information on national highways

The QR signboards will be placed near wayside amenities, rest areas, toll plazas, truck lay-byes, highway start/end points, and signage.

Published on Oct 03, 2025 05:06 pm IST

How Coke bottles and Lay’s chips helped Paytm grow into a ₹75,000 crore company

FILE PHOTO: A man uses his phone to scan a QR code of the digital payment app Paytm after purchasing a cold beverage at a shop in Kolkata, India on July 9, 2024. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary/File Photo

Published on Sept 26, 2025 12:02 pm IST

China's 'dystopian' ad-for-toilet paper system sparks hygiene concerns online

Authorities say the move is aimed at cutting down waste.