UPI services to be deactivated for inactive mobile numbers from April 1
New Delhi: Starting April 1, UPI services will no longer function on mobile numbers that are inactive or reassigned, as per new directives from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Banks and payment service providers (PSPs) have been instructed to delink such numbers to prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions.
Inactive mobile numbers linked to UPI pose a security risk, as they can be reassigned to new users who may gain unintended access to financial transactions. To mitigate this risk, banks and UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm will periodically identify and remove inactive or reassigned numbers from the system.
Users will receive notifications before their UPI services are suspended. If a mobile number remains inactive despite warnings, it will be delisted from UPI. Those affected can restore their UPI access by updating their mobile number with their bank before the deadline.
Individuals who have changed or deactivated their mobile number without updating it with their bank, as well as those whose numbers have been reassigned, are advised to check their UPI-linked number, ensure they receive OTPs and SMS alerts, and update their details through net banking, UPI apps, ATMs, or by visiting their bank branch.
Failure to update inactive numbers before April 1, 2025, may result in the loss of UPI payment access.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
