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Finance Minister clarifies UPI transaction charges for common users
The Indian government clarified that a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions over ₹2,000 will not affect ordinary consumers.
Centre mandates vegetarian and non-vegetarian labels on toiletries
The Indian government has amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules to mandate vegetarian and non-vegetarian labels on personal-care products.
Gujarat hosts 72nd National Film Awards for the first time
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is being held for the first time outside Delhi at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on September 22.
Election Commission issues notices to Jaishankar and Praveen Sood
The Election Commission of India has issued notices to various prominent figures in Delhi to verify inconsistencies in their voter registration records.
MNS workers assault influencer in Pune for remarks on Raj Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers assaulted a social media influencer in Pune after he made controversial remarks about Raj Thackeray.
Disney hires former Character AI CEO Karandeep Anand as first CTO
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first chief technology officer.
Transparent Tribe Deploys New Rust Backdoor Using Private GitHub Repositories
The threat group Transparent Tribe is using new Rust-based malware and private GitHub repositories for C2 in attacks against government and defense targets.
Sargodha Airbase undergoes permanent repairs following 2025 Indian strike
Satellite imagery shows ongoing permanent repair work at Pakistan's Sargodha Airbase following damage from a 2025 Indian operation.
Kapil Dev supports government stance on India-Pakistan player handshakes
Kapil Dev stated that Indian cricketers should follow government policy regarding handshakes with Pakistani players and expressed support for humane treatment for Imran Khan.
New UPI MDR charges for merchants explained
The Indian government has introduced a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charge of 0.4% on UPI transactions for merchants with monthly receipts exceeding 1 lakh rupees, effective October 15.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlights Kerala challenges including youth migration and investment
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses the economic challenges facing Kerala, including youth migration and investment deficits.
Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan calls for economic reforms modeled after Manmohan Singh
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan advocates for economic reforms modelled after Manmohan Singh's 1991 liberalisation to drive state development.
Karnataka government permits teachers to use Tr prefix before their names
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced that teachers in the state may use the prefix 'Tr' before their names to honor their contributions.
Madras High Court grants divorce after sixteen years of separation
The Madras High Court overturned a family court decision that had dismissed a divorce petition, ruling that a husband is not obligated to take his wife with him when relocating for employment and citing the breakdown of marital bonds after 16 years of separation.
Bradley Cooper reflects on persistence and optimism in Hollywood career
Actor and filmmaker Bradley Cooper emphasizes persistence and optimism in a daily quote while reflecting on his Hollywood career trajectory.
China deploys twelve J-20 stealth fighter jets near Line of Actual Control
Commercial satellite images show China deploying at least 12 J-20 stealth fighter jets at airbases in Xinjiang and Tibet near the Line of Actual Control, raising strategic tensions with India.
Delhi government approves Lakshmi Yojana with restrictive eligibility criteria
The Delhi government has approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana with restrictive eligibility criteria, leading to criticism from the Aam Aadmi Party who argue the conditions prevent most women from benefiting.
Salman Khan and Being Human foundation provide aid to Assam flood victims
Salman Khan and his NGO Being Human are distributing aid to flood victims in Assam, India.
Abhijeet Dipke warns government of protests over alleged student harassment
Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke warns the government that continued student harassment will trigger a massive peaceful protest.
Chris Evans reflects on importance of living in the present moment
Livemint publishes a reflection on a quote by actor Chris Evans emphasizing the importance of living in the present moment amidst a career defined by fame.
Jharkhand Public Service Commission postpones Main Examination scheduled for July
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has postponed its Main Examination scheduled for late July 2026 due to administrative irregularities and government orders regarding exam management.