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UPI Stays Free for People and Most Shops. Here

Indias Unified Payments Interface will remain completely free for every person-to-person transfer, the Ministry of Finance said on 15 September 2

Trump slams U.S. Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots

The court ruled late on Monday (September 14, 2026) in an emergency order that the restrictions on mail-in voting would likely lose in court, at

JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing marks silver jubilee

70 crore infrastructure boost for Chennur for 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu: Vivek Venkataswamy

Army recruitment rally to be held in Krishnagiri from September 25

Tata Sons listing may change how Tata Trusts exercises control

Tata Trusts special rights may remain, but listed-company rules could bring greater scrutiny to their use and create new points of friction with

Senior Maoist leader Susheela Rani surrenders in Nizamabad

After catering fraud, association releases list of licensed caterers in Keralams Kottayam

Move assumes significance in the wake of two families in Kottayam being allegedly cheated by a Kanjirappally-based catering service, which failed

SWTD to launch two partly solar-powered, electric ro-ro ferries in Kochi

The vessels are expected to be commissioned in October 2027

Odisha man held in Hyderabad with 8 kg ganja worth 4 lakh

CPI(M) urges govt. to announce people-centric growth policy in Mangaluru Cabinet meeting

Focus should be on affordable education and healthcare to the common man and employment generation for the youth

Jio users to get Canva's premium design tools free for a year in Indian languages

Users can claim access to Canva Pro or Canva Pro Lite through the MyJio app

Union Minister highlights Indias growing importance on global stage

Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma briefs party leaders about the issues raised by India at the just-concluded BRICS Summit and the progress the nation

DRDO hands over 9 tech transfer agreements to 13 manufacturing partners at VIMARSH

The DRDO-Industry collaboration should no longer be limited to production alone, but expanded across the entire value chain, said Defence Ministe

India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network

India will impose a 0.4% merchant fee on certain payments made through UPI starting October 15.

Twin bridges set to ease travel between Vizianagaram and Parvathipuram

With the bridge near Bobbili nearing completion, travel time between Vizianagaram and Parvatipuram is expected to come down by about 45 minutes,

Clicking a stars death explosion from 45 million years ago

The student astronomy club of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram clicks the image of supernova SN 2026aai

MCC seeks 350 crore for phase 1 of building scientific UGD network

Grandmother arrested for sexually abusing grandson in Erode

Reliance Communications Creditors request ED to release real estate properties worth 7,000 crore

The committee is expected to meet this Friday to evaluate the available options in light of the Supreme Courts spectrum judgment and the subseque

Seva Sankalpa Abhiyan to be launched on PMs birthday, says Joshi

The campaignwould be held from September 17 to October 17, with the sloganJanaseveye Prabhuseve(service topeople is serviceto God)

Personal attacks during DMK protest shocking, says Thirumavalavan

TGSRTC workers demand union elections and pay arrears in memoranda

Dasara 2026 Gold Cards will be released in a week, seat numbers to be printed this year: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner

Not only will the Gold Cards bear a seat number, the corresponding seats at the venue will also sport the number a move aimed at addressing comp

Coaching centres backing politically motivated protests in Andhra Pradesh to face action

Chief Minister Naidu tells officials to take legal action if coaching institutes pressurising competitive exam candidates to participate in polit

Women with empty pots block road near busy Kulavanigarpuram manned railway level crossing for drinking water

Amazon steps up India bet as quick-commerce arm Now crosses $1 billion

The company is opening 20 fulfilment centres, six sort centres and 150 delivery stations across 118 cities for the festive season

Why is Varun Chakaravarthy not playing in the second T20I against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium?

The Indian team takes on Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I of the ongoing series. The two sides meet at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on September

Evvy raises $40M as it seeks to further women

Womens health company Evvy announced Tuesday a $40 million Series B led by Catalio Capital Management.

3 months after BJP govt

West Bengal: Meat trader Mushtaq has not earned a single penny in over three months since the Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government issued

UPI MDR From October 15: NPCI Sets 0.4 Per Cent Merchant Fee On Payments Above Rs 2,000, Caps Charge At Rs 300

EXCLUSIVE: Himesh Reshammiya and Rajshri Productions to kickstart Yeh Prem Mol Liya promotions with musical concert at Royal Opera House

Himesh Reshammiya and Rajshri Productions are set to begin the promotions of Sooraj R. Barjatyas upcoming musical family entertainer Yeh Prem Mol

Celina Jaitly pens emotional note for sons amid divorce battle with husband: You never have to choose

Celina Jaitly has shared an emotional message for her sons Winston, Viraaj and Arthur as they begin a new school year. The actor, who is currentl

European T20 premier league gets recognition from World Cricketers Association, Abhishek Bachchan reacts

The inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has received recognition from the World Cricketers Association (WCA) for its approach to player

AI will be the great equaliser only if India gets four things right: Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman

In conversation with Shradha Sharma, the Gates Foundation CEO lays out what the next 18 to 24 months will decide for 1.4 billion people

Bond yields hit 4-month high as RBI OMO sales, global headwinds weigh

Crude shock sends Sensex, Nifty and rupee tumbling

Mahindra Manulife Insurance appoints Ruchika Varma as Chief Marketing & Customer Officer

Varma to lead brand, digital, customer experience and AI enablement

Suspense continues over vice-chairperson election in Pala municipality in Keralam

Inability of Nagara Vikasana Munnani, an alliance of Left Democratic Front councillors and rebel Congress members, to select a consensus candidat

AI-content startup Flam bags $40 million in its Series B led by QED Investor

The funding will be utlised to for AI research and development, expanding the product suite and scaling enterprise sales, said the company

JD(U) clarifies stance on UCC, proposal to rename party and RJDs invitation to join hands

The JD(U) will first analyse and study the provisions of the UCC and if they are found unexceptionable, why should we oppose it for no reason? as

16-year-old killed, seven injured in drunk driving crash

Minister defends veterinary doctor recruitment through Animal Husbandry Department in Andhra Pradesh

Rejecting allegations to this effect, Atchannaidu says the department has been allowed to fill 160 posts only this time following a request from

Rajpal Yadav cheque bounce case: Actor gets 2 weeks to deposit Rs 2 crore

Actor Rajpal Yadav recently received temporary relief from the Supreme Court after he was granted two weeks to deposit the defaulted amount amid

Bharat Forge, Pratt & Whitney Canada team up for Indias HALE UAV programme

The collaboration will combine propulsion technology and aerospace engineering capabilities to support Indias indigenous unmanned aerial systems

Karnataka ration card e-KYC deadline nears amid server glitches

Bengaluru: With only 15 days left to complete mandatory e-KYC for ration card beneficiaries, technical glitches in the Food Departments server ar

Motivational Quote of the Day by Grace Kelly: I walk an hour almost every day - and Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on walking, fitness, consistency, lifestyle and why small habits lead to big results

Quote of the Day by Grace Kelly: Grace Kellys quote, I walk an hour almost every day - and very quickly - wherever I am. Sometimes I go on long,

Puri Beach Campaign Promotes Mission LiFE to End Single-Use Plastics

A Mega Awareness Campaign on the elimination of single-use plastics was held at Puri Sea Beach and across Baripada, Kendrapada, and Koraput under

Do direct democracies really exist?

THE ESSENTIALS September 15th is International Democracy Day. There are forms of direct democracy in the world: in Switzerland, in Uruguay, in a

India-US Trade Deal: Piyush Goyal To Hold Bilateral Meeting With US During G20 Meet Sept-end

Goyal will visit the US at the end of this month to participate in the G20 trade ministerial meet in Milwaukee, and he is expected to hold a bila

Yellow alert for three Keralam districts on September 16

Alappad panchayat in Keralams Kollam prepares for UNESCO Tsunami Ready status

A mock drill held as part of the initiative rigorously tested critical disaster response mechanisms, including alert transmission, evacuation pro

Invasive little fire ants prefer cooked beef, seeds over tuna

If you are trying to detect or bait little fire ants in your backyard, scientists at the University of Hawai

4 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to exhibit at Disrupt is Sept 18. 4 days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators and tech leaders Octo

Eradication of 673.860 hectares of Prosopis Juliflora initiated in Dharmapuri

New Jersey high school students turn waste plastic bottles into 3D-printer filament. Later use it to make tools for cleanups

US high school students are transforming plastic bottles into 3D-printer filament. This recycled material is then used to create essential tools

August retail inflation raises chances of RBI rate hike in October, say economists

Inflation in August as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to a 20-month-high of 4.8%, driven up by rising food prices

Embassy Developments to double down on luxury housing, says MD Aditya Virwani

Backed by a 19,500-crore launch pipeline, the developer is targeting 8,000 crore in sales bookings for FY27.

96% of UPI merchant transactions below 2,000 remain free; panel to decide higher-value MDR

The clarification comes after Parliament amended the Payment and Settlement Systems Act to enable MDR on UPI and other electronic payments

Salman Khan meets Bhuvan Bam, Salaam-e-Ishq director Nikkhil Advani at his home, watches The Revolutionaries

The Revolutionaries, starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf in lead roles, has been receiving praise from both viewers and critics.Now, Salman Khan

Farmers self-respect will be restored: Minister T. Siddique

Agriculture Minister T. Siddique says the government is committed to bringing the younger generation back to farming. Agricultural clubs have bee

Bharath confirms Ganesh idol immersion to proceed in K-C Canal as usual

Participating in a meeting, Industries Minister says decision taken honouring the sentiments of the devotees and the request of the Ganesh Utsav

Carney Vs Vance PUBLIC CLASH! Canada 'COZIES UP' To China After U.S. Fallout, RATTLES Trump Team

US Vice President JD Vance has accused Canada of treating American workers unfairly as the trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa intensifie

Stephen Colbert Turns Emmy Triumph Into A JOB FAIR For His Out-Of-Work Staff

Stephen Colbert turned his final Emmy spotlight into an emotional job pitch for his former writing team. At the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14,

Houthis Seize Red Sea Black Gold Hub', Chokes Global Oil Supply; MBS Rattled | Watch

Yemens Iran-backed Houthis have seized key territory around the Bab al-Mandab Strait, including Perim Island, dramatically increasing their abili

BREAKING: 4 Advanced American Aircraft HIT As Iran Blinds U.S. Military Over Hormuz | DETAILS

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it shot down two MQ-1 drones within hours over the eastern and western sections of the Strait of H

America Confirms Secret Space Weapon Already in OrbitBeijing Sounds 'War' Alarm

The United States has publicly confirmed for the first time that it has a space-control weapon deployed in orbit. US Air Force Secretary Troy Mei

India bowl with Bishnoi in as the only change

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains on the bench for the second T20I running. Afghanistan went in unchanged

Indias unemployment rate eases to 5% in August; rural rate falls to 4.1%

The latest labour data showed improving workforce participation alongside marginal declines in unemployment across the country, particularly in r

Faulty drains leave parts of Tiruchi waterlogged after heavy rain

Major Drug and Arms Trafficking Network Uncovered in Amritsar, Eight Arrested

Punjab Police dismantles three major drug and arms trafficking networks in Amritsar, arresting eight individuals and seizing significant quantiti

Sugreeva emerges heaviest among Dasara elephants

Sugreevas weight is higher than that of Srikanta, who had earlier emerged as the heaviest among the first batch of elephants with a weight of 5,7

India-Afghanistan 2nd T20I: India opt to field first

India lead the three-match series which is being hosted by Afghanistan 1-0, having won the opening T20I by seven wickets

UPI Transactions Above 2,000 To Attract 0.4% MDR

The revised UPI Merchant Discount Rate framework will come into effect from October 15, 2026, and will apply to select merchant transactions

1.84 lakh Ganesh idols immersed across five city corporations in Bengaluru on Monday

Bengaluru airport introduces Special Assistance Zone at Terminal 1

Rameswaram fishermen stage sit-in protest demanding retrieval of traditional beach land

Rucards Launches Rewardifi, a Global Rewards Technology Platform for Next-Generation Business Engagement

Business Engagement with an AI-driven rewards ecosystem designed to bring digital rewards, fulfilment, and redemption together, helping businesse

Inter-State, long distance buses to halt at terminals outside city soon

The move is aimed to curb vehicular congestion in Hyderabad and reduce pollution; private buses likely to operate from designated terminals and p

UPI Charges To Be 0.4% For Some Payments Above Rs 2,000. Free For Consumers

In 2014, ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst wore SpaceTex shirts on the ISS for six months; their fabric data helped inform clothes for future Mars crews

Innovative space experiments have focused on how fabrics can effectively manage astronaut sweat and heat during missions. These studies revealed

CPI(M) teams to assess drought conditions in Andhra Pradesh from September 16

Estimating the crop losses due to drought at more than 5 lakh crore, party State secretary Srinivasa Rao accuses the government of failing to ini

India Opts to Bowl First Against Afghanistan in Second T20I

India won the toss and chose to bowl first in the second T20I against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium, making a key player change. India Opts

Saudi Arabia issues alerts over possible attacks in Mecca, Jeddah amid ongoing Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia has issued brief alerts over possible attacks in the holy city of Mecca and in the Jeddah and Taif governorates as Iran-backed Houth

Dr. Reddys Laboratories launches Nivorzin India

The launch represents a significant milestone for Dr. Reddys, with Nivorzmarking its entry into biosimilar immuno-oncology in India

In 2013, Jay-Z invested about $2 million in Uber; 6 years later, his stake was estimated to be worth around $70 million

Grammy-winning rapper JAY-Z built a vast empire beyond music. His early $2 million Uber investment grew significantly in value. He also founded R

PNC Infratech dips 20% as NHAI bans for 3 years

Company sees little impact due to diversified project portfolio

NCBS Open Day 2026: A chance to explore research and facilities

Farmer-scientist interaction programme held in Wayanad

The programme highlighted the importance of scientific livestock management, balanced nutrition, and improved reproductive management for enhanci

Powerful Quote of the Day by Chanakya: 'A person should not be too honest...'- Thought-provoking life lessons on wisdom, trust and knowing when to speak

Powerful Quote of the Day by Chanakya: Chanakya reveals a stark truth about honesty. It can render one vulnerable. Just as the tallest trees are

Vice President to attend Telangana Liberation Day event at Parade Grounds on September 17