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Select UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR from October 15, capped at Rs 300. Despite the new charge, UPI remains cheaper under the headline rates than debit cards, which can carry MDR of up to 0.90 per cent, and credit cards, which typically range from 1.5-2.5 per cent.

Shabana Azmi expressed gratitude to Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur for a heartfelt birthday cake on her 75th birthday.

The couple visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple on Friday, accompanied by Ranveer's parents, just as they prepare to welcome their second child. Deepika wore an orange-and-purple traditional ensemble, while Ranveer chose a purple kurta with white trousers.

Swara Bhasker recalled her reaction to the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, saying she was upset by the judgment and messaged Muslim friends including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan to express that she was sorry and ashamed as a Hindu. Her remarks have resurfaced and drawn reactions on social medi

The CBI has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital, former chairman Anil D. Ambani, Satish Seth and others over an alleged Rs 2,684.57 crore fraud involving LIC. The agency is investigating alleged cheating, diversion and misappropriation of funds linked to LIC's Rs 3,900 crore investment in RCAP debentures.

A 50-member delegation of 1947 PoJK displaced persons will travel to New Delhi on September 20 and seek meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 21.

Gondhal, a Marathi thriller directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2027. The film, which explores relationships, betrayal and deception against the backdrop of Maharashtra's traditional Gondhal ritual, will compete in the Best International Feature Film category.

New Zealand's Parliament has passed legislation to implement its free trade agreement with India. The pact will eventually eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand's exports to India, while all Indian goods will receive duty-free access to New Zealand

Salman Khan scolded his driver after a fan's foot reportedly came under his car at a Ganpati event, while another video showed him protecting a young fan in crowds.

Gold and silver prices today, 18 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

According to media reports, Koli's body was found hanging from a rope inside a tea stall opposite the Lalmata Temple on Sapt Sarovar Road in the Bhupatwala area of North Haridwar. He had been working as a tea seller there for the past few days.

A birthday celebration in Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu, turned tragic after a dispute allegedly erupted over a cake prank, resulting in the fatal stabbing of Pawan Nair alias Sameer. Police have detained the main accused, Neeraj alias Anshu, and his brother, while investigating the recovery of the kukri, the role of two other youths who allegedly helped the accused leave the scene, and the family's suspicion of a possible premeditated conspiracy.

The regulator flagged promotional claims on NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 and also found a follow-up formula sample non-conforming with prescribed biotin requirements. No final penalty has been imposed on the company at this stage.

A Delhi man waiting at the Noida store told India Today Tech that he sold gold to buy an iPhone 18 Pro for his wife, who wanted the new Burgundy colour. The launch also saw buyers travelling from other cities and spending lakhs on the latest iPhone models.

'Daayra' is a gripping crime drama that chooses questions over easy answers. Meghna Gulzar keeps the film serious and grounded, while Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran give the story the emotional and moral weight it needs.

The Centre has introduced new passport rules, including revised validity for children and higher fees for passport-related services. Under the amended rules, passports issued to children below 15 years will be valid for five years or until they turn 18, whichever comes earlier.

Domestic passengers will pay a distance-based surcharge of 275 to 950 per sector, while international fuel charges can go up to 10,000 per sector depending on the destination. The revised charges will increase the overall ticket price for passengers booking IndiGo flights.

The celebrations were held as part of the month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. In Delhi, the NDMC organised the lighting of 1.25 lakh diyas at Vijay Chowk, while a Miyawaki forest initiative involving 10,000 native saplings was also launched at Lodhi Colony.

Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Several other prominent actors, including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Mahesh Babu, Mohanlal, Kangana Ranaut, and Anupam Kher, also shared their wishes.

The Sensex began at 74,575.24, up 260 points or 0.35 per cent, while the Nifty advanced 64 points or 0.28 per cent to 23,334.70.

Ranveer Singh visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings and was seen warmly interacting with fans despite being in the VVIP entry line. The actor continued greeting devotees even after his hand got twisted while shaking hands with the crowd and later took selfies and waved to fans.

Actor Shah Rukh Khan was seen performing Ganpati aarti inside Antilia after making a quiet entry to the Ambanis' celebration. A video of SRK from the Ganesh Chaturthi bash has emerged online.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, with political leaders from across parties extending birthday greetings. Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, Kiren Rijiju and Raghav Chadha wished Modi good health and a long life.

The decision comes amid reported differences with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata over leadership and the potential listing of Tata Sons. Tata Group shares gained following the announcement as investors reacted to the leadership continuity and renewed focus on a possible Tata Sons listing.

CBFC has been reconstituted by the Centre on Wednesday. Actors Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Suniel Shetty find their names on the 18-member panel. The new board has been constituted with immediate effect for a term of three years, or until further orders.

Prithvi Shaw's fiance Akriti Agarwal has announced that the couple have mutually decided to part ways, citing different goals and circumstances for their future. In an emotional Instagram post, Agarwal said they continue to love and care for each other but accept that their paths are not meant to be together.

India termed the incident unacceptable and unprofessional and cited the 1991 India-Pakistan agreement requiring naval vessels to maintain a minimum distance of three nautical miles in international waters. New Delhi also directed its diplomat in Islamabad to raise the matter with Pakistan's Foreign Ministry.

The US House of Representatives passed a Russia sanctions bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas, including India and China. India said it will take necessary steps to protect the country's trade and economic interests.

Katrina Kaif faced body-shaming and trolling on social media after her appearance at the Ganesh Utsav celebrations at Antilia. While some users criticised her post-pregnancy weight gain amid massive trolling, Alia Bhatt also showed her support by liking Katrina's latest pictures.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has fined Rapido operator Roppen Transportation Services Rs 10 lakh for misleading ride-booking prompts, unfair trade practices and dark patterns.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrated her traditional seemantham ceremony with husband and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation. Sharing pictures and videos from the intimate ceremony, Samantha explained the significance of the rituals, including Kalaa Aavarana.

Shah Rukh Khan surprised fans during an AskSRK session as he dropped a dialogue from his upcoming film King and reacted to its clash with Avengers: Doomsday. The actor also teased the film's trailer, action sequences, music and shared witty responses to several fan questions.

Bollywood stars including Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra and Ranveer Singh attended Mukesh and Nita Ambani's grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia.

The Delhi High Court dismissed PB Agro's plea challenging Maharashtra FDA show-cause notices issued to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over an alleged surrogate advertisement for Vimal pan masala, ruling that Maharashtra was the appropriate jurisdiction.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said he was honoured to be there and praised the vibrant atmosphere and energy. He encouraged people who have not experienced the celebrations to visit the famous Ganpati pandal in Mumbai.

The government has clarified that banks and payment system providers cannot levy charges on UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000. RuPay-powered debit card payments will also remain free of direct or indirect charges.

Sensex opened at 75,369.63, up 587.87 points or 0.79 per cent, while Nifty began trading at 23,576.15, higher by 178.05 points or 0.76 per cent.

The statement from China came two days after Modi and Xi met for bilateral talks and welcomed steady progress in relations between the two countries.

Oracle has begun another round of layoffs as it accelerates spending on AI infrastructure and data centres. The latest cuts follow a reduction of around 21,000 jobs in FY26, while Oracle plans capital expenditure of up to $95 billion in FY27.

The poster of Ladakhi feature film 'Birds on Ice' was released at PVR Leh by Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra. Directed by Sahil H. Shah, the film has been selected for the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere in October 2026.

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits across the world are observing September 14 as Balidan Diwas to honour those who lost their lives during decades of terrorism in Kashmir, with special tribute being paid to BJP leader Tika Lal Taploo, who was assassinated on September 14, 1989. The occasion also brings renewed focus on the community's long-standing demands for rehabilitation, employment, relief and a separate homeland.

Differences have emerged among Ladakh's Buddhist leadership over the outcome of the September 9 meeting with the Union Home Ministry. While veteran leader Thupstan Chhewang termed the talks fruitful and pointed to progress on constitutional safeguards, Sonam Wangchuk maintained that there had been no movement on the core demands and warned of a fresh padyatra from September 19 to 24.

A week after a fierce encounter in Doda, security forces recovered the decomposed body of a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from the high-altitude Seoj Dhar forest area. A night-enabled M4 rifle was also recovered. The development comes amid intensified counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent killing of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in Budgam.

Anantnag Police intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, conducting a cordon-and-search operation at 20 locations in Waghama and picking up 13 suspected drug peddlers. In separate operations, police also arrested three alleged drug peddlers and a long-pending NDPS absconder who had been evading arrest since 2009.

Security forces on Friday eliminated one terrorist during a 12-hour-long joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district. The operation was conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF following specific intelligence inputs.

The ruling National Conference and opposition BJP staged parallel demonstrations in Srinagar, trading accusations over governance, unfulfilled promises and statehood as police detained activists and blocked both marches from reaching their targets.

The Chatroo case in Kishtwar has taken a fresh turn with police arresting four more persons, including Health Department employees, amid allegations of an infant being swapped. A nurse has also been detained for questioning, while the SIT continues to investigate the alleged sexual assault, illegal pregnancy termination and death of the minor.

Ahead of India's 80th Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a massive wave of Tiranga rallies, with students, farmers, government employees, security personnel, youth and residents participating across cities, villages and border areas. From Jammu city to the Suchetgarh International Border and Srinagar, the celebrations have highlighted patriotism, national unity and growing public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, while observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Srinagar, paid tribute to the millions who suffered during the 1947 Partition and said its wounds continue to linger in India's collective consciousness. He urged people, particularly the youth, to learn from the past, reject communal bitterness and work towards peace, harmony, national unity and a Viksit Bharat

J&K Transport Minister Satish Sharma has reportedly sought the immediate removal of Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, accusing him of defiance, insubordination and bypassing the ministry. The letter, dated August 6, has gone viral on social media, though the government has neither confirmed nor denied its authenticity.