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MDR on UPI: What consumers and merchants need to know?

The proposed MDR (merchant discount rate) regime for UPI transactions aims to make the UPI ecosystem, a self-sustaining platform, while ensuring

Allies should oppose UCC if they disagree with BJP ideology: Owaisi

Bhopal: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday, September 15, said if the NDA constituent parties s

Pourakarmikas seek better safety, healthcare and welfare benefits

Two Kuki women killed in Manipur

Attack by armed assailants less than 48 hours after two separate strikes killing four people, including a couple, on Sunday; in protest, Kuki-Zo

AIUDF fields Badruddin Ajmal from Nagaon Lok Sabha seat

State Congress president Gaurav Gogoi says the BJP panicked and sought Ajmals help

Sex Racket Busted Near Anugola Old Bus Stand; Kingpin

Anugola Special Squad police busted a major sex racket operating out of a residence in Amalapada. Three men, including the kingpin, were arrested

Madras Sanskrit College and Articul8 AI launch model to make Sanskrit searchable, verifiable and traceable to source

AI tool should not just be to restore Sanskrit to its old glory, but to anchor its knowledge and influence for future generation according to FM

Minister asks SIDCO to take up infrastructure works at Kurichi industrial estate

Goyal-Greer meeting likely on G20 sidelines in Milwaukee

India expects the bilateral trade agreement and other pending issues to figure in talks

Indias exports to US rise 21.83%, China shipments jump 52.35% in August

The latest trade data showed strong growth across key markets, even as Indias shipments to some major destinations declined during August.

Brahmotsavams: Chief Minister Naidu offers silk vastrams to Tirumala temple

He carries the pair of vastrams on his head and makes the customary offering on behalf of the State government

Farmer dies in tiger attack in Chamarajanagar

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WTO warns global output could fall up to 10% without stronger multilateral trade rules

Shifting economic power, rising state intervention, digitalisation, the green transition, and geopolitical tensions are making cooperation more c

After three months, West Bengal court frees man detained on suspicion of being a Bangladeshi national

CBAM: India working with the EU to secure recognition for accreditation body, verification agencies

Government helps exporters prepare for CBAM compliance and emissions verification requirements

T.N. government notifies Mental Healthcare Regulations

The regulations prescribe minimum standards including for infrastructure, staffing, professional qualifications, and patient care for mental heal

Quantum cybersecurity startup QClairvoyance plans Finland foray

Quantum cybersecurity makes up about 90% of QClairvoyances revenue, primarily from the BFSI sector, with an order book under 50 lakh

Encourage a reverse brain drain to move from generics to innovation: Clincial research industry

The Centre has shown its intent with the 10,000 crore BioPharma Shakti funding announcement, among other things, but to move into the innovation

Indias gold imports fall 57.75% in August after import duty hike

The sharp decline came even as silver shipments surged, while cumulative gold imports during April-August remained marginally higher year-on-year

Dr. Reddys forays into Indias biosimilar immuno-oncology market, launches Nivorz

In 2025, the immuno-oncology market in India was estimated to be around 3,900 crore and predominantly driven by checkpoint inhibitors such as niv

People should come forward to guide CPI(M): Baby

Party national general secretary says people should point out its mistakes, aberrations, and confusions at a public rally marking culmination of

POCSO court sentences man to 15 years for rape of minor in West Godavari

Software engineer jumps from 6th floor of Madhapur hostel, dies

Hyderabad: A 23-year-old software engineer died by jumping from the sixth floor of a hostel in Madhapur on Tuesday, September 15. The deceased wa

CPI-M Leader Criticizes Government for Proposed UPI Charges and Economic Burdens

Hannan Mollah criticizes proposed UPI charges, raising concerns over financial burdens on the public and judicial transparency in New Delhi. CPI-

NSE expects short-term impact on transaction volumes from UPI MDR charges

The new framework marks a significant shift in the pricing structure for large digital merchant payments after years of zero charges.

Editorial. Russia calculus

Delhis diplomacy with Moscow affirms strategic autonomy

Illegal transporting of minerals: Collector, SP visit check posts on Kanniyakumari Kerala border

Afghanistan Post 159/8 Against India In 2nd T20I

While Jasprit Bumrah delivered another impressive return of 4-1-25-1, Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi claimed one wicket apiece: Reports

From Jharkhand and Bihar to Indias chip lines: why semiconductor jobs are open to everyone

ISM CEO Amitesh Kumar Sinha on why semiconductor jobs in India are open to every student and stream, from Sanands shop floor to chip design.

Distribution of Rajanna Kodelu Resumes in Vemulawada

Collector-led panel ensures transparent distribution to poor, small and marginal farmers

'Stop The Gimmicks': Indias Savage Message To Pak On Masood Azhar Hunt, Raised Bounty

Pakistan has increased its reward for information leading to the capture of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar. But India has dismissed the move

Rise and Fall season 2: List of 7 confirmed contestants with pics

Mumbai: The buzz around Rise and Fall Season 2 is getting louder, and the first set of contestants appears to be taking shape. After a successful

Greek proverb of the day: The man outside the dance knows many songs - a lesson on perspective and decision-making

Proverb of the day: Offering advice from a distance can be effortless, especially when one is removed from the challenges at hand. A wise Greek p

Plans to celebrate Kittur Utsav in grand manner, says Satish Jarkiholi

With Congress and CPI entering bypoll fray, Thattanchavady constituency is looking at a multi-cornered contest

According to a release from the Election Department, two candidates have filed their nominations on Tuesday. The AINRC, Congress, DMK and CPI can

'When you have bad incentives, unsurprisingly': Witness drops Obamacare shocker at House hearing

Muslim Leaders Reject Uniform Civil Code, Cite Cultural Diversity

Muslim leaders in Bareilly oppose the proposed Uniform Civil Code, arguing it undermines Sharia and ignores Indias cultural diversity. Muslim Lea

Taylor Swift spent years rebuilding her music empire after losing her first 6 albums; in 2025, she finally bought back the original masters

Taylor Swift acquired the master recordings of her first six albums. She purchased these original masters from Shamrock Capital in May 2025. This

Highest retail inflation under Modi is 4.8%, under UPA it was almost 10%, says Joshi

Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said retail inflation, which has risen to 4

Dara Singh's plea for release rejected by Odisha govt in Graham Staines murder; know all about the 1999 case

Hindutva activist Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh's plea for premature release from prison in the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Stain

Couple arrested in Adilabad for extorting 81,600 by exploiting mans superstitious beliefs

For Flipkart, Kolkata now fastest-growing hub for kidswear makers

The Kolkata-based kidswear sellers are witnessing around 30 per cent year-on-year growth in sales

Watch: Gurugram hit-and-run accused arrested; police add attempt-to-murder charge

Gurugram Police have arrested Kalyan Bainsla in Rajasthan following a viral video showing a car intentionally hitting a woman biker on Golf Cours

Cleartrip looks beyond flights, targets 35% non-air business

Flights make up 80% of the companys revenue, but growing non-air revenue indicates a strategic shift in response to a competitive online travel m

Flipkart creates 2.5 lakh festive-season jobs, 75,000 for first-time entrants

New opportunities to span 7,000-plus Ekart facilities; 60% of hiring to be in last-mile delivery.

Telangana: 23-Year-Old Software Engineer Dies by Suicide in Madhapur

The deceased has been identified as Yashwanth, a native of Pathapatnam in Andhra Pradeshs Srikakulam district: Reports

Seven former Australia captains appeal for Imran Khan

Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Kim Hughes, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh signed the letter to Australias Foreign Ministe

Seven former Australia captains appeal for Imran Khan

Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Kim Hughes, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh signed the letter to Australias Foreign Ministe

Centralised Kitchen To Prepare Breakfast for Karimnagar District Students Opens Today

Centralised facility to serve nutritious meals to 680 government institutions across 17 mandals

Nitish and Arshdeep Shine as India Targets 160 Runs Against Afghanistan in Second T20

In the second T20 match, Afghanistan sets India a target of 160 runs after losing eight wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Nitish and Arshdeep Shin

In 2015, Beyonce accepted about $6 million in Uber stock instead of cash for a performance; 4 years later, the company went public at an $82 billion valuation

Beyonc and Uber story remains a striking example of how celebrity culture, technology startups and equity compensation converged during Silicon V

Psychology says people who never leave home without a water bottle may share this behavioral tendency

Carrying a water bottle everywhere does not necessarily mean someone is anxious, overly focused on hydration, exceptionally disciplined or especi

Rajya Sabha member Nagaraj takes exception to KPCC presidents statement

Rajya Sabha member Nagaraj takes exception to KPCC presidents statement

Adilabad: Basar Temple Key Structures to Be Completed Ahead of Godavari Pushkaralu

The queue complex, Prakara Raja Gopuram, Prasada Complex, main entrance Arch, quarters and guest houses would be completed before the Godavari Pu

TG TET answer key, response sheet 2026 OUT at tgtet.aptonline.in; know how to raise objections

The Telangana TET provisional answer key, response sheet 2026 has been released. The candidates can check and download TG TET answer key, respons

Mukulam portal to ensure equal opportunities for students in entrance tests: Keralam Minister

Mukulam will provide higher secondary and vocational higher secondary students free AI-based training to prepare them for entrance tests such as

Mukulam portal to ensure equal opportunities for students in entrance tests: Keralam Minister

Mukulam will provide higher secondary and vocational higher secondary students free AI-based training to prepare them for entrance tests such as

In 1995, John D. Liu filmed 1 Loess Plateau project in China where slopes were terraced, vegetation restored and water managed. 25 years later, 35,000 sq km had recovered

China's Loess Plateau, once severely eroded, underwent significant ecological recovery. Communities actively participated in restoration efforts,

Delhi government doubles monthly incentive for ASHA workers to Rs 6,000

The Delhi government has made a significant decision by approving an increase in monthly incentives for ASHA workers, raising their payments from

Bihar Prepares for Usna Rice Production in Every District for Kharif Season 2026-27

The Bihar government is set to produce Usna rice in every district for the 2026-27 Kharif season, enhancing procurement transparency. Bihar Prepa

Odisha AI CoE gets MeitY nod, Blue Cloud to invest 4 crore in centre

STPI will implement the Bhubaneswar centre under the IndiaAI Mission, with Blue Cloud providing funding, industry leadership, mentorship and stra

IMA Haryana withdraws call to suspend Ayushman Bharat services

Woman found dead in locked Badarpur room; husband investigated

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Delhi minister chairs first meeting on student accommodation, safety

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Hyderabad-based Software engineer drowns in Sokileru stream, five colleagues rescued

Hyderabad-based Software engineer drowns in Sokileru stream, five colleagues rescued

How 285 reef balls are turning an ocean desert into a thriving ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labradors Placentia Bay

A team of ocean scientists in Newfoundland and Labrador are turning one ocean dead zone into a thriving marine ecosystem and the live camera capt

As Silicon Valley's own scientists warn of human extinction, China pitches itself as the adult in the AI room

China advocates for global artificial intelligence governance and international cooperation. Leading AI figures in the US have issued stark warni

TGNPDCL Bags Two National Awards

Chief Engineer Surender received the Adopting AI in Energy Award at an event organised by The Economic Times on September 10.

India deeply concerned about blockades in Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, says govt.

Oil supplies from the Red Sea region have not been affected so far, says the Ministry of External Affairs; Oman is helping with search operations

Deepavali sales launched at Co-optex outlets in Coimbatore

Deepavali sales launched at Co-optex outlets in Coimbatore

Court to decide Bhardwaj

New Delhi: A Delhi court, which on Tuesday, September 15, granted three weeks interim bail to Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, issued a sl

CCPA penalises Rapido for misleading tipping prompts

The action follows a sector-wide examination of cab and bike-taxi aggregator platforms to examine practices relating to pre-ride tipping and dyna

Shadows in the Sal: Black Panthers Rise in Nayagada

Nayagada and Satkosia forests report a rise in rare black panthers after camera-trap confirmation, with elephants up from 33 to 48 and prey speci

M.B. Patil dismisses B.P. Yatnals claim about signature campaign against Siddaramaiah

M.B. Patil dismisses B.P. Yatnals claim about signature campaign against Siddaramaiah

India calls Pak's reward on JeM chief Azhar 'gimmick'; says in talks with Malaysia over Zakir Naik

Army chief Dhiraj Seth heads to Russia amid push to deepen defence ties

Sources say a key issue likely to figure in the discussions is the availability of spare parts and supplies for Russian-origin equipment currentl

AIDWA protests in Shimla over relocation of Kamla Nehru Hospital gynaecology services

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Canada will be stronger, more resilient, more independent after US trade war: Carney

CM reviews draft Keralam State Elderly Persons (Care and Protection) Bill

One of its thrust areas is transformation of the care-giving sector into a professional mechanism

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of woman assault in Banswara

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Vodafone Idea appoints Gopika Pant as Additional Director on Board

Gopika Pant will assume her role starting September 17 for a period of 5 years with over 40 years of legal experience

Vijay was new too: DMKs Paranthaman brushes aside outsider tag

Kishau dam will increase water availability in Yamuna, says Haryana CM

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the signing of a pact among six states rega

Drug Control raids expose painkiller sale violations at 55 medical shops in Andhra Pradesh

Officials seize 7,550 Tramadol injections and uncover fake bills after five persons are arrested in Eluru district for allegedly selling the pain

Drug Control raids expose painkiller sale violations at 55 medical shops in Andhra Pradesh

Officials seize 7,550 Tramadol injections and uncover fake bills after five persons are arrested in Eluru district for allegedly selling the pain

India, China open to talks to address trade imbalance, supply chain issues

Commerce Secretary says this is work in progress and both sides are engaging on trade in a positive manner