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The NPCI has deferred the proposed merchant discount rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions until immediately after Diwali, citing the festive season. The rollout, originally scheduled for October 15, will now take place on a revised date to be announced separately. Under the framework approved on September 15, eligible person-to-merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 would attract a 0.4% charge, capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 and above. Payments up to Rs 2,000 and eligible smal

A recent poll revealed that a majority of Americans think Donald Trump is profiting illegally or unethically from his presidency. The survey indicated that around 60% of respondents believe Trump is prioritising personal financial interests over helping regular citizens. Financial disclosures suggested Trump has received significant investments in cryptocurrency ventures since returning to office. Concerns about Trump's financial conduct varied widely among political affiliations, with many Demo

In this week's Offside, we examine how late-stage Ronaldo is becoming an embarrassment to his career.

Iran has issued a chilling warning as fears of a renewed U.S.-Iran war grow. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Tehran has warned that it could launch ground incursions into neighboring countries, target U.S. military personnel more aggressively, and attempt to sink American warships in the Middle East if Washington resumes its attacks.Iran is reportedly deploying ground forces along its borders, while civilian training courses in shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles and sniper rifles

Fresh U.S. and Israeli military aircraft activity around Iraq and the wider Middle East has fuelled speculation that preparations may be underway for another strike on Iran.Reports cited F-16s, F-35s and U.S. refuelling aircraft operating near or over Iraqi airspace, while Iran simultaneously carried out ballistic-missile launches near Yazd. However, there is still no confirmed evidence that a new attack on Iran has been ordered.

Watch the song 'Tomar Golpera' from the upcoming Bengali movie 'Begni Ronger Alo' starring Sohini Sarkar and Biswarup Chakraborty. 'Tomar Golpera' is sung by Lagnajita Chakraborty, with music composed by Pranjal Das, who has also penned the lyrics. The music arrangement is by Pranjal Das. Filled with love, emotions and unspoken feelings, this soulful melody captures the beautiful essence of romance. To know more about 'Tomar Golpera' from 'Begni Ronger Alo', watch the video. Check out the latest

Watch the song 'Preme Gelam Dube' from the upcoming Bengali movie 'Chirkut' starring Shamol Mawla and Azijun Mim. The song is sung by Rehaan Rasul, with music composed by Arafatul Hasan Shanto and lyrics penned by Pulak Aneel. The track is mixed and mastered by Sumon Parvez, with guitar by Pranto and harmonica by Asad Chowdhury. Directed by Muntashir Akib, 'Chirkut' is set to release in theatres on October 16. Filled with love, emotions and the feeling of losing oneself in romance, 'Preme Gelam

Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders marched to the Supreme Court to challenge the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. However, their 124-page petition has not been cleared for listing after the registry flagged 14 procedural defects. These reportedly include illegible and missing pages, incomplete authorisation documents, a court fee shortfall and missing digital records. The objections are procedural, not a ruling on the petitions merits. The defects must be rectified before th

Newly released 911 calls are revealing the chaos that followed Christa Pikes botched execution in Tennessee. Pike survived two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital on September 30, but emergency responders faced confusion over whether medical assistance was needed at Riverbend Prison. Audio obtained by the Associated Press captures conflicting messages and a delay of nearly 30 minutes before officials confirmed the emergency. The case raises fresh questions about the failed execution

Watch the song 'Welcome to the Paradise' from the Telugu movie 'The Paradise' starring Nani, Sonali Kulkarni and others. The song is sung by Siddharth Basrur, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander and lyrics penned by Heisenberg. The film is written and directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of SLV Cinemas. The technical crew also includes cinematographer Ch Sai, editor Navin Nooli and production designer Avinash Kolla. To know more about 'Welcome to

Watch the song 'Deva Panduranga' from the upcoming Marathi movie 'Paach Futaacha Bachchan' starring Shruti Madhudeep, Gauri Nalawade, Shashank Shende and Chinmayee Sumeet. The song is sung by Aanandi Joshi, with music composed by Niranjan Pedgaonkar and lyrics penned by Pradip Awate. The music has been programmed and produced by Niranjan Pedgaonkar, with mixing and mastering by Ajinkya Dhapre. Written and directed by Kaustubh Ramesh Deshpande, the film is produced by Rahul Karnik and Orpheus Stu

Watch the song 'Celebration Song' from the Telugu movie 'Premane Oorilo' starring Shreeraam, Rangayana Raghu, Thapaswini Poonacha and Ramika Shivu. The song is sung by Tushar, Rakesh and Aswini Rathode, with music composed by Sunaad Gowtham and lyrics penned by Rambabu Gosala. Saketh Komanduri supervised the song, which was recorded at SK Studios. Directed by Manoj Kumar, the film is produced by Chandu Srinivas, Suresh Kondeti and Mamatha Devendra M under Maharatna Productions, SK Pictures and V

Watch the Official Title Teaser from the movie 'Killer' starring Jyothi Poorvaj, Poorvaaj, Manish Gilada, Chandra Kanth Kollu. 'Killer' movie is directed by Poorvaaj. To know more about 'Killer' title teaser, watch the video. Check out the latest movie teasers, new movie title teasers, trending movie teasers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Anduril Industries has unveiled the Steelfin family of surface-to-air interceptor missiles, specifically crafted to meet evolving air defense requirements. These advanced interceptors efficiently neutralize threats such as drones and cruise missiles while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Their modular design allows for tailored configurations across diverse missions, streamlining production. Full-rate manufacturing is anticipated to commence by late 2028 or early 2029 following rigorous testing.

A 22-year-old gym trainer, Arif Shaikh, has been taken into custody following grave accusations from a 23-year-old woman. She alleges that Arif raped her multiple times under the guise of a promise of marriage and coerced her into changing her religion. The complainant further claims that he deceived several women and recorded intimate videos without their consent.

A Dogs Perfect Christmas: Watch the Official trailer from english Web series 'A Dogs Perfect Christmas' starring Milo Ventimiglia and Dennis Quaid. A Dogs Perfect Christmas is directed by Cathryn Michon. To know more about The Body, watch the video. Check out the latest english trailer, new series trailer, trending english series trailer, Cathryn Michon's videos at Etimes - Times of India Entertainment.

The Strait of Hormuz is facing renewed maritime security concerns after six vessel-related attack incidents were reportedly recorded in and around the strategic waterway on October 11. Reports citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) say one vessel was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle, while other ships were reportedly hit by unidentified projectiles. The available details remain limited, and responsibility for each incident has not been independently established. The Stra

Enjoy the latest Hindi song 'Heer' featuring Jibraan Khan and Naila Grrewal. The music for this soulful track has been composed by Rochak Kohli, with vocals by Varun Jain and Madhubanti Bagchi and heartfelt lyrics penned by Gurpreet Saini. The music video for 'Heer' has been skillfully directed by Sameeha Sabnis. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Hindi video song 'Heer' and immerse yourself in its beautiful melodies. For more Hindi songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of

The F-35, Russias Su-57 and Indias AMCA represent three different paths to fifth-generation fighter capability. But which direction can India take as China advances its stealth fighter programme and Pakistans reported interest in the J-35 draws attention?At Exercise Tarang Shakti, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh revealed that US personnel restricted Indian officials access to the F-35. He also clarified that the US had made no formal offer to sell the aircraft to India.Meanwhil

Ajay Devgns Drishyam 3: The Conclusion continues its impressive box office run as the film closes in on the 500 crore worldwide milestone. The latest boost comes from Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who praised the Hindi film for bringing the much-loved journey to a befitting end. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shriya Saran and Prakash Raj. With strong box office numbers and appreciation from Mohanlal, Drishyam 3 continues to make headlines.

Watch the Official Promo from Tamil movie 'Jailer 2' starring Superstar Rajinikanth. 'Jailer 2' movie is written and directed by Nelson and produced by Sun Pictures. The movie is slated to release in cinemas worldwide on October 15, 2026. To know more about 'Jailer 2' promo watch the video. Check out the latest Tamil trailers, new movie trailers, trending Tamil movie trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Nasas Perseverance rover has surpassed Opportunity by covering 45.22 km on Mars in five and a half years. The rover broke this record on October 11, during its 2,006th Martian day of the mission. Perseverance's autonomous navigation has been vital, accounting for over 90 percent of its driving distance. Additionally, it has discovered signs of ancient microbial activity and explored geological features within Jezero Crater.

Stock market rally today: BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,033.78, up 1,109 points or 1.54%. Nifty50 closed at 22,721.95, up 359 points or 1.60%.The rally added more than Rs 4.12 lakh crore to the combined market capitalisation of listed companies, taking the total to Rs 470 lakh crore.

Smriti Mandhana remains the highest-ranked batter in the ICC womens ODI rankings with 790 rating points. Harmanpreet Kaur maintains her place in the top ten at ninth position. The T20I batting rankings feature three Indian players, with Shafali Verma leading in fourth place. Indian bowlers dominate the T20I bowling rankings, with Shree Charani in the top spot. India maintains a strong presence in both ODI and T20I team rankings.

A bomb threat targeting a Delta Air Lines passenger jet has triggered an emergency security response at Israels Ben Gurion Airport. According to Israels Channel 12, the aircraft was moved to a remote area after landing following an anonymous warning that explosives were on board.Passengers are being evacuated as security teams inspect the plane. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have yet to confirm whether explosives were found or whether the threat was credible.The lates

I wanted to learn a fighting game so that if this happened again, I could defend myselfAsian Games bronze medallist Suchika Tariyal opens up about the childhood incident that led her towards combat sports, her early struggles and how she found her way into Judo.In this TOISA Spotlight excerpt, Suchika reflects on a deeply personal experience that became a turning point in her journey.

The Body: Watch the Official trailer from english Web series 'The Body' starring Josh Cruddas and Al Sapienza. The Body is directed by Quinn Shephard. To know more about The Body, watch the video. Check out the latest english trailer, new series trailer, trending english series trailer, Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer's videos at Etimes - Times of India Entertainment.

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Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes explains why fitness is crucial in modern cricket, highlighting Virat Kohlis influence on Team India and how athleticism can give players a competitive edge.

Rajinikanth fans are leaving no stone unturned to pray for the success of Jailer 2! Ahead of the films scheduled October 15 release, fans in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, created a special rangoli featuring the films title at the entrance of Arulmigu Selva Vinayagar Temple in Srirangam. The celebrations also included floral decorations, traditional lamps, photographs related to the film and special prayers for the superstars upcoming release.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shares an Instagram video from the INDIA bloc's protest march towards the Supreme Court in Delhi amid protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

A video from Damoh district hospital in Madhya Pradesh has gone viral, allegedly showing a patients mother cleaning the hospital floor.According to the woman, her son was suffering from diarrhoea. Reports suggest that after the patient soiled the floor during treatment, hospital staff asked the woman to clean it instead of calling a sanitation worker.

Devotees offer prayers to Lord Ganesha during the morning aarti at Mumbais famous Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, seeking blessings for prosperity, happiness and the removal of obstacles.

ASA shares a breathtaking video capturing the view of Earth setting from space during its Artemis II mission around the Moon. The space agency has also released hundreds of new images and hours of audio from the mission, along with the Artemis II Preliminary Lunar Science Report.