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OPINION | Who will bear UPI charges?

Politics has begun in right earnest over the issue of levying merchant discount rate on high-value UPI transactions. Leader of Opposition in Lok

India eyes world finals spot ahead of high-stakes Davis Cup tie against South Korea

For the first time in nearly three decades, Team India stands on the precipice of a major Davis Cup breakthrough. They won their last quarterfina

ED Secures Conviction in LIC Check Fraud and Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has secured a conviction against Sameer Joshi in a money laundering case linked to LIC check fraud. ED Secures Convic

Karur Bypass Road chokes with chaotic traffic, unchecked roadside parking

Listing will provide Tata Sons more power to fund Groups big projects: InGovern

A public Tata Sons would be better equipped to allocate capital between established businesses and newer ventures, says InGovern

Government Increases EPFO Salary Cap, Expanding Social Security for Workers

The Indian government raises the EPFO salary limit, enhancing social security for millions of workers across the country. Government Increases EP

Indian dentist dies after collapsing at home in Sharjah

Sharjah: A 32-year-old Indian dentist and mother of two died after collapsing at her home in Sharjahs Al Qasimia area on Monday morning, Septembe

Hair caught in generator, 11-year-old girl dies at Ganesh procession in Chittoor

Prasanna Sri was sitting beside the generator set that lit the procession at Damarapakam village, Nagari police say; she died on the way to hospi

Pet owners turn out to be biggest takers of air purifiers

Pet owners represent about 17 per cent of the consumer voice for air purifiers

Veena Murthy Vijay on receiving the SNA Award and celebrating 50 years of her dance school

Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan, helmed by dance exponent Veena Murthy Vijay, celebrates 50 years with the Samanvay Arts Festival

Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden

According to the data presented by the government covering 2021-22 to 2025-26, low-value exports account for a significant share of shipping bill

Man gets 15 days jail for assaulting home guard on traffic duty

Hyderabad:A Nampally court has sentenced a 40-year-old man to 15 days simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 3,050 for assaulting a home gu

Punjab Congress President Criticizes Center Over UPI Tax Imposition

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Wading criticizes the central government for imposing a tax on UPI transactions over 2,000. Punjab Con

Samsung India expects double-digit growth in H2 appliances biz on festive demand

The company is encouraged by its festive sales in 2026, which started with Onam in Kerala and are expected to continue the momentum

11,346 seized vehicles clogging Bengaluru police stations to be shifted

The accumulation of vehicles has not only created a shortage of space at police stations but has also resulted in vehicles spilling onto roads an

iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing ASMR | TechPulse

iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing ASMR | TechPulse

GJC seeks review of 67% hike in gold hallmarking fee

GJC said it supports mandatory hallmarking for purity assurance and consumer protection but calls for a transparent cost assessment and stakehold

BOXING | Asiad medallists to book berths in LA28 qualifier Worlds

Traffic diversions in Erode for Vinayaka procession

Have never known or met Disha Salian: Aaditya Thackeray says 'smear campaign against me a political agenda'

Aaditya Thackeray denies knowing Disha Salian, calling allegations politically motivated. He stated he never met or knew Sushant Singh Rajput's f

Nunc Smart Coffee Maker | Quick Review

Nunc Smart Coffee Maker | Quick Review

Owaisi Should Understand Islamic Teachings Before Opposing UCC, Says Acharya Pramod Krishnam

Acharya Pramod Krishnam criticizes Owaisis stance on UCC, urging him to grasp Islamic principles of equality. Owaisi Should Understand Islamic Te

New eel species described from Arabian Sea, named after CMFRI

New species, named Ariosoma cmfriense, was collected from the waters off Kollam in Keralam at a depth of about 300 m in January 2026

India emerges as IWG's 3rd-largest growth mkt with 43 new location signings

IWG signed 43 new locations in India in the first half of 2026, making the country its third-largest growth market globally and its fastest-growi

RSS affiliate opposes proposed MDR on UPI transactions above 2,000

Swadeshi Jagran Manch co-convener Ashwani Mahajan says UPI transaction fee is most unfortunate, demeaning an achievement of Bhara

Powerloom associations seek higher wages for Pongal dhoti, saree production

CBIC plans wider AI use, unified portal to ease customs compliance costs

CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi says AI, machine learning and real-time analytics can lower transaction costs and help create a near-touchless cus

UP Teacher Recruitment 2026: Yogi govt announces over 15,000 PRT, PGT vacancies, applications begin today

The Yogi government has announced vacancies for 15,012 teacher posts. The vacancies has been announced for 897 Assistant Teacher (Affiliated Prim

ASIAN GAMES 2026 | Greater emphasis on cultural sensitivity as Indian athletes arrive in Japan

Badruddin Ajmal, Nagaon Bypoll And His Possible Return To Parliament

Badruddin Ajmal's candidature was announced a day before the deadline for filing nominations.

Kolkata High Court Dismisses PIL Against Mamata Banerjee Over Bangladesh Comments

The Kolkata High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation against Mamata Banerjee regarding her comments on Bangladesh during a public ra

Dubai approves 80km New Fourth Corridor road project connecting Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Dubai has approved an eighty-kilometer New Fourth Corridor road project. This significant infrastructure development will connect Abu Dhabi and S

Alliance For Future: EU Chief Pitches Associate Member Status For Canada

Von der Leyen told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that, as democracies face a fracture in the international rules-based system, Brussels a

'Guerrilla warfare against irrelevance': Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India & South Asia

'Guerrilla warfare against irrelevance': Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India & South Asia

Varshney re-appointed as SEBI whole-time member till 2029

Varshney heads departments including corporate finance, corporation finance investigation, integrated surveillance and legal affairs, among other

70 Pc Of Urban Indians Surveyed Want To Retire Before 60: Report

About 70 per cent of urban Indians would like to retire before the traditional retirement age of 58-60 if their financial needs are fully taken c

Meta not just an 'intermediary', has greater responsibility: Govt

Government officials made the comments a day after Meta agreed to report child safety-related matters directly to the cybercrime portal managed b

Hyderabad Police book 5 fake number plate cases in a week

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police booked five criminal cases in one week against people using fake number plates on multiple vehicles. Acco

Need To Carry On League Winning Momentum: Arsenals Ben White

Winning the first four games of the season has given us a lot of confidence to go on and win the Premier League on the trot Arsenals Ben White

CPI(M) Offices Vandalized in Howrah, BJP Denies Involvement

CPI(M) offices in Howrah were vandalized, with the party blaming BJP for the attack, which the BJP has denied. CPI(M) Offices Vandalized in Howra

Top news of the day: India, Pakistan naval vessels collide; MEA summons Pakistan envoy; Cabinet approves raising EPFO wage ceiling to 25,000 per month, and more

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'Pun intended!': Kennedy vs Booker turns hilarious! Big Brain jab leaves Senate Caucus laughing

Hyderabad: Numaish 2027 needs this 30-year-old popcorn shop

Popcorn is usually treated as an afterthought, a mindless movie-theatre crunch or a basic microwave snack. In Hyderabad, however, a single local

The Myth of Corporate Safety: Why Employer Health Insurance is Not Enough

Corporate health cover may offer convenience, but low limits, co-payments and employment-linked protection can leave families financially exposed

Ganeshotsav 2026: Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences of 9 Food Establishments, Seizes 225 Kg Khoya in Mumbai

The Maharashtra FDA inspected 38 food establishments during its Ganeshotsav drive.

Aditya Birla Group entity seeks GIFT City nod to enter aircraft leasing

The proposed venture comes as GIFT Citys aircraft-leasing ecosystem expands, with 37 entities operating and 412 aviation assets as of June 2026

RML lab system non-functional two years after installation, patients continue to face delays

Women's Premier League 2027 To Be Staged From January 14 To February 7

The Player Retention deadline is set for September 28

GIFT City jumps nine places to 37th in global financial centres ranking

The report highlighted GIFT City as one of 15 international centres expected to grow significantly in importance over the next two to three years

Indian High Commissioner Meets Bangladeshs Tourism Minister to Enhance Air Services

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi discusses improving air connectivity and tourism with Bangladeshs Tourism Minister. Indian High Commissio

Looking Forward to Learn From Carrick: Youri Tielemans

Playing at Old Trafford for the first time as an opponent was a big moment for me; the atmosphere, the crowd, everything about it was amazing Yo

India expresses concern over drone attack on Makkah, calls for West Asia peace and stability

India voiced deep concern regarding a recent drone attack near Makkah. Saudi authorities intercepted and destroyed a drone sent by Houthi militan

Renukaswamy murder case accused bypassed rules to speak to his wife, warder assisted him: Prison officials

Prison authorities found that Pradosh had allegedly registered his wifes mobile number under another inmates name by falsely showing it as the nu

In 2012, Idaho man built a bed for a child sleeping on the floor; now 396,000 beds delivered

RPF-GRP team cracks theft case in Erode, recovers valuables

'Will Work For All': AIDUF Chief After Filing Nomination For Nagaon Bypolls

Badruddin Ajmal said education, healthcare and flood and erosion-related issues would be among his priorities.

IPL Auction To Make India Return, Says League Chairman Arun Dhumal

The past three editions of the auction were held in Dubai, Jeddah (mega auction) and Abu Dhabi

Madhya Pradesh Government Renames Water Corporation to Enhance Focus on Cleanliness

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announces the renaming of the water corporation to enhance its focus on water development and sanitatio

Mahua Moitra Alleges Eggs Hurled At Her By BJP Workers In Nadia

TMC MP Says Protesters Waved Black Flags And Raised Go Back Slogans

Hyderabad has a free reading haven with 16,000+ books

The lost art of sitting quietly with a book seems to be slowly disappearing in a world of endless scrolling, short videos and constant notificati

In graphs | Why private banks and foreign UPI apps stand to gain from the MDR charge

The Hindu analysed data from the NPCI to find out how much money can be made from the MDR charge on UPI transactions and who stands to gain the m

Small exporters get compliance relief as govt removes RCMC requirement for shipments up to Rs 3 lakh

The government has removed the requirement of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Certificate of Registration for export consignmen

US pilot turns 60 tons of old boats into cement fuel as 200,000 fiberglass hulls face retirement every year

Thousands of old fiberglass boats are difficult and expensive to recycle, leaving many destined for landfills or abandonment. A Rhode Island pilo

Thousands of old fiberglass boats have nowhere to go, so Rhode Island project is shredding them and sending them to cement kilns

Thousands of old fiberglass boats are difficult and expensive to recycle, leaving many destined for landfills or abandonment. A Rhode Island pilo

Revanth Reddy Invites Singapore Firms to Invest in Telangana

During the meeting, the Singapore representatives expressed their willingness to set up a semiconductor industry in Telangana

US Wants H-1B For Top Talent, Not Cheap Labour, Says Vice-President Vance

Intellectual property: MAHE workshop highlights need for commercialisation

Workshop brings together experts and participants to explore various aspects of intellectual property, technology transfer, commercialisation and

Anant Nag, Kannada actor, to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for contribution to Indian cinema

Anant Nag, Kannada actor, to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for contribution to Indian cinema.

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends 'Yuva Sankalp Diwas', urges youth to adopt three resolutions for developed Uttarakhand

INR stays weak tracking a strong greenback overseas and foreign fund outflows

The Indian rupee stayed weak for the seventh consecutive session, declining 7 paise to 95.95 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, tr

Microsoft India's Puneet Chandok: AI won't take your jobit'll unbundle it, and that changes work

Hero Motors IPO subscribed 1.38 times

The offer received bids for 12.26 crore shares as against 8.86 crore shares on offer.

Mystery Woman Enters Death Probe Of Sushant Singh's Ex-Manager Disha Salian

Constable Santosh Kachirat Gungune's statement, recorded on June 15, 2020, cited information he received from a hospital doctor that Salian was b

Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000; 51 lakh employees to benefit

The revision follows a 12-year gap and reflects sustained wage growth, rising incomes and continued expansion of formal employment, the governmen

Parveen Hooda returns to Asian Games with lost Hangzhou medal on her mind

Boxer Parveen Hooda aims for a medal at the Asian Games after a ban. She lost her previous bronze and Olympic quota due to a suspension. Hooda ha

BJP Legislator Rameshwar Sharma Responds to Owaisis Remarks Amid UCC Debate

BJPs Rameshwar Sharma challenges Owaisis comments on missile threats during UCC protests in Bhopal, sparking a heated political exchange. BJP Leg

Police complaint filed after KPCC chief defends Umar Khalid

Bengaluru: A police complaint has been filed against Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president BK Hariprasad following his remarks de

Naidu wants 5,000 Venkateswara temples in Andhra; Mauritius, New Zealand want theirs, he says

Reviewing TTD plans, the Chief Minister calls for integrating its hospitals, a net-zero Tirumala and Tirupati, and a skywalk linking the railway

Datanomics: Remittances to India from Aus, Saudi cost double the UN target

India's remittance flows are rising, but high transfer costs and limited UPI links show the need for wider cross-border payment connectivity

Why Yemens Houthis Have Only Grown Stronger Through Years of War

Houthis are the most committed, the most ideologically pure and the most aggressive, says experts

Indian bonds rise on short covering before Fed decision

Indian government bonds saw gains as crude oil prices retreated from recent highs. Traders squared short positions before the Federal Reserve's a

Over 17K children Need Trauma Care After Nepal Glacier Floods, UNICEF Warns

UNICEF has warned that at least 17,000 children affected by the August26 glaciertriggered floods in Nepal urgently require mental health and psyc

In 2018, Salesforce CEO called Facebook new cigarette, he has a similar warning

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff cautioned AI firms about repeating social media's past harms. He urged technology developers to embrace ethical pract

Cow Creek Wildfire: Florida forest rebounds with flowers and pollinators; shows fire-shaped ecology

TTD to offer Rs 2 lakh insurance to devotees; Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu announces major temple development plans

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will offer insurance coverage to every devotee through LIC. The temple trust also plans to construct new Srivari t

Congress March in Ranchi Demands Separate Column for OBC in Census

Congress leaders in Ranchi advocate for a separate column for OBCs in the upcoming census, emphasizing the need for accurate data. Congress March

Rupee loses 7 paise to settle at 95.95 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupees slide was capped by positive domestic equity markets, even as crude oil prices remained elevated amid escalating U.

Kauvery Hospital deploys clinical communication platform across its network

As Kauvery Hospital expands its network and clinical workforce, secure and reliable communication is becoming increasingly important to ensure se

Paying For Insurance, Mutual Fund SIPs, Or OTTs Via UPI? Here's What Changes From Oct 15

UPI AutoPay payments for mutual fund SIPs, OTT subscriptions and utility bills will not attract MDR, while select one-time P2M transactions above

Telangana Govt constitutes high-level committee to resolve controversy over Section 22A lands

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy traces origin of Section 22A, gives a detailed explanation on lands under part-B and the error which partly led t