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Supreme Court refuses to stay MDR on UPI payments, but questions Centre over move: 'What is it?'

India, Sept. 28 -- The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of the Centre on a petition challenging the government's decision to introduce a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI person-to-mercha... Read More


No stay on Centre's decision to impose MDR on UPI payments: Supreme Court

India, Sept. 28 -- The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay Centre's decision to impose MDR on specified UPI person-to-merchant transactions of over Rs.2,000 from October 15. The top court, howeve... Read More


Abhijeet Dipke announces 'Jail Bharo Andolan' in Mumbai on October 2

India, Sept. 28 -- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday announced a "Jail Bharo Andolan" in Mumbai on October 2, after the Mumbai Police denied permission for the outfit's prop... Read More


Liquor to get costlier in Delhi ahead of festive season? Here's why

India, Sept. 28 -- Liquor prices in New Delhi are expected to see a rise in the coming months as the Delhi government is planning to raise excise duty and retail margin to boost revenue under the new ... Read More


Israel claims killing militant who abducted two citizens, provided weapons to Hamas

India, Sept. 27 -- A militant identified as Saher Nidal Saqr, who was allegedly involved in abducting two Israeli hostages during the October 7, 2023, attack, was killed in an Israeli strike in the Ga... Read More


HT morning news brief September 27: EC says all SIR calls unanimous; Endgame re-release nets rRs.r15 crore

India, Sept. 27 -- Good morning, readers. Here's your roundup of today's top stories in politics, world affairs, sports, and entertainment - everything you need to start your day informed. External a... Read More


Blasts heard inside campus, police SUVs set on fire by mob: Why Punjab's LPU is growing tense

India, Sept. 27 -- Violence escalated sharply during protests at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar, Punjab, on Sunday, with explosions heard inside the campus and multiple police perso... Read More


'US won't let India become next China': Russian envoy claims 'Freudian slip' revealed Washington's concerns

India, Sept. 27 -- Russia's envoy to India Denis Alipov said on Sunday that a senior US official had publicly admitted that Washington would not let India become another China, a competitor, calling t... Read More


At UN, Russia backs India's bid for permanent Security Council seat

India, Sept. 27 -- Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov backed India's candidature for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during his address to the UN General Assembly. ... Read More


HT Evening Brief Sept 27: Parvesh Verma's slapgate in Delhi; Ancy Sojan wins silver at Asian Games

India, Sept. 27 -- Good evening! Here's your 5-minute wrap of the top headlines of the day. Grab your evening tea while you snack on the latest news from across India, the world, and the field of spor... Read More