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'Digital payments policy is independent': Centre rejects foreign influence claims over new UPI MDR charges

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Centre has rejected allegations that the introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on certain UPI transactions was influenced by foreign pressure or aimed at bene... Read More


India expresses 'deep concern' over alleged Houthi drone attack near Mecca

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the alleged drone attack near Mecca in Saudi Arabia and called for an early restoration of peace and stability in West Asia. The s... Read More


Government raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 per month

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 per mont... Read More


CJP to launch 'Adivasi School Thik Karo' campaign from Gadchiroli on Sep 17: Dipke

Nagpur, Sept. 16 -- Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday alleged that tribal schools in India faced government apathy over the last 80 years, and announced the launch of his group... Read More


Independent tax policy research should enter public discourse: Sitharaman

Bengaluru, Sept. 16 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday called for independent research on tax policy to become part of public discourse, saying tax professionals must look beyon... Read More


Jarange dehydrated, at risk of electrolyte imbalance: Doctor

Beed, Sept. 16 -- Fasting Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who is on his way to Mumbai, is dehydrated, and his condition could lead to an electrolyte imbalance, a government doctor said on Wednes... Read More


Jaishankar begins Bhutan visit, to hold talks with counterpart Dhungyel

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Bhutan on Wednesday for an official visit aimed at reviewing and further strengthening bilateral ties between India and Bhutan.... Read More


Sanjukta Parashar becomes first woman to head CRPF's CoBRA unit

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar has become the first woman to head the Central Reserve Police Force's elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), taking charge as its In... Read More


SC asks CJ of Gujarat HC to register case to identify victims of 2022 industrial accident at pesticide plant

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court to register a suo motu case to identify victims of the 2022 industrial accident at a pesticide p... Read More


UPI fee: Why govt is putting a price on big merchant payments

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The government is putting a price for merchants using its flagship digital payment network to accept large transactions - a shift that follows years of warnings from the payment... Read More