Study Links Blood group A to Higher Risk of Early-Onset Stroke
Your blood group may reveal more about your health than just whether you can donate blood to someone in an emergency. Scientists have found evidence that certain blood types could…
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Received Two Invitations From India, MEA Says
India on Tuesday clarified that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received two separate invitations from New Delhi — one for a bilateral visit and another to attend the BRICS Summit…
NPCI Explains New UPI MDR Rules: What Changes for Consumers and Merchants
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on September 15 released a detailed set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) explaining the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above…
UPI Charges From October 15: Merchant Payments Above Rs 2,000 to Attract MDR, P2P Transfers Remain Free
UPI transactions are set for a significant change from October 15, 2026, with certain merchant payments above Rs 2,000 becoming subject to a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR). However, person-to-person (P2P)…
Government Sets Rs 300 MDR Cap on UPI Transactions Above Rs 75,000
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday amended the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007, introducing changes aimed at maintaining affordability and improving transparency in digital payments. Under the revised framework,…
UPI Transactions Above Rs 2,000 to Attract 0.4% MDR From October 15
UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000 will be subject to a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4 per cent under a revised framework announced by the National Payments Corporation of India…
Seven Former Australian Captains Urge Government to Help Imran Khan Over Jail Conditions
Seven former Australian cricket captains have written to their government seeking diplomatic intervention over the treatment of former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in detention.…
Ajith Kumar Receives Special Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Model From Vijay at Silverstone
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay gifted fellow actor and racing enthusiast Ajith Kumar a signed scale model of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup during the Michelin…
Monsoon Withdrawal Likely From September 19: IMD Highlights Rain Deficit in Several States
The Southwest Monsoon is expected to begin its withdrawal from parts of West Rajasthan around September 19, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The development could mark the start…
Rahul Gandhi Criticises Possible UPI Fees Above Rs 2,000, Says Centre Has ‘Opened the Door’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised the Centre over changes to the rules governing UPI transactions, alleging that the government has quietly created a path for fees to be…