UPI MDR Explained: PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam on What the New Policy Means for Digital Payments

Sep 16, 2026

Karnataka: PhonePe Founder & CEO Sameer Nigam explains the new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) policy, saying the 0.4% MDR on large-value merchant transactions will help make the digital payments ecosystem more sustainable. He says around 96% of UPI transactions will remain free, while the additional revenue can support innovation, merchant digitization and expansion into smaller towns and cities.

UPI MDR Explained: PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam on What the New Policy Means for Digital Payments

UPI MDR Explained: PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam on What the New Policy Means for Digital Payments

Sep 16, 2026

Omar Abdullah's reply to journalist at J&K press conference draws attention—here's what he said

Omar Abdullah's reply to journalist at J&K press conference draws attention—here's what he said

Sep 16, 2026

Owaisi targets BJP over UCC implementation, alleges it could impose Hindu practices

Owaisi targets BJP over UCC implementation, alleges it could impose Hindu practices

Sep 16, 2026

Bhopal (MP), September 15 (ANI): AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi holds Press Conference in Bhopal.
“Weaponisation of everything…” EAM S Jaishankar’s ‘Unmissable remark’ on tariffs, Global economy

“Weaponisation of everything…” EAM S Jaishankar’s ‘Unmissable remark’ on tariffs, Global economy

Sep 15, 2026

Delhi: September 15, 2026: ANI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India's strategic interests amid global turbulence are best served by "considered calculation" rather than knee-jerk responses, stressing the need to continuously assess...
Tamil Nadu: Untreated Sewage from Panchappur STP Pollutes Koraiyar River, Cauvery Water at Risk

Tamil Nadu: Untreated Sewage from Panchappur STP Pollutes Koraiyar River, Cauvery Water at Risk

Sep 15, 2026

Tamil Nadu, Sept 15 2026 (ANI): Untreated sewage from Panchappur Sewage Treatment Plant in Tiruchirappalli allegedly discharged into Koraiyar River, which flows into the Cauvery, raising concerns over water pollution and public health Residents...
Gurugram Hit-and-Run: Biker Sia seeks Harshest Punishment, Says want to “Set an Example”

Gurugram Hit-and-Run: Biker Sia seeks Harshest Punishment, Says want to “Set an Example”

Sep 15, 2026

Gurugram Hit-and-Run: Biker Sia seeks Harshest Punishment, Says want to “Set an Example”
“He recorded everything…” Gurugram hit and run victim, Biker Sia questions police’s inaction on cam

“He recorded everything…” Gurugram hit and run victim, Biker Sia questions police’s inaction on cam

Sep 15, 2026

New Delhi, Sept 15 2026 (ANI): Delhi: Gurugram's Golf Course accident case | Victim Sia says, "In that car, it was just boys; there were no women, from what I saw. I was heading to...
Gurugram Viral Biker Accident: Victim Sia’s father alleges deliberate hit, demands accused’s arrest

Gurugram Viral Biker Accident: Victim Sia’s father alleges deliberate hit, demands accused’s arrest

Sep 15, 2026

Haryana: A shocking incident at Gurugram’s Golf Course has sparked concern after a young girl, Sia, was allegedly hit by a large vehicle. Speaking about the incident, Sia’s father alleged that the collision was deliberate...
Ambani Family marks Ganesh Utsav with grand celebration at Antilia

Ambani Family marks Ganesh Utsav with grand celebration at Antilia

Sep 15, 2026

Ambani Family marks Ganesh Utsav with grand celebration at Antilia
Transforming animal husbandry, empowering rural Odisha

Transforming animal husbandry, empowering rural Odisha

Sep 14, 2026

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), September 14 (ANI): For millions of rural families in Odisha, animal husbandry has always been part of everyday life. Today, the sector is emerging as a powerful engine of livelihoods, income generation, employment...
"Spirit of unity in diversity…": Union Home Minister Amit Shah extends greetings on Hindi Diwas

"Spirit of unity in diversity…": Union Home Minister Amit Shah extends greetings on Hindi Diwas

Sep 14, 2026

Delhi: September 14, 2026: ANI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday extended greetings on Hindi Diwas and said India's linguistic diversity is its greatest strength, adding that Hindi has played an important role in...
Bengal CM Suvendu’s major CRACKDOWN against unauthorised Madrasas; Dilip Ghosh backs govt’s decision

Bengal CM Suvendu’s major CRACKDOWN against unauthorised Madrasas; Dilip Ghosh backs govt’s decision

Sep 14, 2026

Defending the West Bengal government's sudden crack-down on unapproved educational institutes, State Minister Dilip Ghosh asserted on Monday that anything illegal will not be tolerated in the state. His remarks come immediately after the state...
"Completely wrong": Advocate AS Peerzada questions FWICE’s intervention in CINTAA’s internal matters

"Completely wrong": Advocate AS Peerzada questions FWICE’s intervention in CINTAA’s internal matters

Sep 14, 2026

Maharashtra: The dispute within the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) intensifies as advocate AS Peerzada, representing President Poonam Dhillon and General Secretary Padmini Kolhapure, questions the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) intervention...
Staunch Modi Critic, Former EAM Yashwant Sinha hails BRICS summit and Indian Diplomacy

Staunch Modi Critic, Former EAM Yashwant Sinha hails BRICS summit and Indian Diplomacy

Sep 14, 2026

Jharkhand: Former External Affairs and Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha, a longtime critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has praised the BRICS Summit 2026 and India’s diplomatic handling of the gathering. Sinha highlighted the consensus-based joint...