Asia

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

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
Asia

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

Sep 16, 2026

Nepal MP Sagar Dhakal details Indian Army’s frontline role in flash flood rescue operations
World

Nepal MP Sagar Dhakal details Indian Army’s frontline role in flash flood rescue operations

Sep 16, 2026

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

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

Sep 15, 2026

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

"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
Asia

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
Asia

"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
Asia

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...
India’s Nuclear Mission 2047: Bajaj Energy Eyes Bigger Role Under SHANTI Act
Asia

India’s Nuclear Mission 2047: Bajaj Energy Eyes Bigger Role Under SHANTI Act

Sep 14, 2026

New Delhi Bajaj Energy President & CEO (Nuclear Business) Sunita Kumar says the company is looking to play a strong role in India’s expanding nuclear energy mission as the country moves toward 2047.
Iranian President Pezeshkian departs from Delhi after concluding BRICS Summit 2026
Asia

Iranian President Pezeshkian departs from Delhi after concluding BRICS Summit 2026

Sep 13, 2026

New Delhi, September 13, 2026 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departs from Delhi after the BRICS Summit 2026. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, while concluding his visit to India for the 18th BRICS Summit, said Tehran...