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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

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

“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

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

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

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

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...
BREAKING: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of BRICS Summit 2026

BREAKING: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of BRICS Summit 2026

Sep 13, 2026

New Delhi, September 13, 2026(ANI): BREAKING: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of BRICS Summit 2026