Chidambaram, Gogoi among 5 Congress MPs on panel that backed UPI MDR: BJP
The BJP has questioned Rahul Gandhi’s opposition to the new UPI MDR framework, pointing to a Parliamentary Standing Committee report supported by five Congress MPs that recommended a tiered revenue model for UPI.
J&K Encounter: Heavy gunbattle in Udhampur, 2 terrorists killed; details inside
Two terrorists were killed in a late-night encounter with security forces in Udhampur’s Sohan area. Search operations are underway.
Govt raises EPFO mandatory coverage wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000
The decision was announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a briefing after a union cabinet meeting.
UPI MDR Fee From Oct 15: Centre says no foreign influence, rejects opposition claim of appeasing Donald Trump
Centre rejected claims UPI MDR was due to foreign influence to appease Trump, says Finance Ministry policy is independent. From Oct 15, UPI transactions over Rs 2000 attract 0.4% MDR capped at Rs 300, paid by merchants receiving over Rs 1 lakh monthly.
Centre designates ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network as terrorist organisation under UAPA
The government cited the group’s alleged involvement in radicalising youth, mobilising resources for anti-national activities, and promoting terrorism through violent activities.
Jhiram Ghati Attack: 10 convicts sentenced to death 13 years after Maoists killed 29
Thirteen years after Maoists killed 29 people in the Jhiram Ghati ambush on a Congress convoy in Bastar, a special NIA court in Jagdalpur sentenced 10 convicts to death. Among those killed were Nand Kumar Patel, Mahendra Karma and VC Shukla.
Petrol Pumps threaten to block UPI payments above Rs 2,000 over Rs 5 extra charge
Petrol pump dealers across India threaten to stop UPI payments of Rs 2000+ and switch to cash if Rs 5 MDR is imposed. FAIPT, AIPDA seek exemption citing wafer-thin margins of Rs 2.40-3.40/litre fixed by OMCs.
Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over UPI fee: ‘Please stop lying down in front of the US’
Accusing the government of giving Indian taxpayers’ money to the United States, Rahul said the prime minister should “have a spine” and “take back the UPI tax.”
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami celebrates birthday with disabled children, gets emotional
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated his birthday on Wednesday with children with disabilities at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities in Dehradun.
Delhi HC reserves order on YouTuber Ajeet Bharti’s anticipatory bail plea in casteist remarks case
During the hearing, Justice Saurabh Banerjee observed that Bharti should have been more careful while making the comments, particularly when provisions of a special law were involved.