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UPI has clarified that users will not be charged MDR. Person-to-person payments remain free, while 0 MDR continues for person-to-merchant transactions up to ₹2,000. MDR may apply to specified merchant transactions above that threshold, with the charge payable on the merchant side.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, changing the validity provision for ordinary 36-page passports issued to children under 15. Such passports will remain valid for 5 years or until the child turns 15, whichever comes first.
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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has agreed to reconsider his decision not to seek reappointment, following a request from the board. The board also voted by a majority to reappoint him for a further 5-year term after his current tenure ends, subject to applicable requirements.
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India has said it remains committed to securing energy for its 1.4 billion people after the US Congress passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries continuing to buy Russian oil and gas.
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed social-media claims that several leaders became ill after attending the BRICS summit in Delhi. The claims involved Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, while separate statements and allegations about their health circulated online without confirmation from Indian authorities.
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Satish Salian has sought an apology, retraction and ₹500 crore in damages from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh over statements concerning his pursuit of justice for his deceased daughter, Disha Salian.
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A school vehicle carrying approximately 5-6 children reportedly fell from the Vijay Nagar police station road onto a service road in Ghaziabad. A passerby helped bring the children out, and police reached the location. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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Traffic restrictions, diversions and parking arrangements will operate around Arun Jaitley Stadium in connection with the India-Afghanistan T20 match on 17.09.2026. Measures may affect Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, DDU Marg, Mirdard Chowk and JLN Marg from 2 PM, while goods-vehicle movement will also face restrictions on specified stretches.
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In Gajothe village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda, 78-year-old Abdul Lateef Shiekh and his son, Qasim Ali, continue a traditional wild-beekeeping practice. The father and son tend to wild honeybees, collect natural honey and sell it as a source of livelihood.
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A fire broke out at Katla Market near Badi Chaupar in Jaipur, Rajasthan, engulfing several shops. Several fire brigade vehicles reached the area, while efforts to control the flames continued. Further details about the incident were awaited.
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The government’s new UPI framework keeps person-to-person payments free and removes MDR on merchant payments up to 2,000 rupees. For eligible transactions above that threshold, merchants may face a 0.4% charge, capped at 300 rupees, while customers should not be billed separately.
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A gunfight between security forces and terrorists began in Majalta, Udhampur, on Wednesday night after suspicious activity was reported in the Khuban area. Security forces have tightened the cordon, brought in additional teams and plan to resume the operation at first light, while official confirmation of possible militant deaths is awaited.
