UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merchants need to knowUPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced f...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol outputThe United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that India’s rice stocks ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Natural gas imports rise despite price surgeIndia's natural gas imports are increasing despite higher prices this fiscal year. Demand is boosted by subsidized fertilizer and growing C...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Tighter US Visa isn't all that bad for IndiaStricter visa regulations in foreign nations will intensify competition for India's skilled workforce. Additionally, numerous students are ...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
In 2018, Deloitte redesigned London's New Street Square with around 6,300 plants and 600 sit-stand desks. 8 years later, 365 bike spaces and a 1,100m² gym have reshaped office lifeDeloitte's London campus achieved WELL Building Standard certification in 2018. The project integrated environmental design and a wellbeing...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
US finalises levies on solar cell imports from India, Indonesia, LaosThe US Commerce Department has finalised anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia and Laos, c...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Ethanol blending: India should consider temporary cut to 15% from 20% target, says ICRIERIndia should consider temporarily lowering ethanol blending in petrol to 15% during severe feedstock shortages or sharp food-price pressure...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
CIC directs Food Ministry to disclose inter-ministerial committee records on Bharat Atta and RiceThe Central Information Commission has directed the Department of Food and Public Distribution to provide agendas and minutes of the Inter-...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
04 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Assam Cabinet clears Rs 50,000 crore Viksit Assam push, solar and healthcare projectsIn a landmark decision, the Assam Cabinet has approved a 30 MW solar energy initiative along with a 25 MW battery energy storage system. La...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian admits sanctions impacting economyIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged sanctions impact the nation's economy. He stated that Iran is in a war situation and must a...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Centre to sell onions at Rs 35/kg in Delhi from Thursday amid price surgeOnion prices: The cooperative agency will retail onions through 100 Kendriya Bhandar stores and is in talks with Mother Dairy for sale thro...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
You may soon have to pay a lot less for onions in Delhi-NCR; what you need to know ahead of festive seasonThe Centre plans to sell onions at Rs 35 per kg through mobile vans. This intervention aims to provide relief to consumers facing rising pr...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
India faces capital, talent gap in foundational AI race: Menlo Ventures’ Deedy DasIndia faces hurdles in building globally competitive foundational AI companies, with top research talent concentrated in San Francisco and ...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
'The fight is against BJP': Akhilesh Yadav says SP won't break alliancesSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav affirmed his party's commitment to existing alliances. He accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.49 PM IST