India’s 30-year wait for a seat has a new twist and an old problemEuropean nations now support India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. Prime Minister Modi stresses the urgent need for Securit...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Premier Energies commissions 7 GW solar cell plant in Andhra PradeshPremier Energies commissioned a large solar cell manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. This new plant significantly boosts the company'...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
India’s BRICS presidency demonstrates New Delhi’s convening powerIndia's BRICS presidency convened an expanded grouping, achieving consensus on practical cooperation. The Delhi Declaration emphasized zero...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Pass the buck to RBI, banks: Let the savings from digital payments fund UPI costs, not consumersThe RBI's MDR introduction on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 faces criticism. This move may discourage digital payments and encourage a retu...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
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
ETtech Explainer: Who pays MDR on UPI and who does notStarting on October 15, banks and payment applications will begin earning revenue from select merchant UPI transactions. Transactions under...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
UPI MDR: 10 UPI transactions that will attract MDR charges; what’s the maximum you will payA new UPI framework will implement fees on certain merchant transactions while keeping person-to-person payments and transactions under two...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
No sugar, 5g protein: Mumbai nutritionist shares healthy dark chocolate and pistachio modak recipe for Ganesh ChaturthiGanesh Chaturthi celebrations are underway, bringing joy and traditional sweets. Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana offers a healthy moda...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Want guilt-free laddoos this Ganesh Chaturthi? Mumbai nutritionist shares healthy recipe with 5g protein and 3.7g fibreThis Ganesh Chaturthi, elevate your celebrations with healthier laddoos. Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana has shared an innovative reci...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
From G7 to D10: Why the world's democracies should finally name their coalitionGlobal summits highlight a multipolar world order and competing national interests. Industrial democracies informally assemble, behaving li...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
In 1958, a mouse nicknamed Minnie Mouse was sent to space by the United States Air Force under the first Mouse-in-Able (MIA-1) mission aboard a two-stage Thor-Able rocket but the animal didn't survive the flightIn 1958, a mouse nicknamed Minnie Mouse was sent to space by the United States Air Force under the first Mouse-in-Able (MIA-1) mission aboa...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
In 1970, NASA launched two bullfrogs into orbit to study vestibular function; over six days, the animals provided hours of data on balance in weightlessnessIn 1970, an extraordinary experiment sent two frogs, Pierre and Tee-Nom, into orbit around Earth. Researchers closely examined their inner ...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
India-US trade deal hinges on preferential tariff advantage over rivals, says GoyalIndia is set to wrap up its trade negotiations with the United States shortly. A crucial aspect of this deal includes securing preferential...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
FCNRB deposits: Why bank investors should watch RoE, not just NIMFCNR(B) deposits could boost banks’ return on equity despite a mild impact on net interest margins, according to Anand Rathi. Exemptions fr...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Zero oil, 72 g protein, 3g fibre: Mumbai nutritionist shares healthy and gooey brownie recipe with sweet potatoesMumbai-based nutritionist Vanshika Arora has shared a healthier sweet potato brownie recipe that delivers a gooey, fudgy treat without the ...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman, World Bank chief Ajay Banga hold meeting, discuss deepening cooperationThe things the FM and the World Bank chief discussed included a significant role of MIGA in boosting corporate and infrastructure finance. ...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST