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UPI's free lunch is over: Why the 0.4% MDR charge is fair, needed and overdueDigital payment charges are necessary for service efficiency and wider reach. Person-to-person and small transactions remain free from new ...- Congress calls UPI move 'anti-national', alleges US pressureThe Congress party has voiced strong opposition to the implementation of a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, alleging that ...
- Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrageJapan is considering tougher permanent residency rules as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government reshapes immigration policy. Proposed ...
- MEA amends Passports Rules; child passports issued under 15 years to be valid for five years or till they turn 18New regulations allow children under the age of fifteen to obtain passports that will be valid for a period of five years, expiring on thei...
- A Virginia dairy takes 105,000 tons of discarded food and drink each year instead of sending it to waste; it becomes renewable gasA Virginia dairy farm is pioneering a method to convert food waste and cow manure into renewable energy. By producing renewable natural gas...
- MDR could push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers back towards cash: GTRIEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR with an overall cap of Rs 300. Besides...
- H-1B should not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners: JD VanceUS Vice President JD Vance defended changes to the H-1B visa program. He stated the administration seeks highly skilled workers, not displa...
- School Assembly News Headlines, September 15, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the dayToday’s school assembly news headlines (September 15): Due to unfavourable weather conditions, the Adi Kailash Yatra in Uttarakhand has bee...
- Indian citizens with select valid visas eligible for 30-day visa-free stay in Uzbekistan: Indian EmbassyIndian citizens holding specific multiple-entry visas can now enter Uzbekistan visa-free. This new rule allows eligible travelers a 30-day ...
- India waives visa fee for Thai nationals till December 2027India and Thailand are making travel easier in both directions. Thai nationals can now get a free 30-day, double-entry Indian e-Tourist vis...
- US court restores automatic H-4 EAD extensions for seven spouses; relief limitedA US court overturned a rule ending H-4 EAD automatic extensions for seven individuals. This ruling does not apply nationwide, requiring ot...
- Trump administration’s $100,000 OPT fee proposal clears White House review: What Indian students need to knowA proposed $100,000 fee could impact international students' work opportunities in the US. This significant charge might affect students an...
- Visa squeeze in the West sends Indians packing for homeWestern visa rules are tightening, impacting skilled Indian professionals seeking overseas employment. Rising sponsorship costs and stricte...
- West Bengal, Japan explore new trade, air connectivity and cultural partnershipsKolkata will host an Indo-Japan cultural festival and exchange in 2027 as India and Japan mark 75 years of friendship. A Japanese delegatio...
- India to grant Thai nationals free 30-day e-Tourist visa with double entry till 2027Thai nationals can now receive a free 30-day e-Tourist visa with double entry. This special arrangement is available through the official I...
- Indians can visit UAE to seek jobs without a local employer or sponsor: What you need to knowIndian professionals can now explore job opportunities in Dubai. The Dubai job exploration visit visa allows them to attend interviews and ...
- Fit-again Washington slogs it out, Bumrah to join training on FridayWashington Sundar trained hard as the Indian team awaits Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Reddy for the Afghanistan series. Only ten players train...
- Trump’s H-1B crackdown hurts Indian IT, but the industry saw it comingIndian IT’s H-1B dependence was shrinking well before Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown. New H-1B approvals for seven major India...
- Trump backs H-1B visa fee proposal to boost American worker hiring and trainingPresident Trump proposed a new fee on H-1B visa petitions. This measure aims to encourage companies to hire American workers first. The Dep...
- Japan to cut visa fees for some foreigners facing financial hardshipJapan will offer reduced residence-related fees to some foreign nationals facing severe financial hardship when higher charges take effect ...
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