Parliamentary panel may recommend stricter monitoring of crypto transactions in IndiaA committee in Parliament is in the process of exploring the legal avenues for regulating cryptocurrency transactions and assets within Ind...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Iran's medicines soar in price as US blockade, sanctions squeeze pharmaceutical suppliesMedication prices in Iran have surged drastically due to US sanctions and ongoing conflict, creating significant hardships. Families are st...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Maharashtra educationist's daughter Nila Vikhe Patil elected to Swedish ParliamentNila, 41, was elected a Member of Parliament from Stockholm City constituency. Polling was held on September 13. Nila has been an active me...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
'Everything on record': Parliamentary Finance panel chief defends unanimous Standing Committee report amid UPI MDR rowBhartruhari Mahtab defended the finance committee's report on Demands for Grants. Congress MP Manish Tewari rejected claims of opposition s...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
UPI fee issue raised at finance panel meet; crypto report in final stageA parliamentary committee convened to evaluate the fees associated with UPI transactions and explore revenue strategies. Opposition members...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Attempt to divert attention from backlash over UPI tax: Congress on govt's Parl panel claimsCongress denies supporting a parliamentary committee's report on UPI payment fees. The party accuses the government of diversion after a si...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
UPI fee rollback ruled out: 0.4% MDR stays on big paymentsThe government will levy a 0.4% fee on UPI merchant payments exceeding two thousand rupees. This new charge will take effect from October f...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
No question of rollback of 0.4% MDR charges on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000: Top govt officialA top official, when asked whether the government was considering to roll back the proposed Merchant Discount Rate charges on UPI transacti...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
UPI fee: Why govt is putting a price on big merchant paymentsThe National Payments Corporation of India, which operates the UPI network, said the revenue will support investment in infrastructure resi...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
UK climate advisers say Heathrow Airport expansion incompatible with climate goalsUK climate advisors state Heathrow Airport expansion conflicts with national climate targets. The aviation sector must achieve net zero emi...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
UPI MDR rates likely within a week, October rollout in sightThis comes after a Monday notificationfrom the Department of Financial Services that narrowed the zero-charge mandate for UPI. The earlier ...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Stage being set for levying UPI transaction fee: Cong slams govtCongress criticizes the government's UPI transaction notification. The party claims this move sets a stage for future user fees. This notif...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Merchant fee on UPI rolling out as transaction floor set at Rs 2,000India has exempted transactions up to ₹2,000 via UPI and RuPay debit cards from charges. This move allows for the reintroduction of merchan...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM 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
BRICS leaders recognise women as decision makers, growth driversAt the recent BRICS summit, leaders universally acknowledged the transformative power women wield in economics and social dynamics. They st...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Porn may be legalised and taxed in Ukraine as new bill aims to generate $25 million to fund the war against RussiaUkraine is weighing a bill that could legalise and tax its pornography industry, with lawmakers estimating it could generate up to $25 mill...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Direct Tax Reforms: Parliamentary panel to meet tomorrow to discuss simplifying taxesA parliamentary committee will meet on September 3 to discuss direct tax reforms. The meeting will focus on simplification, rationalization...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.11 PM IST