Explainer -- India's UPI MDR shake-up: What changes and why it mattersIndia will soon introduce a merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This fee applies to transactions exceeding two thousand rupees with mer...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- No alliance with BJP ahead of 2028 assembly polls, says KT Rama Rao
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has officially stated it will not ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while expressing support for...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Landlord deposited Rs 14.96 lakh cash during demonetisation, got tax notice: ITAT Bangalore grants reliefLandlord took rent in cash, deposited Rs 14.96 lakh cash during demonitisation period; got Income tax notice, he wins case in ITAT Bangalor...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Cash no king, but don't stash it: India wants a digital economy, but cash still holds the power of choiceDespite government promotion of digital transactions like UPI and e-Rupee, cash remains prevalent, especially in rural areas and for large-...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
MSME lending moves from sachetisation to personalisation: Lentra’s Ankur HandaIndia's financial framework is undergoing a significant evolution as digital resources, advanced data analytics, and innovative technology ...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Plant 500 trees and explain Rs 11.22 crore additional income: A rare direction from ITAT Chandigarh asks taxpayer with Rs 1.79 lakh income shown in ITRThis Haryana man's case was picked up for scrutiny, and during the proceedings the Assessing Officer found large cash deposits, unsecured l...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Lok Sabha's Monsoon Session productivity among lowest in 22 years: PRS dataParliament's Lok Sabha saw very low productivity during its recent Monsoon session. This session's functioning level matches the Winter ses...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
CAG flags Rs 25,085 crore tax effect from 1,902 assessment lapsesThe CAG identified 1,902 tax lapses involving over twenty-five thousand crore rupees. These cases involved incorrect tax rates and faulty i...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Rs 1.33 crore cash deposit, no ITR filing, yet senior citizen wins income tax case; ITAT Bangalore explains whyRetired teacher from Mysore deposits Rs 1.33 crore cash in bank, files no ITR; tax dept issues notice; he wins case in ITAT Bangalore as ta...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Property dealer deposits Rs 54 lakh cash in bank, files no ITR, gets tax notice, does not respond, wins case in ITAT Delhi; Know whyProperty buyers gave Rs 54 lakh to property dealer who deposited it in his own bank a/c; dealer gets tax notice, he fights and wins case in...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Why Meta is paying for controversial content - and what that means for the posts you seeABC News Verify found Facebook had monetised Australian accounts described as having white nationalist, neo-Nazi or anti-vaccine links. Acc...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: Sabse bada rupaiyah! The rupee's journey to becoming truly IndianKnow about history of Indian rupee: India's currency evolved from diverse regional money to a unified rupee. The Reserve Bank of India was ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attractionIndian travellers can now book Burj Khalifa tickets online using UPI. This integration makes the Dubai attraction the first in the UAE to a...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Delhi’s internet subscriptions surge 217% in a decade to 5.7 crore in 2025From 2015 to 2025, Delhi experienced a remarkable increase of over 217% in internet subscriptions, reaching 5.7 crore and surpassing the ci...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
AU Small Finance Bank raises NRI deposit rates by 30-60 basis pointsAU Small Finance Bank has increased its non-resident deposit rates by up to sixty basis points. The bank raised its peak interest rate on F...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Nepal requests India to recognise National ID card as valid travel documentNepal has formally requested India's approval for its biometric National Identity card. This card is sought as an officially recognized tra...
26 Jul, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Nepal eases post-demonetisation curbs on Indian currency; allows Rs 200, Rs 500 notesNepal's new rule facilitates Indian tourists and Nepalese nationals engaged in cross-border trade. Foreign visitors can bring up to USD 5,0...
26 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST