Finance Ministry rejects US pressure claims over new UPI MDR, says RuPay has no special edgeIndia's Finance Ministry rejects claims of US influence on UPI payment charges. The new framework prioritizes RuPay credit cards for UPI tr...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
No online game registered under new gaming law; 201 complaints received: MeitY to CICThe information was furnished in response to an RTI application seeking details of online games permitted to operate, complaints received r...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Semiconductor operations in India 'gaining strong traction' globally: BCG MD Ankush WadheraIndia is uniquely positioned as a destination to strengthen and diversify global supply chains, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Managing Dire...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Stocks in news: Tata Group, Wipro, BEL, HAL, Petronet LNG and Bharat ForgeIndian equity benchmarks exhibited a mixed performance on Thursday, September 17, amid ongoing volatility. The Nifty 50 index experienced a...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Retailers push back against proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, warn of hit to thin marginsRetailers are strongly opposing a proposed merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This new charge will significantly impact their already ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
FinMin allays fears of increase in cash transactions post UPI MDR levy: SourcesThe Finance Ministry anticipates no rise in cash transactions following the UPI MDR implementation. Only a small percentage of total UPI vo...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
No US pressure in UPI MDR decision; NPCI circular offers no advantage to foreign credit cards: FinMinThe Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued the clarification in response to observations in the US Trade Representative's (USTR) 202...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
India now has five semiconductor units in production, ISM 2.0 to build wider ecosystem: MeitY secretaryIndia now has five semiconductor units operational and producing chips. The India Semiconductor Mission's second phase will build a broader...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Meta to report child abuse cases to law enforcement in India: sourcesThis comes after the Indian government held regular meetings with Meta on technical measures since last month when Meta’s global executives...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Belarus introduces e-visa facility for Indian citizensBelarus has added India to its E-Visa programme, allowing Indian citizens to apply online for entry permits under revised visa rules. The m...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
DRDO develops GaN chip: Meet Dr Meena Mishra, scientist behind the technology that was denied by other countries and why it matters for Indian defence platformsDr Meena Mishra, director of DRDO’s Solid State Physics Laboratory, has led work on indigenous Gallium Nitride-based Monolithic Microwave I...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
India, Mercosur ink pact for electronic origin certificatesIndia and the Mercosur bloc have signed an agreement for electronic Certificates of Origin. This move facilitates paperless trade and moder...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Banks cannot impose charges on UPI payments of up to Rs 2,000, govt saysThe government has announced no charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000. RuPay debit card payments below this amount will also remain fr...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Dronathon 2026: IAF demonstrates multi-mode system designed to facilitate drones' management in airspaceThe Indian Air Force recently showcased the Vayu UTtaM drone management system at Pokhran. This innovative system provides crucial support ...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
India, Brazil-led bloc Mercosur ink pact to accept electronic Certificates of OriginIndia and Mercosur have agreed to accept electronic Certificates of Origin. This move facilitates paperless trade and modernizes customs pr...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
DRDO develops indigenous GaN technology for next-gen radars, electronic warfare; Tiny 3.5×3 mm chip delivers up to 30W power: Defence Ministry reportIndia's Defence Research and Development Organisation has made remarkable progress with the successful demonstration of cutting-edge high-f...
13 Sep, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
MoS Shobha Karandlaje opens Bengaluru MSME technology centre to train 10,000 annuallyIn Bengaluru, a new Technology Centre has been launched with the goal of training 10,000 individuals each year. This facility is dedicated ...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST