Supreme Court asks authorities to consider suggestions on framing guidelines on AI ethicsThe Supreme Court urged the Centre to consider petitioner suggestions on AI ethics. Binding guidelines for AI surveillance and content mode...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Move over, boomers: More Gen Z power for company boardroomsA parliamentary committee has proposed lowering the minimum age for managing and whole-time directors from 21 to 18, aligning company law w...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
UPI fees explained: Why the government plans to revive MDR and who will payThe central government is considering reintroducing a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions. This levy would apply only to large merch...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Govt to move amendments to IT Act to pave way for levy of MDRET was the first to report on July 16 that the government could reintroduce MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This has been an i...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Instamart’s new CEO; parliamentary panel summons social media cosSwiggy has roped in former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha to lead its quick commerce unit Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
28 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Ahead of NDA meet, AITC leader Abhishek Banerjee seeks swift action on 20 TMC MP defectionsAITC leader Abhishek Banerjee has urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to expedite disqualification petitions. These petitions concern twenty Member...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
House panel bats for interim crypto self-regulation under RBI/SEBI oversight, stresses investor protection normsA parliamentary committee has proposed the establishment of a self-regulatory organization for cryptocurrencies, functioning under the supe...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Monsoon Session: Govt talks bills; Opposition flags temple, NEETThe political contours of the session emerged at Sunday's all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister and Deputy Leader of Lok Sabha Rajn...
20 Jul, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
All party meeting: DMK seeks safeguards and clarity, not confrontation on delimitationAt the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session on Sunday, the party sought a "clear formula" from the Centre on implementing the Con...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
UPI MDR may return for large merchants: What it means for your digital paymentsIndia's government is considering a small Merchant Discount Rate for large UPI retailers. This potential change aims to create a sustainabl...
18 Jul, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Exclusive: Govt may bring back UPI merchant fee for big businessesIndia may reintroduce merchant discount rates for large businesses on UPI transactions. This move aims to address the financial sustainabil...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
MDR on UPI on the cards; Emergent enters unicorn clubThe government is mulling restoring MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Next UK Prime Minister urged to end Labour Party's 'boys club'Andy Burnham faces pressure to achieve gender balance in his new cabinet. Women in the Labour Party report a "boys' club" hindering their p...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Merger row deepens as Uddhav Sena warns rebel MPsShiv Sena (UBT) formally warned its Lok Sabha members about claiming a merger. The party stated no merger was authorized with the Eknath Sh...
14 Jul, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
BJP-RSS responsible for Ram Temple 'loot': Cong chief Mallikarjun KhargeCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP and RSS of a Rs 20,000 crore "loot" linked to Ayodhya Ram Temple donations. He furthe...
05 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Government should review its stand on keeping Ram Temple Trust outside preview of RTI says CPI(M) MP John BrittasCPI(M) MP John Brittas has urged the Centre to reconsider its stance that the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is not a public aut...
05 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Supreme Court rejects plea challenging Income Tax break to STs in North EastThe Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition questioning the income tax exemption for Scheduled Tribes in certain north-eastern states...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST