Return of MDR a key step towards making UPI sustainable and enabling further growth: ExpertsEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% merchant discount rate with an overall cap of Rs 3...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Kash Patel says FBI won’t automatically reject some applicants over prostitution, bestiality. Here’s the catchFBI Director Kash Patel defended a controversial policy shift that allows victims of prostitution and bestiality to apply for positions, fa...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Paytm shares drop 3% after govt shields UPI payments only up to Rs 2,000 from charges. Should you buy the dip?Paytm shares fell after the government directed banks and payment providers not to charge for UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000, raising unce...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
In loss for Trump, US Supreme Court won't let Postal Service restrict mail ballotsThe US Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing a Trump-backed rule tightening mail-in ballot procedures, upholdin...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.12 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
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to implement mail-in voting restrictionsA U.S. appeals court declined to implement a new USPS mail-in voting rule. This decision prevents the postal service from enforcing stricte...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
AI can speed business loans, but underwriters stay in charge: HyperVerge's Kedar KulkarniHyperVerge launched AI underwriting agents to speed business loan processing. These agents extract data from financial documents and assist...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Indians can use crypto to buy groceries, fuel and gold through overseas gift-card platformsIndians can use cryptocurrencies to buy goods and services domestically through overseas fintech platforms that convert stablecoins and oth...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting restrictionsA federal judge has extended a ban on a new Postal Service rule. This rule would have tightened mail-in voting requirements before election...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
After Adani, Tata feels the heat: Indian firms under fire in Kenya?Kenya’s dispute with Tata Chemicals has revived concerns about Indian businesses in the country after Adani’s exit. But Kenya continues to ...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow tighter mail-ballot rules before midtermsThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to enforce a new postal service rule. This regulation tightens standards for mail-in b...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Opinion: The problem with a threshold-based MDRThe ongoing discussions around UPI pricing are shifting towards ensuring system financing while still promoting widespread adoption. Consum...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Former Keralam CM Vijayan says his hands clean; denies hawala dealingsPinarayi Vijayan stated his family's hands are clean regarding hawala dealings. His daughter Veena has cooperated with the Enforcement Dire...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Cross-border payments, India’s global UPI push in focus at GFF 2026The seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 to be held in Mumbai from September 8 to 11, will bring together policymakers, ce...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Rs 3 crore to Rs 4,925 crore: Sebi order gives details on Dhenu Buildcon market cap surgeSebi’s interim order alleges Dhenu Buildcon routed Rs 1,000 crore through connected entities as loans, later converting Rs 840 crore into e...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
UPI costs Rs 20,700 crore, government allocation just Rs 2,000 crore: Parliament PanelA parliamentary committee suggests a self-reliant revenue model for UPI's financial sustainability. Amendments to the Payment and Settlemen...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
PNB case: Accused can't dictate probe method, says court while rejecting plea for video conferenceA Mumbai court rejected Purvi Modi's plea for a video conference statement. The court stated an accused cannot dictate investigation proced...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST