New Delhi: The government has directed banks and payment system providers not to impose charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of up to Rs 2,000 or on payments made through RuPay debit cards. However, the government is yet to clarify whether merchants will have to pay a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the residence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha. Sharing details of his visit on X, Modi said he sought the blessings of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh for everyone and wished for their well-being.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Power has approved the export of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day from September 13 to December 31, 2026, to help the neighbouring country meet its power requirements following recent floods. Under the approval, India will supply up to 600 MW through the Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar 400 kV double-circuit transmission Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s EcoSense initiative, launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, is encouraging students to adopt sustainable waste-management practices and become environmental champions. Implemented by the Local Self Government Department in collaboration with the General Education Department, the Student Green Brigade Scholarship programme aims to provide scholarships to 50,000 students while developing green skills and Read More…
New Delhi: India’s commercial coal mining auction regime, launched in June 2020, has emerged as a major reform in the mining sector, promoting transparent allocation, investment and competition. Following the Supreme Court’s cancellation of 204 coal blocks in 2014, coal allocation shifted to a rules-based process. Since 2020, 147 coal mines across nine states have Read More…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar began a three-day visit to Bhutan on Monday to strengthen institutional cooperation between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Election Commission of Bhutan. During his visit from September 14 to 16, Kumar is scheduled to meet Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu Read More…
New Delhi: Ayurveda is gaining international recognition amid the expansion of India’s Ayush sector, growing domestic use of traditional medicine and rising demand for wellness and medical value travel. As India prepares to observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2026, under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”, the focus is on integrating Read More…
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday stepped up its attack on the Congress over alleged irregularities in a 2016 recruitment examination for panchayat development officers in Uttarakhand, demanding answers from senior party leader Rahul Gandhi. The BJP’s criticism came days after the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on the premises of a former special officer on Read More…
New Delhi: The Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded Rs 76.72 lakh in compensation to a 24-year-old man who suffered 75 per cent permanent physical disability in his upper limbs and brain in a road accident. Presiding Officer Deepika Singh was hearing a claim petition filed by Dinesh Kumar, who has remained in a Read More…
Jaipur: Counting of votes for councillor posts in 309 urban local bodies across Rajasthan began on Monday amid tight security, officials said. The counting is taking place at designated centres across the state, with security personnel deployed in and around the premises. Entry has been restricted to authorised persons, officials said. The elections, held in Read More…