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No charges for UPI users: Government clarifies person-to-person transactions to remain free; top points
The government said that the overwhelming majority of merchant transactions on UPI will continue to remain free. Will your UPI transactions soon be chargeable? That’s the question on the minds of users since a bill cleared Lok Sabha allowing banks to charge merchants with a fee. However, the government has clarified that Unified Payments Interface…
21 of 57 TN MPs attend CM Vijay’s meet, reject Delimitation Bill; DMK, AIADMK stay away | India News
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu MPs on Saturday “unanimously” decided to oppose Centre’s Delimitation Bill after chief minister C Joseph Vijay chaired a meeting to discuss its likely impact on the state.Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said around 21 out of 57 Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs attended the meeting and agreed to resist any alteration…
‘Last time, we failed to open locker’: Masked men return to advocate’s house, loot over Rs 3 crore | Chandigarh News
(AI image used for representative) A robbery took place when four masked intruders stormed the home of a senior advocate KURUKSHETRA: Four masked men allegedly broke into a senior advocate’s house in Kurukshetra after holding him and his wife at gunpoint, taking cash, jewellery, a licensed revolver and other valuables worth around Rs 3.15 crore,…
‘Army safeguarding territory’: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu rejects Chinese encroachment | India News
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu NEW DELHI: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Saturday rejected reports of Chinese military encroachment in the state and said that the Army was effectively patrolling and safeguarding the territory.Speaking to reporters, Khandu said, “No signs of encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh; Indian Army effectively patrolling and safeguarding the…
Iran Conflict: ‘End this war’: Senate Democrats turn up heat on Donald Trump, seek end to ‘unauthorised’ Iran hostilities
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) A group of US Senate Democrats led by Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper has introduced a joint resolution seeking to end what they describe as unauthorised US military involvement against Iran, escalating a congressional challenge to President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict.The measure, designated SJRes. 211,…
Savarkar Quiz Controversy: ‘Which freedom fighter received most severe punishment?’ Kerala orders probe into Savarkar quiz | India News
File photo: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar NEW DELHI: A political row has erupted in Kerala over a school quiz question that described Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the “most severe punishment” from the British, prompting general education minister N Samsudheen to order an inquiry.The “Freedom Quiz” was conducted on August…
‘Never identified with how I look, was called toothpick in school’: Vedika Pinto on ‘Musafir Cafe’, her character Sudha being called red flag, her journey and more | Hindi Movie News
There’s something quietly refreshing about not just watching Vedika Pinto on screen in her recent show, ‘Musafir Cafe’, but also speaking to her. She is clear about her thoughts, articulate in expressing them, and there’s a spark that is hard to miss, one that reflects just as effortlessly on screen.Vedika doesn’t just reflect on the…
Syrian spy chief accused of 2015 ‘Children’s Massacre’ hiding in Moscow: Report
BBC traced former Syrian intelligence chief Hussam Luka, accused of involvement in the 2015 “Children’s Massacre” and other abuses, to Moscow. Former Syrian intelligence chief Hussam Luka, one of the most powerful security officials under ousted president Bashar al-Assad, has been traced to Moscow after the BBC followed a trail of contacts found in his…
Neeraj Chopra: Ashish Yadav’s road to U20 Worlds silver: From training in dry ponds with wooden javelin to following Neeraj Chopra’s trail | More sports News
Ashish Yadav and Neeraj Chopra NEW DELHI: Ashish Yadav‘s journey started with a wooden javelin in Mawaiya, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. He trained near dry ponds with quicksand patches. The dangers of such a location notwithstanding, Ashish wanted to follow in Neeraj Chopra‘s footsteps.The 19-year-old weighed all of 70kg when he was picked to train in…
After Germany’s exit, India eyes France-led sixth-generation fighter programme
A rendering of the FCAS with unmanned loyal wingmen. (Image credit: Airbus) The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) may very well become India’s sixth-generation fighter aircraft. The ministry of defence informed Parliament in a written response that India is in talks with France to co-join the programme that is now spearheaded by France.This development takes…
