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1.Centre debunks 'external pressure' myth over ‘foreign influence’ on UPI charges: ‘Goal to build…'41m agoThe government also reiterated several points regarding the new UPI framework and clarified that UPI remains free for consumers.
2.UP man flung in air in Greater Noida hit-and-run; was picking up birthday cake43m agoPolice said the suspect, a 24-year-old management student, was arrested on September 14 for the September 5 accident
3.Nagaon LS bypoll: First poll tussle in Assam after BJP’s victory in election51m agoThe Nagaon seat fell vacant in March this year after the sitting Congress MP, Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the party and joined the BJP
4.Two-stage NEET, permanent exam body among suggestions to reform India’s exams1h agoABVP, United Doctors Front and Educators Federation of India propose a two-stage NEET, a permanent exam authority and independent audits to improve exam security.
5.‘Can lead to very dangerous situation’: Ex-Navy captain's warning on Pakistan vessel collision with Indian warship1h agoThe charge d'affaires of the Pakistan high commission was summoned to the external affairs ministry and a strong protest was lodged with him after the incident.
6.EU chief von der Leyen flags AI, climate, dependency risks in State of Union speech1h agoHere are five key takeaways from the nearly one and a half hour-long speech setting out the bloc’s agenda for the year ahead
7.CJP to launch ‘Adivasi School Thik Karo’ campaign from Maharashtra on September 171h agoCJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a campaign to inspect tribal schools to highlight infrastructure gaps, student safety concerns and education access issues.
8.‘Pursue mediation’: SC to Boney Kapoor, daughters on Sridevi's disputed Chennai land parcel2h agoAfter Sridevi’s death in 2018, her husband Boney Kapoor transferred the 2.7-acre plot in his name and in the names of his two daughters, Janhvi and Khushi.
9.EPFO wage ceiling raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, 51 lakh more workers to benefit2h agoThe new increase takes into account sustained wage growth, rising incomes and the expansion of formal employment over the intervening years
10.India 'deeply concerned' over alleged Houthi drone attack near Mecca, calls for regional peace2h ago“We hope for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region,” India said.
11.Gurugram hit-and-run: Biker Sia says 'not satisfied' with Kalyan Bainsla's arrest, demands ‘strictest punishment’2h agoSia said that merely arresting the accused is not enough and that she will be satisfied only when the strictest possible punishment is given to all four accused
12.Maratha activist Manoj Jarange may have to call off Mumbai protest, cites deteriorating health2h agoMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's health worsens during his hunger strike, prompting doctors to recommend immediate hospitalization.
13.MHA declares Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA2h agoThe network is run by gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, who is backed by Pakistan’s spy agency ISI
14.Army chief begins Russia visit to boost military ties2h agoArmy chief General Dhiraj Seth will receive a ceremonial Guard of Honour and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers at ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’ in Moscow
15.Same-sex partners, unmarried couples can make medical decisions: NMC to Delhi HC2h agoNMC filed an affidavit in response to a petition for guidelines allowing same-sex partners to give consent in emergencies
16.Calcutta HC quashes fire dept notice to vacate Abhishek Banerjee’s Camac St office2h agoThe court was hearing a petition by Banerjee challenging the order to vacate the sixth and seventh floors of an eight-storey building at Camac Street
17.Rahul Gandhi asks PM Modi to roll back 'UPI tax' immediately, invokes Indira3h agoA new UPI framework introduces a 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate (MDR) on specified merchant transactions above ₹2,000.
18.'Never asked for its removal': Kerala CM Satheesan on AI dance video3h agoKerala CM Satheesan said it was the media that had reported that there were legal issues surrounding the video.
19.Keralam CM Satheesan flags contradictory remarks by Vijayan, Riyas on ED-seized diary3h agoKeralam CM Satheesan flags contradictory remarks by Vijayan, Riyas on ED-seized diary
20.Gujarat ATS arrests Congress leader Gitaben Patel’s son in fake passport case3h agoGujarat ATS says Harikesh Patel allegedly obtained a second passport using forged documents after surrendering his original passport in court.
21.Delhi HC asks govt if it is contemplating policy to regulate addiction causing features on social media apps3h agoDelhi HC asks govt if it is contemplating policy to regulate addiction causing features on social media apps
22.UPI AutoPay: Will you now pay extra for OTT, SIP and bill payments? What new MDR rules say3h agoUPI AutoPay payments for OTT subscriptions, bills and SIPs remain outside the new prescribed MDR framework. Here's what the latest rules mean for users.
23.Fatigue, rostering: Pilot body flags 6 deaths in 3 years, asks DGCA for urgent review4h agoThe Federation of Indian Pilots asked the aviation regulator to strengthen oversight of fatigue-management practices.
24.‘Captains not accepting rides, try adding more': Higher fare nudges at centre of Rapido facing action4h agoThe CCPA found that Rapido’s fare prompts, pricing slider and upfront tip requests could pressure riders to pay more before their rides were confirmed.
25.India's rank on Global Gender Gap Index unchanged at 131; Iceland retains top spot4h agoIndia's rank on Global Gender Gap Index unchanged at 131; Iceland retains top spot
26.Jarange dehydrated, at risk of electrolyte imbalance: Doctor4h agoJarange dehydrated, at risk of electrolyte imbalance: Doctor
27.Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking probe into CJP protest lathi-charge claims4h agoThe court was hearing a petition filed by Naresh, who claimed to be associated with the media community
28.NDA allies to meet in Varanasi tomorrow on PM Modi's 76th birthday4h agoAccording to reports, two bike rallies will be flagged to and from Varanasi and Vadnagar in Gujarat, PM Modi's birthplace.
29.Pakistan, Indian Navy ships come head-on in international waters: What we know4h agoIndia, Pak naval ships collide: The MEA said on Wednesday that the incident, which took place in international waters, did not cause any major damage.
30.BJP says Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s London trip a ‘pleasure tour’, investments claim a ‘complete lie’4h agoNainar Nagendran alleged that the government was presenting already existing companies as new industrial investments secured during CM Vijay's overseas visit.
31.PM Modi's schoolmate gets land back days after meeting him as firm tied to BJP MLA backs down5h agoSeven Eleven Constructions surrendered its building permission for a disputed Bhayander plot after owner Asgarbhai Vohra met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
32.PIL in SC seeks time-bound probe, stringent action against fake drug networks5h agoPIL in SC seeks time-bound probe, stringent action against fake drug networks
33.5 houses set ablaze as suspected Kuki militants attack Naga village in Manipur5h agoA resident said heavily armed Kuki militants attacked their village around 10.30pm on Tuesday, which continued until around 5am
34.Pakistan Navy vessel collides with Indian warship, New Delhi lodges strong protest: 'Unprofessional'5h agoIndia summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the High Commission of Pakistan on Wednesday.
35.Trusts may urge Tata Sons to seek RBI review5h agoThe RBI’s caveat in court hints at a potential legal battle, with differing views among trustees on whether to support the public listing move.
36.UP CM Adityanath stresses voluntary blood donation, action against professional donors5h agoUP CM Adityanath stresses voluntary blood donation, action against professional donors
37.SC asks CJ of Gujarat HC to register case to identify victims of 2022 industrial accident at pesticide plant5h agoSC asks CJ of Gujarat HC to register case to identify victims of 2022 industrial accident at pesticide plant
38.Kerala police raid Reporter TV office over Messi event financial probe5h agoJournalists and editorial staff of Reporter TV said that the police barged into their workspace during the TV broadcast
39.CJP protest: SC refuses reconstitution of panel to probe 'police excesses', says allegations mere conjecture5h agoCJP protest: SC refuses reconstitution of panel to probe 'police excesses', says allegations mere conjecture
40.Cabinet approves 'Saral Keralam' to fast-track investment approvals, says CM Satheesan6h agoCabinet approves 'Saral Keralam' to fast-track investment approvals, says CM Satheesan
41.New Zealand Parliament clears FTA with India: 'More jobs, higher pay for Kiwis'6h agoPM Christopher Luxon called the deal ‘landmark’ and said that it will mean more jobs, higher income for ‘Kiwis’.
42.‘Very positive step’: PhonePe, MobiKwik co-founders welcome UPI MDR charges6h agoWhile some criticised the MDR charges on UPI transactions, many welcomed the move saying it was much needed.
43.'End of day consumer pays': Ashneer Grover questions UPI merchant fee, says 'call it tax'6h agoAshneer Grover questioned the merchant charge on UPI despite the government's clarification that the move won't impact consumers.
44.3 DMK leaders booked over remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, cabinet colleague6h agoThe FIRs followed a September 12 DMK protest, with party spokesperson TKS Elangovan accusing the TVK government of targeting opposition leaders.
45.‘Iron Lady’ Sanjukta Parashar becomes 1st woman to head CRPF’s CoBRA unit6h agoSanjukta Parashar has led counter-insurgency operations in the northeast, where the media dubbed her the Iron Lady
46.EAM Jaishankar to visit Bhutan today; hold talks with counterpart Dhungyel7h agoThe visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan, and to further strengthen the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries
47.Fuel pump transactions, bill and insurance payments, and more: UPI FAQs as MDR kicks in7h agoNew UPI rules: The new UPI framework introduces a 0.4% merchant discount rate for transactions over ₹2,000. Customers won't pay MDR.
48.Bangladeshi national caught smuggling gold from Saudi inside undergarments at Delhi airport7h agoThe passenger admitted to smuggling the gold from Jeddah, adding that he had been asked to drop the gold off with someone at Delhi airport, said officials
49.Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman received 2 India invites, we haven't heard back: MEA7h agoTarique Rahman skipped the BRICS Summit, hosted by India in New Delhi last week.
50.Four people killed after car collides with dumper in Rajasthan7h agoThe collision was so severe that the front portion of the car was completely mangled and all four bodies were trapped inside
51.India issues alert against Pakistan-made fairness creams over grave health risks8h agoThe CDSCO added that the use of these creams could have toxic effects and pose a grave health risk.
52.BJP partners in Uttar Pradesh yet to open cards on Uniform Civil Code8h agoFor the BJP, UCC is part of its core ideological troika, besides the Ram Temple and the abrogation of Article 370.
53.Chase insolvency cases with large ‘haircuts’, ED chief tells officers8h agoThe ED chief said frauds under IBC and PMLA should be unearthed by different zones.
54.HT Morning Brief Sept 16: Who pays UPI charges; Vijay's London event called off and Messi’s last rodeo for Argentina8h agoToday’s big headlines in 5 minutes: Your quick brief on national and global events, entertainment and sports.
55.Messi event row: Police conduct search at Reporter TV office in Kochi9h agoMessi event row: Police conduct search at Reporter TV office in Kochi
56.‘Worked on Diwali, even logged in from hospital’: Woman narrates husband's heartbreak after Oracle layoffs9h agoSahu, who worked at Oracle for the pat 12 years, was among the many employees that found themselves unable to log in on Tuesday.
57.India's trade deficit narrows as exports rise 26% in August9h agoMerchandise imports rose 14.1% to $70.67 billion, while gold purchases plunged nearly 58% from a year earlier.
58.Two arrested as Gujarat police bust inter-state bomb threat network10h agoAs many as 5,13,847 email IDs and passwords were found on the devices of one of the accused, a senior police official said
59.Andhra raises upper age limit for govt job hiring to 44 years10h agoThe Andhra Pradesh government issued orders enhancing the upper age limit for direct recruitment to various government posts by two more years, providing greater opportunities to unemployed youth who
60.Proposed Keralam law aims to upskill elderly care-giving sector: CMO10h agoA proposed law for the care and protection of elderly persons in Keralam will aim to professionalise the caregiving sector and build a framework for geriatric care, the chief minister’s office said on
61.CPI(M) meet concludes, no major leadership changes10h agoThe CPI(M) extended state committee meeting in Kozhikode concluded on Tuesday by effecting a nominal organisational rejig and steering clear of replacing its top leadership.
62.7 BRS workers held over ‘purification’ ritual: Cops10h agoTelangana police on Tuesday announced arrest of seven Bharata Rashtra Samithi workers in connection with the alleged “purification” of the road and surroundings near the farmhouse of BRS president and
63.Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's London event called off over 'safety concerns', fans left waiting10h agoThe IT wing of Vijay’s TVK said that while party workers and supporters were eager to meet CM Vijay, the meeting could not go ahead due to safety concerns.
64.India's jobless rate falls to 5% in August10h agoOverall labour force participation rose 0.9 percentage points, while youth participation increased for the first time in five months.
65.Rahul Gandhi meets Congress secretaries to assess responsibilities amid rejig buzz10h agoThe Congress leader sought updates on secretaries’ work, state visits and concerns as the party prepares to redefine roles and responsibilities.
66.SC upholds sanction against NSE’s Chitra Ramakrishna10h agoThe Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the sanction granted for the prosecution of former National Stock Exchange (NSE) managing director and CEO Chitra Ramakrishna under the Preventio
67.NIA bid to join ED’s probe into 2022 Coimbatore blast sparks turf battle10h agoThe ED is investigating a money laundering case linked to the bombing, revealing financial crimes connected to terror activities.
68.Home ministry to brief JPC on FCRA bill in first meet on Friday10h agoThe controversial bill allows asset seizure by a government authority from non-compliant organizations receiving foreign donations.
69.Modi government’s loot has reached UPI, says Congress; BJP hits back10h agoThe new framework, effective October 15, will leave person-to-person transfers and payments up to ₹2,000 free, while merchants bear the charge.
70.CRPF revokes suspension of DIG over social media post10h agoThe CRPF has revoked the suspension of DIG Bidhan Chandra Patra, who was suspended in June and faced an inquiry for allegedly sharing audio and video messages on social media calling for “changing the
71.OpenAI vs ANI: Delhi HC refuses any ex-parte order10h agoThe Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to immediately restrain OpenAI from scraping news agency ANI’s content to train ChatGPT and generate responses, saying the company must first be heard
72.SC seeks Centre’s stand on 1-mnth extension for Tribunals members10h agoThe Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Centre to take instructions on whether the retiring members across tribunals be permitted to continue for one-month as a stop gap arrangement till fresh appointme
73.Aviation ministry pulls the plug on Kanpur's Garg Aviation amid safety complaints10h agoThe action follows a fatal August crash and a separate trainee injury, while a flight training association alleged repeated regulatory violations.
74.Keralam drafts bill to improve geriatric care10h agoA draft legislation is in the works that proposes fixing of quality standards and responsibilities of assisted living facilities, home care agencies and government homes housing for the elderly in Ker
75.India-US joint military drills in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan10h agoIndia and the US on Tuesday began joint military exercise “Yudh Abhyas” which is being conducted simultaneously at Auli in Uttarakhand and the Mahajan field firing range near Bikaner, the Indian Army
76.‘3,000 cases in 180 days’: SC questions ED over PMLA adjudication10h agoThe court emphasized the serious civil consequences of property attachment and asked ED for details on attachment orders and their resolution timelines.
77.HAL to deliver LCA trainer, Dhruv NG on Friday10h agoThe trainers and helicopters will be delivered in the presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh and civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
78.Strikes on merchant shipping and civil infra unacceptable: India10h agoIndia on Tuesday reiterated its opposition to attacks on merchant shipping and civilian infrastructure amid the West Asia conflict and said strikes on Saudi Arabia’s economic assets by Yemen’s Houthi
79.Pak’s bounty on Jaish chief Azhar ‘gimmick’, says MEA10h agoIndia on Tuesday urged Pakistan to take action against sanctioned terrorists based on its soil instead of resorting to “gimmicks” such as a “phoney announcement” of a bounty for Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
80.New UPI rules: What to know about person-to-person payments, monthly quota10h agoNew UPI rules: The government has clarified following confusion over the new framework and whether people would have to pay extra via UPI.
81.Pellet guns, harassment of women, cop injuries focus of SC panel's probe into CJP protest10h agoThe Supreme Court has directed its five-member high-powered enquiry committee (HPEC) to begin its probe into the July protests.
82.India, China must be sensitive to each other's ‘core issues’, PM Modi told Xi Jinping at BRICS10h agoThe leaders discussed maintaining peace at the border to foster bilateral relations amid lingering tensions.
83.'Undue haste, recklessness': Delhi HC junks 7 Income Tax tribunal orders in Patanjali case10h agoThe court said the tribunal failed to address key contentions and disposed of seven appeals through a common order of fewer than seven paragraphs.
84.Delhi doc killed help for ‘prioritising his wife’s tasks’ over cleaning clinic: New revelations in June murder11h agoThe police filed a charge sheet, rejecting his mental health defense, citing circumstantial evidence and witness testimonies.
85.Uniform Civil Code bills await President’s nod in Assam, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh11h agoUnion home minister, Amit Shah, has promised that all National Democratic Alliance-ruled states will have a UCC in place before 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
86.Supreme Court flays Centre for challenging pension to disabled soldiers, junks 270 appeals11h agoDirecting Centre to comply with the judgments granting disability pension to ex-soldiers, the court allowed the Centre four months to comply with the directions
87.India, others face 100% US tariffs as House advances Russia sanctions bill; final vote tomorrow11h agoThe bill -- Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 -- is expected to pass in Thursday’s final vote, people aware of the matter told HT.
88.Rapido operator fined ₹10 lakh, told to stop nudges asking consumers to pay more17h agoThe authority said the app’s wording and colour-coded interface could steer riders towards higher payments while they were still waiting for a driver.
89.‘Modi tax’: Opposition slams Centre over UPI charges on merchant transactions; Rahul, Kharge target PM19h agoThe government announced a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above ₹2,000 made to merchants.
90.Apple faces Indian consumer body probe over iPhone issues linked to iOS 18 update19h agoThe consumer regulator has now initiated a detailed investigation into the complaints, nearly a year after it first sought an explanation from Apple.
91.Gujarat Police to question Google over 5,00,000+ fake Gmail IDs linked to hoax bomb threats19h agoGujarat police busted an email network this week and arrested two individuals, uncovering over 5,00,000 Gmail IDs and passwords being used since 2022.
92.Rahul Gandhi meets Congress secretaries ahead of reshuffle buzz19h agoThe meeting comes weeks after Rahul Gandhi interviewed possible candidates last month to appoint new secretaries as part of an organisational overhaul.
93.Indian teams in Uzbekistan for Chess Olympiad 2026 wait 5 hours for hotel rooms19h agoThe Indian contingents travelled to the Uzbek city for the FIDE tournament, which is scheduled to take place from September 16 to 27.
94.Can merchants pass UPI charges to buyers? Key questions on MDR, its implementation answered20h agoThe finalized MDR framework and threshold structure will take effect from October 15, 2026, for the updating for software and billing systems.
95.FDA suspends licence of Mumbai’s Cafe Mondegar for food safety violations20h agoFDA allegedly found that the drainage system near the food preparation area was inadequate and created a risk of cross-contamination
96.Chhattisgarh: Dy CM Sharma, Baghel trade barbs over PM Awas figures in Raipur20h agoThe face-off at the Raipur Press Club came after Vijay Sharma challenged Bhupesh Baghel to a debate on PMAY in Chhattisgarh
97.‘Success of our foreign policy’: Omar Abdullah on Pahalgam condemnation in BRICS New Delhi Declaration21h agoThe BRICS countries, while adopting the New Delhi Declaration for the ongoing summit, condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
98.Gates Foundation commits $1 billion to help build and deliver equitable AI21h agoThe Goalkeepers Report this year focuses on the urgent actions needed to ensure AI helps narrow gaps between the richest and poorest rather than widen them
99.Two Kuki women shot dead as fresh violence rocks Manipur21h agoOfficers said that those responsible for the crime are yet to be ascertained, and an investigation is underway to apprehend the perpetrators.
100.What is Merchant Discount Rate and how MDR will be calculated after revised UPI charges21h agoAs per the new rules, Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI payments above ₹2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR).