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No rollback of 0.4% UPI MDR above Rs 2,000, says govt official
The government has ruled out any rethink or rollback of the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI payments above Rs 2,000.
Belarus frees 25 prisoners as US eases sanctions after Lukashenko talks
Belarus has agreed to release 25 prisoners as part of a deal that includes the lifting of some US sanctions on Belarusian companies, US special envoy for Belarus John Coale said on Wednesday after meeting President Alexander Lukashenko.
Mahua Moitra alleges eggs thrown at her car during meeting, takes swipe at SC judge
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra faced protests and an egg attack during a party meeting in West Bengal's Nadia district, with BJP workers and supporters allegedly raising "go back" slogans and waving black flags as she arrived at the venue.
AfD gains in German state polls pile pressure on Merz
Two regional elections in Germany on Sunday are expected to bring further gains for the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, and could shape whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and continue with his reform plans for Europe’s biggest economy.
The Vvaan: Tamannaah Bhatia says Chhathi Maiya song shoot left her teary-eyed
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia started welling up while filming Chhathi Maiya, a song from the upcoming film The Vvaan. The 36-year-old spoke about the track at the film's trailer launch on Wednesday. The actor said the sequence helped her understand more about Chhath Puja and what she d...
Alexandra Eala chooses country over China Open, seeks exemption for Asian Games
Alexandra Eala has chosen representing the Philippines at the Asian Games over competing at the mandatory China Open, with the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) seeking an exemption from the WTA for the 21-year-old.
Never met or knew Disha Salian: Aaditya Thackeray responds after name in FIR
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has denied ever meeting or knowing Disha Salian, calling repeated attempts to link him to her death an “evidence-free” smear campaign, days after his name appeared in a CBI FIR registered as part of a fresh investigation into the case.
Von der Leyen pushes stronger independent Europe amid rising global threats
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday called for a stronger and more independent Europe, saying the bloc was facing a more hostile world shaped by Russia's war in Ukraine, conflict in West Asia, economic pressure from China, high energy costs and growing...
Why transfer of a Muslim IPS officer has sparked political furore in Bengal
The sudden transfer of a Muslim IPS officer has triggered a political furore in Bengal. Bushra Bano, a 2021-batch IPS officer, was shunted on Monday, a day after a right-wing group objected to Islamic greetings she used in a YouTube video encouraging students to pursue the civil ...
Jarange Patil needs ICU care but heads to Mumbai for protests. CM questions timing
Manoj Jarange Patil's blood pressure and sugar levels have plunged. He can barely pass urine, and doctors have warned that he needs urgent ICU care, and any travel to Mumbai could put his life at risk. Yet the 44-year-old Maratha-quota activist remains on the road to Mumbai after...
PM's schoolmate will not get disputed land even after MLA cancels deal. Here's why
The decades-old land dispute involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s schoolmate Asgar Ali Vohra is far from over. Even as BJP MLA Narendra Mehta has cancelled his transaction over the disputed plot and agreed to give up possession, the land will still not go to Vohra, according ...
Lemon vs lime: What is the difference and how to use them correctly
Lemons and limes are often used interchangeably in drinks, cooking and dressings, but they are not quite the same. From their flavour and appearance to the dishes they work best in, here is a simple guide to understanding the difference.