Finance Ministry clarifies about MDR charges for UPI transactions
The finance ministry has said no Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be levied on transactions through Unified Payments Interface platforms.
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Mumbai train accident: Four dead, nine injured
Four people were killed and several others injured when they fell off two overcrowded local trains crossing each other in Mumbai during the peak office hours.
Women are excelling, inspiring people in all sectors: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, underlining the government’s focus on women-led development over the past 11 years. As the NDA government at the Centre completes 11 years in office, Mr Modi reaffirmed that in all sectors, including science, education, sports, StartUps, and the armed forces, women are… Continue reading "Women are excelling, inspiring people in all sectors: PM Modi"
RBI slashes key lending rate for 3rd consecutive time, brings it down to 5.5%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday reduced the key lending rate, or repo rate, by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 5.5% from 6%. The decision was announced after the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, concluded its three-day meeting that began on June 4. “After a detailed assessment of the evolving… Continue reading "RBI slashes key lending rate for 3rd consecutive time, brings it down to 5.5%"
PM Modi accepts Canadian PM Carney’s invitation to G-7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he will be attending the G7 Summit later this month in Canada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pleasure after receiving a call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark J Carney, congratulating him on his recent election victory. During the conversation, Modi also thanked Carney for extending an invitation to attend the upcoming G7… Continue reading "PM Modi accepts Canadian PM Carney’s invitation to G-7 Summit"
Union Minister Amit Shah to take part in BJP election meeting in Madurai on 8 June
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Madurai on June 8. During his visit, he will participate in a public meeting at Othakadai and hold discussions with senior BJP leaders from Tamil Nadu’s southern districts. The visit is part of the BJP’s preparations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Shah is expected to strategize with party officials… Continue reading "Union Minister Amit Shah to take part in BJP election meeting in Madurai on 8 June"
No contempt if Parliament and state legislature simply make laws: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that any law enacted by Parliament or a state legislature “subsequent” to a court order cannot be held an act of contempt, and the enactment would have the “force of law” unless declared “null and void” by a Constitutional Court. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and S C Sharma said this in a… Continue reading "No contempt if Parliament and state legislature simply make laws: Supreme Court"
India offers an excellent opportunity for investment in aviation sector: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s fast-growing aviation sector offers an excellent investment opportunity for leading global companies. Addressing the AGM of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) here, PM Modi said the country aims to increase the size of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) segment to USD 4 billion by 2030. Emphasising that India has an open and… Continue reading "India offers an excellent opportunity for investment in aviation sector: PM Modi"
India’s covid cases rise to nearly 3,000
The number of active Covid-19 cases in India on Saturday crossed the 3,000 mark and increased to 3,395, with Kerala accounting for the highest infections at 1,336, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi, Union health ministry data released showed. This is possibly the first time in over two years that India’s active Covid case tally has breached the 3,000 mark. According… Continue reading "India’s covid cases rise to nearly 3,000"
Fight against terror has neither ended nor halted: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan that Operation Sindoor was “just an arrow “ in India’s “quiver” and underlined that the war on terror is neither over nor has it come to a halt. “The enemy has seen the power of Operation Sindoor. They should understand that this is just one arrow in our quiver,” Modi said while… Continue reading "Fight against terror has neither ended nor halted: PM Modi"