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BusinessAI imageThe government is collaborating with UPI ecosystem participants to prevent merchants from passing the new 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on payments above Rs 2,000 to consumers. This MDR rule will take effect from October 15, affecting only a small portion of UPI transactions, according to officials.
The Free Press Journal·
WorldThe G7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil reserves over four months, with a significant diesel release in the first 20 days, to address rising fuel prices amid tensions with Iran. Earlier, Trump threatened a diesel export ban as part of the US response to the crisis.
TOI World·
PoliticsYathindra Siddaramaiah, the minister in-charge of Mysuru district, stated on Friday that peace and communal harmony can only be achieved when people adopt Mahatma Gandhi's principles of truth, non-violence, and equal respect for all religions in their daily lives.
The Hindu··Mysuru
BusinessMichael B. Jordan's Hollywood Hills home, originally purchased in 2019 for $5.8 million, is now listed for $14 million. Designed by Jeffrey Mills in 1997, the residence was renovated extensively during Jordan's ownership, including a modern kitchen, four bedrooms, and expanded outdoor spaces with a sauna pavilion. The ACME Team at SERHANT handles the listing.
TOI Entertainment··Los Angeles
SportsIndia will face Brazil, five-time FIFA World Cup winners, in an international friendly match on October 3 at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. India, confident after a 1-1 draw with Panama, will challenge Brazil's strong squad featuring Vinicius Junior and others. Indian forward Ryan Williams, who scored against Panama, is expected to lead the team. The match highlights India's chance to impress against a top football nation.
News18 Sports··Kolkata
HealthA 27-year-old paediatrician was found dead in a decomposed state in a service apartment in Hyderabad's Hafeezpet area. She had checked in three days earlier with a male friend who has been missing since. Police suspect foul play and are investigating the case as a potential homicide. The doctor had recently completed postgraduate training in Warangal.
Hindustan Times··Hyderabad
The Free Press Journal·
The government is collaborating with UPI ecosystem participants to prevent merchants from passing the new 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on payments above Rs 2,000 to consumers. This MDR rule will take effect from October 15, affecting only a small portion of UPI transactions, according to officials.
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