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BusinessThe National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) stated that the proposed 18% GST on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 can be claimed as input tax credit by merchants. This means merchants can offset the GST paid on MDR charges, easing the tax burden on digital payments.
Deccan Herald·21h ago
PoliticsIran's President addressed the United Nations, declaring that Iran has been a victim of terrorism, specifically accusing the US. He stated Iran will never 'bend the knee' to pressure and criticized US actions as 'terrorist.' The speech was a rare wartime address, emphasizing Iran's stance against US policies and highlighting calls for diplomacy.
The Hindu·5h ago
Tata Trusts and the Tata Sons board were reportedly unaware of N Chandrasekaran's family's business link with TVS Motor. This connection has raised questions about disclosure practices at Tata Sons. The controversy has intensified scrutiny on individual Tata Trust trustees, with discussions about potential conflicts of interest involving Chandrasekaran and Venu Srinivasan. Tata Trusts have stated they will evaluate action if these allegations are proven true.
The Indian Express·5h ago
WorldIn the IIT Bombay suicide case, Sahil made a final call to his girlfriend, saying, "I made a mistake." CCTV footage from the exam center showed Sahil holding a mobile phone when Professor Dulla reprimanded him. The incident occurred during an exam, and the footage has been reviewed as part of the investigation into Sahil's death.
Hindustan·7h ago·Mumbai
The IPL 2027 auction will take place in December in Goa, marking the return of the IPL auction to India after three years. BCCI Secretary Arun Dhumal announced the event and confirmed Goa as the host venue. The auction will involve bidding for teams and players, with preparations finalized by the BCCI.
indiatv.in·8h ago·Goa
ScienceAstronomers have discovered a unique planet named GJ 3090 b that orbits its star in the opposite direction to the star's rotation. The planet's orbit is tilted at about 136 degrees. Scientists found no evidence of another massive planet or star causing this unusual orbital behavior, making it a rare phenomenon in space.
News18 Hindi·3h ago
Deccan Herald·21h ago
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) stated that the proposed 18% GST on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 can be claimed as input tax credit by merchants. This means merchants can offset the GST paid on MDR charges, easing the tax burden on digital payments.
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