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BusinessPhoto: Hindu BusinessThe National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced on October 13, 2026, that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select person-to-merchant UPI transactions will be implemented after Diwali. The decision was made to avoid impacting the festive season. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra earlier stated that a small MDR fee would not significantly affect UPI transaction volumes.
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WorldPhoto: TOI WorldIn 2018, Simon Cowell donated £25,000 to Humane Society International to help shut down a dog meat farm in South Korea. Nearly 200 dogs and puppies, many injured and living in poor conditions, were rescued. These animals were sent to shelters in the US, UK, Canada, and the Netherlands for care and adoption opportunities.
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BusinessPhoto: HT WorldAmazon has begun issuing refund payments to Prime customers as part of a $2.5 billion settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission. The settlement addresses allegations that Amazon enrolled millions in Prime without consent and made cancellations difficult. The FTC expanded the refund program in September 2026, increasing the maximum refund from $51 to $200 and allowing more customers to qualify. Amazon has paid over $845 million so far.
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EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentRavi Kishan will portray Lord Ram in the 'Ayodhya Ki Ramleela' on October 19 and 20 in Delhi. He described the role as challenging, emphasizing there is no room for mistakes and the script must be followed exactly. Despite his acting experience, Kishan admitted feeling nervous before taking on the revered character of Lord Ram.
News18Hi Entertainment··Delhi
BusinessPhoto: Amar BusinessFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum that the Reserve Bank of India may take stricter regulatory measures to curb the rupee's volatility. She emphasized RBI's goal is to control excessive currency fluctuations, not fix exchange rates. Her comments on reviewing LTCG and STT taxes boosted domestic markets, adding over ₹3 lakh crore in investor wealth amid global challenges and FII outflows.
Amar Business··New Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: Zee News HindiCongress leaders vowed to continue their protest against the Election Commission of India until justice is delivered and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns. They alleged electoral irregularities and highlighted the large turnout at the INDIA bloc’s protest march to the Supreme Court as a sign of growing public concern over democracy and voting rights. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari emphasized the bloc's unity in defending democracy.
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Photo: Hindu BusinessThe National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced on October 13, 2026, that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select person-to-merchant UPI transactions will be implemented after Diwali. The decision was made to avoid impacting the festive season. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra earlier stated that a small MDR fee would not significantly affect UPI transaction volumes.
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