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PoliticsThe Supreme Court questioned the legal basis for the newly introduced UPI charges and declined to stay the levy. Additional Solicitor General N. Venkataraman, representing the Centre, clarified that the government is not collecting the money. Instead, the charge is a settlement fee paid between participants within the payment system.
Mint·4h ago
EntertainmentFrom September 28 to October 4, new movies and series are launching on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and ZEE5. Highlights include the Hindi series Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar on JioHotstar, an adaptation of a Korean drama about a romance challenged by a 10-year age gap. Netflix releases Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1, featuring a major battle against demons. Bengali family drama Ashirbad also premieres on JioHotstar and Star Jalsha.
NDTV Business·2h ago
TechnologyZano has resumed its blockchain from block 3,833,000 following a vulnerability in its Gateway Address feature that enabled unauthorized creation of ZANO and Freedom Dollar tokens. The rollback erased about one month of network history. Miners, stakers, nodes, exchanges, and pools must update their software to support the restored chain. Users are advised to keep transaction IDs and review past activity.
NDTV Tech·48m ago
EntertainmentOrry was rumored to be getting married, sparking widespread speculation online. However, the mystery has been cleared: Orry is not marrying anyone. The wedding rumors were part of a promotional campaign by Twamev in Jaipur. Orry shared a video revealing the prank, explaining the wedding was a creative PR stunt involving outfits, photos, and a billionaire-style invitation. Fans reacted with surprise and amusement.
Prabhat Khabar·19m ago·Jaipur
BusinessIndia's 10-year government bond yield rose to 7.1848% on Monday, marking its highest level since April 2024. The increase was driven by rising global yields and concerns over domestic supply. Traders reacted to India's borrowing calendar shifting toward longer maturity bonds, raising duration risk. Fears of additional Reserve Bank of India bond sales also added to market volatility.
ET Markets·34m ago
WorldThe Free to Think 2026 report by Scholars at Risk recorded 42 attacks on higher education in India from July 2025 to June 2026, the highest among 59 countries. The report raises concerns about academic freedom in India, the world's largest democracy and higher education system. However, the definition of 'attack' is broad, including violence, imprisonment, and loss of position, complicating the interpretation of the data.
Firstpost·38m ago
Mint·4h ago
The Supreme Court questioned the legal basis for the newly introduced UPI charges and declined to stay the levy. Additional Solicitor General N. Venkataraman, representing the Centre, clarified that the government is not collecting the money. Instead, the charge is a settlement fee paid between participants within the payment system.
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