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BusinessThe Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging the imposition of merchant discount rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000. Mobile phone retailers plan to protest against these charges on October 2. NSE MD & CEO Ashish Chauhan stated there have been no government talks on new UPI MDR, expecting brokers and clients to resolve the issue.
Livemint·9h ago
BusinessThe nationwide bank strike scheduled for September 28-30 has been called off following late-night talks between the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and the Indian Banks' Association (IBA). Banks are expected to operate normally from Monday as discussions continue on a five-day banking week and other demands.
Zee News Hindi·5m ago
WorldAt least 21 people have died in floods, landslides, and other rain-related incidents across Nepal in recent days, officials reported. Heavy monsoon rains caused fresh flooding, house collapses, and road disruptions. Five died in a landslide in Palpa district, while 16 others died in various incidents over four days. Nepal recorded 439 monsoon-related incidents and rescued 1,284 people affected by floods and landslides.
Deccan Herald·32m ago
SportsJosh Allen, the Buffalo Bills quarterback, had a difficult game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3 of the NFL season. He completed only 5 of 11 passes for 42 yards, threw two interceptions, was sacked once, and had multiple fumbles. A bizarre play saw Allen catch his own pass after it bounced off a defender. Fans and fantasy players expressed frustration, questioning if he was injured.
HT Sports·36m ago
SportsVirat Kohli became the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 runs in ODI cricket. He scored an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls, including nine sixes and ten fours, helping India win against the West Indies. Kohli emphasized that personal milestones are secondary to contributing to the team's success and expressed gratitude for his long career.
Deccan Herald·18m ago·Thiruvananthapuram
SportsMore than 45,000 runners participated in the 13th Wipro Bengaluru Marathon held on September 27, 2026. The event was organized by NEB Sports with Karnataka Athletics Association, Wipro Bangalore, and Shriram Properties. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara attended. The full marathon was flagged off by Wipro CMO Ranjita Ghosh, the half marathon by fitness celebrity Mandira Bedi, and the 10K run by MP Tejasvi Surya.
The Hindu·17m ago·Bengaluru
Livemint·9h ago
The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging the imposition of merchant discount rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000. Mobile phone retailers plan to protest against these charges on October 2. NSE MD & CEO Ashish Chauhan stated there have been no government talks on new UPI MDR, expecting brokers and clients to resolve the issue.
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