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Traders Cancel ‘No UPI Day’ Protest After Sitharaman’s Assurance

Traders' associations called off the planned ‘No UPI Day’ protest on 2 October after a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The protest was against the Centre's proposed 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI transactions above ₹2,000, effective from 15 October. Retailers had planned to cover UPI QR codes and scanners with black cloth to oppose the charge, citing burden on small retailers.

Mint·3h ago

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World

Two Indians Convicted in US $2 Million Cargo Theft Scheme

Two Indian nationals, Arshpreet Singh of Sacramento and Vikramjeet Singh of Fontana, were convicted by a US jury for conspiring to steal cargo worth $2 million from Southern California warehouses. They used legitimate trucking companies to secure shipping contracts but failed to deliver the goods, including electronics and appliances. The conspiracy lasted from March 2024 to June 2025.

Firstpost World·29m ago

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Sumeet Bagadia Recommends Top 5 Breakout Stocks Amid Market Pressure

Sumeet Bagadia, Executive Director at Choice Broking, recommends five breakout stocks: PVRINOX, JK Tyre, ICICIGI, Texmaco Rail, and Mishra Dhatu. Despite stronger domestic industrial output, Indian stock indices remain under pressure due to Brent crude nearing $105 per barrel and US 10-year bond yields around 5.25%. Elevated crude prices and high US yields pose inflation and rupee risks, affecting foreign portfolio flows and market recovery.

Mint Markets·36m ago

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Delhi Records Lowest September AQI in Five Years at 102 in 2026

Delhi recorded its lowest monthly average Air Quality Index (AQI) for September in five years, with a value of 102 in 2026, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The city also saw the highest number of 'Moderate' air quality days, with 194 days having AQI below 200 from January to September 2026, marking an improvement over previous years.

Hindustan Times·16m ago·Delhi

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Dangerous Bullet Stunt in Kutch Ends in Accident

During the Mota Yaksh Lok fair in Kutch, a rider performing a stunt on a Bullet motorcycle inside the 'Well of Death' slipped and fell, causing panic. The local administration confirmed the accident and stated the rider was injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident video has gone viral on social media.

News18 Hindi·23m ago·Kutch

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Ken Griffin Donates $3 Billion to Carnegie Mellon University

Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, has pledged a historic $3 billion donation to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest ever in US education history. The funds will support a new campus in Miami, where Griffin resides, and further development of the Pittsburgh campus. Griffin will also join the university's board of trustees as part of this commitment.

TOI World·39m ago

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