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UPI MDR Charges Lower Than Debit and Credit Cards from October 15

From October 15, UPI will charge a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Person-to-Merchant transactions above Rs 2,000, with exemptions for small merchants. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) stated that UPI's MDR remains lower than debit card charges (up to 0.9%) and credit card charges (around 2%). For example, a Rs 10,000 UPI transaction incurs Rs 40 MDR, compared to Rs 90 for debit and Rs 200 for credit cards, making UPI 80% cheaper than credit cards for merchants.

News18 Business·1d ago

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Politics

PIB Fact Check Denies President Returned Bengal Anti-Goonda Bill

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check has debunked claims that President Droupadi Murmu returned the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026. The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified the bill is still under examination. PIB urged the public to avoid misleading reports and rely on verified information regarding the bill's status.

News18·26m ago·Kolkata

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Sports

India Coach Highlights Kohli and Rohit's Leadership Ahead of 2027 World Cup

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasized the important leadership roles of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the ODI team as the 2027 World Cup approaches. Speaking before the ODI series against West Indies, Morkel praised captain Shubman Gill's performance but stressed that Kohli and Rohit guide him and younger players with their experience, positively shaping the team environment.

NDTV Cricket·2h ago

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Politics

Pawan Khera Questions ECI Over 97 Missing Voter Names, Demands CEC Resignation

Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized the Election Commission of India's recent clarification on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), calling it weak and delayed. He demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing unresolved issues including 97 missing voter names from Goa and concerns over Form-6 changes. Khera also questioned the formation of a committee to review ECINET and the effectiveness of voter list updates for first-time voters.

Amar Ujala·13h ago

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Politics

NDA Allies Welcome EC Statement Amid SIR Controversy

BJP allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) welcomed the Election Commission of India's statement addressing media reports of a rift between Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The statement aimed to clarify misconceptions and resolve doubts.

Times of India·47m ago

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Entertainment

Avengers Endgame Encore Crosses ₹15 Crore in India on Day 2

Avengers: Endgame Encore, the special theatrical re-release of the 2019 Marvel blockbuster with about five minutes of new footage, has collected ₹7.65 crore on its second day in India. Combined with ₹7.25 crore from day one, the total box office collection after two days is ₹14.90 crore. It may become one of India's highest-earning re-releases.

HT Entertainment·37m ago

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