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UPI MDR Fee Deferred Until Diwali 2026, Fintech Stocks Rally

The NPCI announced the deferment of the UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) fee implementation until after Diwali 2026, citing the festival season. Following this decision, fintech stocks including Paytm, Pine Labs, Mobikwik, Zaggle, and Moneyview saw a strong rebound from their daily lows. Pine Labs shares rose from ₹154.42 to ₹165, Paytm from ₹1571 to ₹1675, and Mobikwik from ₹230.41 to ₹248.

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EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi Entertainment

Mirzapur Removes 'Shoorveer' Song After Court Warning

In the climax of 'Mirzapur: The Film,' the use of the song 'Shoorveer,' praising Maharana Pratap's bravery, faced objections. The makers informed the Delhi High Court that they voluntarily removed the song from the climax. Neither the petitioner’s lawyer nor the censor board objected to this. The producer also pledged to deposit ₹50,000 to the Army Welfare Fund. The court accepted the statement and closed the PIL without further orders.

News18Hi Entertainment··Delhi

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PoliticsPhoto: Times of India

BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Bribery Record Amid CEC Row

The Bharatiya Janata Party sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday over protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission of India. BJP accused Congress of double standards, highlighting Rahul Gandhi's alleged record of bribery as the 'biggest red flag' in the ongoing controversy.

Times of India·

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PoliticsPhoto: Amar Ujala

Think Tank Urges Strict Rules on Foreign Satellite Operators Like Starlink

An Indian policy group has urged the government to impose strict, non-negotiable conditions on foreign satellite operators. The group argued that SpaceX's Starlink could give the US strategic advantages over India's communication infrastructure and weaken its technological sovereignty. The report by the Diplomacy Foundation highlights satellite broadband as a tool for military power, intelligence, and geopolitical influence, calling for control over domestic data flow, network access, and emergency shutdowns, along with accelerating indigenous satellite constellation development.

Amar Ujala·

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BusinessPhoto: Economic Times

Senior Citizen Wins Rs 65 Lakh Income Tax Case on Cash Deposit

Ram Singh, a senior citizen, was issued an income tax notice for an alleged unexplained cash deposit of Rs 65.27 lakh in his Punjab National Bank savings account. The Income Tax Assessing Officer (AO) did not accept Ram Singh's explanation of pension and fixed deposit interest as the source. The Commissioner of Appeals initially upheld the tax demand on February 9, 2024, stating the source was not properly explained, but the case was later won by Ram Singh.

Economic Times··Tapukara

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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI Entertainment

Krithi Shetty to Star in Untitled Bollywood Film This Year

Krithi Shetty will make her Bollywood debut in a love story directed by Vidhi Ghodgaonkar, a protégé of Rohit Shetty for 17 years. The film is produced by Abhishek S Vyas under AVS Studios and is expected to begin shooting later this year. The title and full cast have not yet been announced.

TOI Entertainment·

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