Madhya Pradesh petrol pumps will stop accepting UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from October 16. The decision, by the state’s Petroleum Dealers Association, is a protest against the new 0.4% MDR charge on such transactions, citing narrow profit margins. MP Petrol Pumps to Reject High-Value UPI Payments The Madhya Pradesh Petroleum Dealers Association has announced … Read more
Indian athletes begin their Asian Games 2026 campaign on Sunday. Teqball’s Quimcy Dsouza has the first medal opportunity, followed by shooters Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod. Hockey, cricket, and badminton teams are also in action. The Asian Games 2026 will see several Indian athletes begin their medal hunt on Sunday across multiple disciplines, … Read more
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit alleged malpractice in the DUSU elections after ABVP secured three key posts. He said narrow-margin losses could have been victories and called for an examination into the counting and polling process. Congress Alleges Malpractice Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday raised concerns over the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) election results, … Read more
Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu participated in a cleanliness drive in Shakurpur with MCD staff and volunteers. He lauded the effort, urged citizen participation to make Shramdaan a movement, and planted a sapling under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Saturday joined MCD staff and young volunteers of … Read more
The Chandigarh Administration has slashed the Value Added Tax (VAT) on natural gas from 12.5% to 5%, effective September 18, 2026. The move will make Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) cheaper for consumers in the city. Chandigarh Slashes VAT on Natural Gas The Chandigarh Administration has reduced the rate of Value … Read more
An acute classroom shortage in Raichur’s Askihal village forces students to study outdoors. The school building, demolished 18 months ago, has not been rebuilt, and children lack proper classrooms, toilets, and a safe school compound. Students Forced Outdoors Amid Classroom Shortage An acute classroom shortage at the Government High School and Primary School in Askihal … Read more
The Bank of Japan has room to accelerate rate hikes due to rising producer prices, strong wage growth, and cost pressures being passed to consumers, pointing to stronger underlying inflation, an ICICI Bank Research report said. The Bank of Japan has sufficient room to accelerate its rate hike cycle as rising producer prices, strong wage … Read more
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the Modi government, alleging an ‘all-out assault’ on kitchens due to soaring prices of essential commodities. He accused the Centre of using ‘statistical jugglery’ to hide inflation from the public. Congress General Secretary in-charge of Communications and Member of Parliament Jairam Ramesh on Saturday alleged that the Modi government has … Read more
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hailed ABVP’s win in the DUSU elections, where it secured 3 of 4 posts. He termed the victory symbolic and a reflection of the youth’s voice, while mocking Congress for failing to win a single seat. Rijiju Hails ABVP’s ‘Huge Victory’ Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday congratulated the Akhil Bharatiya … Read more
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief after eight Odia tourists died when their car was swept away in a stream in MP’s Agar Malwa. PM Modi also offered condolences and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the victims’ families. Odisha CM Expresses Grief, Assures Support Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on … Read more