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Delhi Traders Turn to Cash as New UPI Fee Raises Cost Pressure

Traders in Delhi are preparing to encourage cash payments after a new 0.4 percent charge on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 began affecting merchant economics. The move underscores a growing tension between India’s digital payments push and the thin margins that many small businesses, especially in mobility-linked retail and services, operate on every day.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy12 Oct 2026, 04:45 AM IST

94% of Indian Consumers Open to Cultivated Meat, GFI India Study Finds

A new study by GFI India suggests that consumer curiosity around cultivated meat is far broader than previously assumed, with 94% of respondents indicating willingness to try the product. The findings point to a potentially significant opening for alternative proteins in India, even as questions remain over regulation, pricing, and public trust.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 11:54 PM IST

Indian Banks Seen Posting 11% Q2FY27 Earnings Growth as FCNR Inflows Pressure Margins: Kotak

Indian banks are expected to report 11 percent year-on-year earnings growth in the second quarter of FY27, according to Kotak, with private sector lenders likely to outpace state-run peers. The brokerage said strong FCNR deposit inflows should support system liquidity and deposit growth, but may temporarily compress net interest margins.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 11:54 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Edge Closer to Glory as Emanjot’s Fight Keeps Rest of India Alive

Tamil Nadu moved within touching distance of a title after building a decisive advantage despite a spirited resistance led by Emanjot Kaur for Rest of India. The contest remained alive late into the day, but TN’s control of key phases left them firmly positioned to close out the match and claim the bigger prize.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:54 PM IST

India’s AI Push Will Succeed Only If Technology Is Bundled With Human Judgment, Leadership and Execution

India’s emerging artificial intelligence agenda is increasingly being framed not as a contest between machines and people, but as a test of whether technology can be paired with sound judgment, accountable leadership and disciplined execution. The central policy message is clear: AI may accelerate decision-making, but its public value will depend on institutions that can translate capability into reliable governance outcomes.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 11:54 PM IST

Stripe India MD Says AI Can Help Startups Build Global From Day One

At TechSparks 2026, Stripe India Managing Director Manish Maheshwari argued that Indian startups no longer need to treat the domestic market as a proving ground before going abroad. He said artificial intelligence is lowering the cost and time required to build products for global customers, while Stripe’s OpenRouter deal is designed to reduce the expense side of that equation.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 11:33 PM IST

Hope’s Century Powers West Indies to Series-Ending Win Over India in Third ODI

Shai Hope struck his second consecutive century to anchor a composed West Indies chase and deny India a clean sweep in the third ODI, as the visitors overhauled a formidable target of 352 with 10 balls remaining. The result offered the Caribbean side a timely statement of resilience, while India were left to reflect on a rare collapse in control after posting a commanding total.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:33 PM IST

India Reports 3,832 Child Leprosy Cases as 2027 Transmission-Interruption Goal Faces Scrutiny

India has recorded 3,832 leprosy cases among children, including 37 diagnosed with Grade-2 disability at the time of detection, underscoring persistent gaps in early diagnosis and community surveillance. The figures have sharpened scrutiny of the country’s ambition to interrupt transmission by 2027, a target that now depends on faster case-finding, stronger contact tracing, and more reliable primary health screening.

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