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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 09 Oct 2026, 10:03 PM IST

India, Bangladesh Resume Trade Talks After Three-Year Pause as Port Curbs and Barriers Dominate Agenda

India and Bangladesh have resumed their joint working group discussions on trade after a three-year hiatus, reviving a key bilateral mechanism at a time when commercial frictions remain unresolved. Port restrictions, non-tariff barriers and Bangladesh’s demand for wider duty-free access are expected to shape the talks as the two neighbours grapple with a persistent trade imbalance.

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India Revises Anti-Dumping Duty on Jute Imports from Bangladesh and Nepal, Grants Zero Duty to Select Producers

India's Ministry of Finance has revised anti-dumping duties on imports of jute yarn, hessian fabric and jute sacking bags from Bangladesh and Nepal, setting zero duty for specific producers while imposing higher rates on others. The updated structure follows the Directorate General of Trade Remedies' mid-term review and will remain in force for the rest of the existing duty period, originally imposed in December 2022.

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Startups & Venture Capital08 Oct 2026, 09:47 PM IST

Government to Release Consultation Paper on AI Regulation, Vaishnaw Says

The Indian government is preparing to publish a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulation as policymakers weigh how to balance innovation, safety and accountability, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The move comes amid mounting uncertainty over AI’s rapid adoption across startups, enterprise technology and public services, and signals the beginning of a broader policy process rather than an immediate regulatory clampdown.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 08:47 PM IST

ARCs Urge Government to Speed Debt Recovery Through DRT Reforms

Asset reconstruction companies have pressed the government for procedural reforms to accelerate debt recovery, arguing that delays in Debt Recovery Tribunals are weakening enforcement under the Sarfaesi framework. Their proposals include automatic expiry of interim stays after two months, stronger creditor notification systems, faster filling of tribunal vacancies, and expanded electronic litigation services.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 07:18 PM IST

Government Moves to Police UPI Merchant Fees Daily as October 15 MDR Plan Nears

India is preparing to introduce a merchant discount rate on select UPI transactions from October 15, but officials say the government will monitor compliance daily to ensure payment charges are not passed on to consumers. The move reflects a delicate balancing act: preserving the rapid expansion of digital payments while creating a revenue stream that can help smaller merchants absorb transaction costs.

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India Entertainment & Culture08 Oct 2026, 06:23 PM IST

Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts Marks 175 Years of Artistic Legacy

Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts, one of India’s oldest art institutions, stands as a rare bridge between colonial-era art education and the country’s modern creative movements. From its beginnings as the Madras School of Arts to its later reform under leading artists and educators, the college has shaped generations of painters, sculptors and visual thinkers.

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India Entertainment & Culture08 Oct 2026, 03:43 PM IST

175 Years On, Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts Remains a Crucible of Indian Modernism

Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts, founded in the 19th century as the Madras School of Arts, stands as one of India’s most consequential art institutions, with a legacy shaped by reform, pedagogy and artistic exchange. From Devi Prasad Roy Choudhury’s formal curriculum to KCS Paniker’s modernist influence, the college helped define generations of artists who carried its imprint into local and international movements.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 09:02 AM IST

Proposed 0.4% UPI Merchant Fee Will Not Be Passed to Consumers, Government Sources Say

Government sources have clarified that the proposed 0.4% merchant fee on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will not be charged to consumers, seeking to calm concerns over a possible rise in digital payment costs. While only a small portion of UPI transactions may be affected, the levy is expected to be shared among banks and other stakeholders within the payments ecosystem.

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