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GST Council Likely to Clear Metro Freight Pilot as DMRC Tests Urban Cargo Model

The GST Council is likely to give a green signal to freight movement by metro trains, a move that could open a new middle-mile logistics channel inside India’s biggest cities. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is preparing a pilot depot-to-depot cargo service under its Urban Freight Services framework, aiming to use the metro network for time-sensitive urban deliveries and reduce pressure on roads.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:24 PM IST)

MDR Rollout to Be Closely Monitored as GST Tax Questions Move to Council

India’s planned rollout of merchant discount rate (MDR) charges on certain digital payments will be monitored closely to ensure users are not unfairly burdened, even as tax questions around the levy move toward the GST Council. Officials are also examining whether merchants may be able to use input tax credit, a development that could shape the economics of card and digital payment acceptance. The issue sits at the intersection of consumer protection, merchant costs and the government’s broader push to formalise digital transactions.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance6h ago

Government Says New UPI Merchant Fee Won't Hit Consumers as India Moves to Protect Digital Payments Growth

Government sources on Thursday said the proposed 0.4% merchant discount rate on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will be borne by merchants, not consumers, and will not flow into government coffers. The move, effective October 15, is aimed at building a sustainable revenue model for the digital payments ecosystem while keeping person-to-person UPI transfers free and shielding most small merchants from the charge.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

ICAR Institutions Enhance Cleanliness and Sustainable Waste Management

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is spearheading initiatives to promote cleanliness and sustainable waste management across its institutions, emphasizing environmental responsibility and institutional discipline. This initiative aims not only to maintain cleanliness but also to establish a model for scientific and long-term waste management that can be replicated by other public institutions.

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India Entertainment & Culture1h ago

ICAR-CIRB Promotes Cleanliness Culture Through Public Dialogue

The ICAR-CIRB has organized a cleanliness dialogue to foster public participation and promote a culture of cleanliness, emphasizing that sanitation is a collective responsibility. The initiative aims to raise awareness and encourage individuals to play an active role in maintaining a clean environment.

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India & World Affairs2h ago

At UNGA, Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan on terrorism and water, says India will defend itself

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used India's National Statement at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rejecting what he called attempts to normalise terrorism and deny its consequences. He also linked global instability to rising costs for the Global South, pressed for UN reform, and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution in Gaza.

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Education, Jobs & Careers2h ago

Education Secretary Urges Teachers to Prioritise Learning Outcomes in Krishna District School Visit

School Education Principal Secretary J. Shyamala Rao on Saturday visited government schools in Edupugallu village of Krishna district, where he interacted with students, observed classroom resources and briefly taught Mathematics himself. He pressed teachers to give individual attention to children, adopt simple teaching methods and focus on improving learning outcomes as the state steps up its school education push.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory5h ago

Andhra Pradesh refuses to defend transgender law changes in Supreme Court as Uttarakhand backs amendments

The NDA-ruled Andhra Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court it will not defend the Centre's 2026 amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, saying the constitutional validity of the law is primarily a Union matter. In contrast, BJP-ruled Uttarakhand has supported the amendments, arguing that the law has not diluted transgender rights in the state and that certification and welfare processes continue.

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