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Tamil Nadu moved within touching distance of a major domestic title after holding firm against a spirited challenge from Railways, even as Emanjot Kaur produced a standout individual effort to keep her side alive. The contest turned into a test of nerve and depth, with Tamil Nadu’s collective discipline proving decisive in the closing stages.
Infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 150 crore each reported a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 2,88,122 crore in August 2026, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The latest monthly review shows that while delays and inflationary pressures continue to weigh on large projects, implementation is still advancing, with nearly half of the revised project cost already spent.
Tender247 has brought actor Anupam Kher on board as it seeks to make India's sprawling public procurement ecosystem easier for businesses to discover and pursue. The move comes as the country's tender market, estimated at roughly Rs 70 lakh crore, remains spread across dozens of portals, creating a major access gap for companies that can compete but often never see the opportunity in time.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has pushed back against criticism of the proposed Merchant Discount Rate on select high-value UPI transactions, saying it is neither a tax, cess nor surcharge and will not flow to the government. She said the charge is part of the digital payments ecosystem, will be borne by merchants, and is intended to support infrastructure and innovation in UPI.
The United States and Argentina have launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a sweeping infrastructure initiative aimed at modernizing transport, energy and digital links that move Argentine exports to Atlantic ports and Western markets. Announced on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly, the project is designed to attract public and private investment while deepening bilateral cooperation on supply chains, critical minerals and trusted technology.
In a significant move to enhance economic ties, the U.S. and Argentina launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, aiming to modernize infrastructure and strengthen supply chains across the Western Hemisphere. This initiative is poised to facilitate substantial investments in key sectors, including transportation and energy.
In a significant move to enhance economic ties, the U.S. and Argentina have launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, aimed at modernizing infrastructure to boost critical mineral and energy exports. This initiative is poised to attract billions in investments while addressing supply chain challenges.
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