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Banking, Fintech & Insurance Just now (03:33 AM IST)

Government May Phase Out UPI Subsidies as Merchant Fees Begin to Kick In

India may be preparing to wind down taxpayer-funded incentives for UPI and RuPay transactions as merchant discount revenue begins to enter the payments system, a shift that could mark the end of the state’s heavy subsidy role in digital payments. No new subsidies have been paid for transactions since April 2025, underscoring a policy transition toward a more self-sustaining ecosystem and lower fiscal burden.

By RDU Global Wire6 min read
Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace4h ago

EU's Top Diplomat Warns Europe Not to Hand Russia the Outcome It Wants

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, is warning European governments against easing pressure on Moscow at a moment when Russia is accused of probing NATO with hybrid attacks, sabotage and political pressure. Drawing on her own upbringing under Soviet rule, Kallas is urging Europe to resist fatigue, arguing that concessions now would reward Russian aggression rather than contain it.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace5h ago

Fort Hunter Liggett and Partners Mount Rapid Defense as Plaskett Fire Threatens Monterey County

Fort Hunter Liggett's swift response to the Plaskett Fire underscored the Army installation's emergency readiness and the strength of its mutual-aid network in Monterey County, California. As the blaze burned about 30,000 acres in the adjacent Los Padres National Forest, military and civilian partners worked in concert to keep the fire from spreading onto the post and to protect surrounding communities and critical infrastructure.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace7h ago

Marine Corps Installation Partners Test Emergency Readiness in Four-Hour Force Protection Drill at Blount Island

Service members, civilians and contractors at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida took part in Exercise Urgent Response, a four-hour force protection drill designed to test how the installation would preserve its mission during a complex emergency. The exercise underscored the Marine Corps' reliance on close coordination among military personnel and civilian partners to keep operations moving when conditions become unpredictable.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Trump, Xi Wrap State Visit Centered on Spectacle Over Substance

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a high-profile state visit in Washington, marked by elaborate ceremonies but lacking significant agreements. The discussions largely skirted critical issues such as Taiwan and Iran, leaving analysts questioning the efficacy of the diplomatic engagement.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceSept 26, 2026

NORAD F-16s Mobilize to Arctic in Strategic Show of Force

In a significant military maneuver, NORAD has deployed F-16 Fighting Falcons from Eielson Air Force Base to Goose Bay, Canada, under Operation Arctic Vanguard. This deployment underscores the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic region and the necessity for enhanced defense readiness.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

IIT Madras-backed Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 450 crore in first close, targets Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech fund by December

IIT Madras, its Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced a first close of Rs 450 crore for a Rs 1,000 crore fund aimed at advanced technology startups, with the final close expected by December 2026. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four deep-tech startups as it sharpens its focus on sectors seen as strategically important to India's industrial and national security ambitions.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Muslim Youth League takes SIR protest to streets across Malappuram, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The Muslim Youth League has escalated its campaign against the special intensive revision of electoral rolls with street protests across Malappuram, accusing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of weakening the electoral process. Large rallies, including a major march in Kottakkal, drew thousands of workers and broadened the agitation into a wider critique of public policy and democratic rights.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth10h ago

SEBI Issues Settlement Order in Kaizen Domestic Scheme I Matter, Signaling Continued Scrutiny of Fund Compliance

India's securities regulator has issued a settlement order in the matter of Kaizen Domestic Scheme I, marking the closure of enforcement proceedings through the settlement mechanism rather than a full adjudication. While the source material provides only the title of the order, the action underscores SEBI's continuing use of settlements as a regulatory tool in market supervision and compliance enforcement.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance55m ago

RBI Bulletin Says India's Economy Is Shielding Financial and External Sectors From Global Turbulence

India's financial and external sectors continue to benefit from a resilient domestic economy, even as geopolitical tensions, weather disruptions and firmer global bond yields weigh on the outlook, the Reserve Bank of India said in its latest bulletin. The central bank's assessment pointed to strong GDP growth, healthy foreign exchange reserves, steady credit momentum and moderate current account pressures, while warning that rising crude oil prices and food inflation could complicate the inflation path ahead.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance1h ago

RBI Sets H2 FY27 WMA Limit at Rs 50,000 Crore to Back Government Cash Flow

The Reserve Bank of India has fixed the Ways and Means Advances limit for the second half of 2026-27 at Rs 50,000 crore, giving the central government a short-term financing backstop to manage temporary mismatches between receipts and payments. The RBI said it may trigger fresh market borrowing if the government uses 75 per cent of the limit, while retaining the flexibility to revise the ceiling if circumstances change.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance2h ago

Pine Labs Turns the Corner as Payments Pioneer Builds an AI-Driven Fintech Stack

Pine Labs has evolved from a point-of-sale hardware provider into a broad fintech platform spanning checkout, consumer finance, gift cards, issuing and banking infrastructure, with more than 11.5 lakh merchants across India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East by Q1 FY27. After years of heavy expansion and losses, the company posted its first full-year consolidated profit in FY26, though its latest quarterly results show the turnaround remains sensitive to business mix and continued investment.

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