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Supreme Court Declines Interim Stay on 0.4% UPI MDR, Puts Government, RBI and NPCI on Notice

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an interim stay on the government’s new merchant discount rate framework that imposes a 0.4% charge on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, allowing the policy to remain on track for an October 15 rollout. The court, however, issued notices to the Union government, the Reserve Bank of India, the National Payments Corporation of India and other respondents after a public interest litigation challenged the levy’s legality.

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Energy, Power & CleanTechJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Gadkari Advocates Ethanol as Key to Boosting Farmer Incomes and Cutting Fuel Imports

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the potential of ethanol in enhancing farmers' earnings and reducing India's fuel import dependency during the launch of a new bus service in Madhya Pradesh. He highlighted the recent surge in maize prices and the government's ambitious PM e-Bus Sewa initiative.

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National Governance & Policy5m ago

Amit Shah Joins Amma's 73rd Birthday Celebrations in Kerala, Underscoring Spiritual Outreach and National Visibility

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi in Kollam, Kerala, as chief guest, placing a major national political figure at one of the state's most prominent religious and social gatherings. The appearance highlights the continuing public influence of Amma's movement and the political significance of high-profile engagement with spiritual institutions that command deep social reach across India and abroad.

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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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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

Gitanjali Angmo Questions Ladakh Festival Timing as Martyrs' Month, Wangchuk Detention Marked

Educator and activist Gitanjali J. Angmo has criticised the Ladakh administration for staging its festival during a period she says should be reserved for remembrance, not celebration. Her remarks came as the Union Territory observed Martyrs' Month for four Leh residents killed in police firing last year and marked one year since the detention of her husband, Sonam Wangchuk.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI Announces Rs 24,000 Crore Treasury Bill Auction Across 91-, 182- and 364-Day Papers

The Reserve Bank of India has announced an auction of Government of India Treasury Bills worth Rs 24,000 crore, split across 91-day, 182-day and 364-day maturities, with settlement set for October 1, 2026. The sale will use a price-based multiple price method and will be open to competitive and non-competitive bidders, including retail investors through the RBI Retail Direct portal.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI Sets Rs 50,000 Crore WMA Limit for Government in Oct 2026-March 2027

The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has fixed the Ways and Means Advances limit at Rs 50,000 crore for the second half of FY2026-27, covering October 2026 to March 2027. The central bank said it may trigger fresh market borrowing once the government uses 75% of the limit, while retaining the flexibility to revise the cap if circumstances change.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy11h ago

India Can Grow Beyond 10%, Sitharaman Says, Urging Tech Push Across Sectors

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India is capable of achieving economic growth of more than 10 per cent, arguing that faster adoption of technology and innovation could lift productivity across agriculture, startups and industry. Speaking in Bengaluru, she said the country must overcome cynicism and accelerate its march toward Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.

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Startups & Venture Capital13m ago

India Weighs New Trade Secrets Law as Startups, Industry Push for Balance on Whistleblowers and Enforcement

India is preparing to consult industry on whether it needs a dedicated trade secrets law, as officials weigh concerns from startups over compliance burdens and from established firms over contract enforcement. The discussion also centers on how any new framework would protect confidential business information without weakening whistleblower safeguards.

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