Uttar Pradesh Cabinet

Curated news coverage, institutional background, regulatory filings, and investigative reporting across RDU Global.

6 Stories Indexed

Last Updated: Just Now

Verified Entity Intelligence

Banking, Fintech & Insurance Just now (07:32 PM IST)

Sitharaman Rejects UPI MDR Misconception, Says Merchant Charge Will Not Be Passed to Consumers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved to calm concerns over the Merchant Discount Rate on higher-value UPI payments, saying the charge is borne by merchants and will not be transferred to consumers. She stressed that the levy is not a tax, cess or surcharge, but a transaction fee applied in limited cases at a rate of 0.4% on certain UPI payments above Rs 2,000.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:00 PM IST)

Komatireddy Accuses BRS and BJP of Seeking Political Gain from Drought Crisis

Telangana minister Komatireddy has accused the BRS and BJP of attempting to extract political mileage from the state’s drought conditions rather than focusing on relief and long-term mitigation. His remarks sharpen the political contest around water stress, agricultural distress and administrative accountability as the state grapples with the fallout of deficient rainfall.

5 min readRead →

Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:47 PM IST)

Personal Loan Growth Accelerates to 16.9% in August, RBI Data Show

Bank credit growth strengthened across major sectors in August, with personal loans emerging as one of the fastest-expanding segments, according to Reserve Bank of India data. Outstanding personal loans rose 16.9% year-on-year to ₹72.9 lakh crore, up sharply from 11.9% a year earlier, underscoring resilient household borrowing demand and continued lender appetite for retail assets.

4 min readRead →

National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:53 AM IST)

Students Urged to Choose Careers Wisely and Upgrade Skills as India Recalibrates for a Faster Economy

Students should make informed career choices and continuously upgrade their skills to remain relevant in a rapidly changing job market, according to the thrust of a fresh policy-facing message emerging from India’s education and governance discourse. The emphasis reflects a broader national push to align education with employability, digital literacy and future-facing industries. The call comes at a time when employers are increasingly prioritising adaptability, technical competence and problem-solving over traditional degree labels alone, placing renewed pressure on students, institutions and policymakers to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace demands.

5 min readRead →

National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:11 AM IST)

Bihar Cabinet Approves Green Hydrogen Policy to Accelerate Clean Energy Push

The Bihar Cabinet has approved the Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026, setting the stage for a state-backed push into renewable fuels and lower-carbon industrial growth. The policy is designed to cut dependence on imported natural gas, support clean energy investment, and align Bihar with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023.

5 min readRead →

Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (01:04 AM IST)

Karnataka Launches First-of-Its-Kind Scheme Offering Up to Rs 25 Lakh for Startup Pilots

Karnataka has unveiled a new Government First initiative that will fund up to 100 startups with as much as Rs 25 lakh each to pilot and validate solutions directly with government departments. The programme is designed to move promising ideas from prototype to public-sector deployment, giving founders a structured path to test products in real administrative settings.

5 min readRead →

🏢 About this Entity

Corporations, startups, regulatory bodies, central banks, ministries and judicial courts. All news mentioning this entity is automatically verified and aggregated into this live intelligence dossier.

Co-Occurring Entities

Entities frequently referenced alongside Uttar Pradesh Cabinet:

Uttar Pradesh(6)India(4)Government of Uttar Pradesh(3)New Delhi(2)Telangana(1)Reserve Bank of India(1)