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India Sports & Cricket 04 Oct 2026, 04:28 AM IST

Aman Sehrawat Wins Asian Games Gold, Caps Rapid Rise With Tactical Masterclass

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat added a gold medal to his growing collection at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating a difficult Han opponent with disciplined mat control and sharp tactical execution. The 23-year-old, who had previously claimed bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games, completed a significant climb to the top of the podium with a performance that underlined both maturity and competitive composure.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 02:44 AM IST

UPI MDR Could Reach 47.2 bps for Merchants After GST, Raising Costs on High-Value Digital Payments

India’s new UPI merchant fee framework could translate into an effective cost of about 47.2 basis points for businesses once GST is included, according to the structure announced for person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2,000. The charge, set at 0.4% MDR and capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 and above, takes effect from October 15, while consumers will not be charged.

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India Sports & Cricket04 Oct 2026, 02:23 AM IST

How Hansi Flick Turned Raphinha Into Barcelona’s New No. 9

Hansi Flick’s tactical reshuffle has transformed Raphinha from a wide attacker into Barcelona’s most dangerous central scorer, giving the Brazilian a new route to goal and a sharper influence on matches. The move has propelled him to the top of LaLiga’s scoring charts, ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, and underlined Barcelona’s growing tactical flexibility under their new coach.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 02:23 AM IST

BJP Accuses Congress of Habitual Mandate Insult as Chouhan Defends Poll Institutions

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday accused the Congress of repeatedly undermining public mandates, after senior leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Mallikarjun Kharge had attacked constitutional institutions by questioning the integrity of the Election Commission and electronic voting machines. Chouhan defended the appointment process of Election Commissioners and said the BJP had full faith in India’s electoral system. The exchange adds to a long-running political clash over the credibility of election machinery, with the BJP portraying Congress criticism as an assault on democratic institutions and the Opposition framing its concerns as demands for greater transparency.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 12:57 AM IST

Indian Police Detain Protesters as Gen Z-Led Anger Grows Over Voter Roll Changes

Indian police detained several people in New Delhi on Monday as student-led and youth-driven protests escalated against changes to the country’s electoral rolls. The demonstrations, which have drawn activists, lawyers and opposition voices, are sharpening scrutiny of the Election Commission and raising fresh concerns about the integrity and accessibility of India’s voting process.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM IST

NPCI Says GST on UPI MDR Will Not Burden Small Merchants

The National Payments Corporation of India has said that the Goods and Services Tax applied to UPI merchant discount rate charges will not materially affect small merchants, arguing that the vast majority of transactions attract no MDR and therefore no GST. NPCI said payments below Rs 2,000 carry zero MDR, while merchants with monthly receipts under Rs 1 lakh are exempt from MDR altogether, limiting the tax impact further.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM IST

New UPI Merchant Fee Could Lift Effective Cost to 47.2 bps After GST

India’s new UPI merchant discount rate framework, effective October 15, introduces a 0.4% charge on person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2,000, with a cap of Rs 300 on payments of Rs 75,000 and above. While consumers will not be charged, the GST treatment of the fee could raise the effective cost for merchants to about 47.2 basis points, sharpening concerns across retail, mobility and other high-frequency payment sectors.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 11:35 PM IST

Poll Finds China Viewed More Favorably Than the United States in Latin America

A new poll suggests China is now seen as a more positive global influence than the United States across much of Latin America, underscoring a sharp shift in regional perceptions of power. The finding reflects years of expanding Chinese trade, investment and diplomacy, while Washington continues to contend with the political aftershocks of the Trump era and broader skepticism about U.S. intentions.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 11:35 PM IST

Injury-Hit Sreeshankar Sets Sights on 2028 Gold After Asian Games Silver

Asian Games long jump silver medallist Murali Sreeshankar has framed his next major target around the 2028 Olympic cycle, underlining a long-term push for gold after a painful but resilient podium finish in Japan. He secured silver despite sustaining an injury during his fourth attempt, a result that has sharpened rather than softened his competitive ambition.

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