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A forest department officer in Nirmal was reportedly caught accepting a ₹12,000 bribe, underscoring persistent corruption risks in frontline governance. The case adds to mounting scrutiny of petty extortion in public offices, where citizens often face pressure for routine clearances and services.
Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar have urged the Madras High Court to throw out a defamation case filed by the DMK, arguing that the party failed to serve the prior notice required under Section 80 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The plea places procedural compliance at the centre of a politically sensitive dispute and could shape how the court assesses the maintainability of the complaint.
Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar have urged the Madras High Court to dismiss a defamation case filed by the DMK, arguing that the party failed to serve prior notice as required under Section 80 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The petition places procedural compliance at the centre of a politically sensitive dispute that could test how far defamation claims can proceed when statutory notice requirements are contested.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to travel to Singapore for a high-level engagement with the city-state’s political leadership and top corporate executives. The visit is expected to focus on deepening economic cooperation, expanding investment ties, and reinforcing India’s position as a preferred destination for global capital amid a shifting regional business landscape.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that the Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 is a merchant-side cost and will not be passed on to consumers. She said the levy is not a tax, cess or surcharge, pushing back against growing confusion over the policy’s impact on digital payments.
India’s small-trader groups have called off their proposed ‘No UPI Day’ protest after a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. The withdrawal by the AICPDF and AIMRA eases a potential flashpoint over digital payments, merchant costs and the pace of UPI adoption in the retail economy.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved to calm confusion over the Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions, saying the charge will not be passed on to consumers. She said the levy is borne by merchants, not the government, and stressed that it is neither a tax nor a surcharge. The clarification comes as digital payments continue to expand rapidly across India’s retail and mobility ecosystem.
Small-trader groups have called off their proposed ‘No UPI Day’ protest for October 2 after a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Wednesday. The decision, announced by the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation and the All India Mobile Retailers Association, signals a temporary easing of tensions over digital payments and merchant concerns.
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