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National Governance & Policy 16 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

Nandigram Police Station Officer-in-Charge Replaced on Eve of By-Election After Opposition Complaint

The officer-in-charge of Nandigram police station has been replaced a day before the bypoll, following complaints from Opposition parties to the Election Commission that he was close to the ruling party. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of policing and administrative neutrality in one of West Bengal’s most politically sensitive constituencies.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 06:52 AM IST

India Keeps 0.4% MDR on Large UPI Merchant Payments, Ending Rollback Hopes

India will impose a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from October 15, while person-to-person transfers and smaller transactions remain free. The move is aimed at supporting the long-term safety and sustainability of the UPI ecosystem, but it has drawn criticism from opposition parties and is likely to reignite debate over the cost of digital payments.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:03 PM IST)

Government Rules Out UPI Fee Rollback as 0.4% MDR Stays on Large Merchant Payments

The government will proceed with a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, while keeping person-to-person transfers and small-value payments free. Officials say the move is meant to support the long-term safety and sustainability of the UPI ecosystem, even as opposition parties accuse the government of burdening digital commerce.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (08:17 AM IST)

Government Rules Out UPI Fee Rollback as 0.4% MDR Stays on Large Merchant Payments

The government will proceed with a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, ending speculation of a rollback and setting up a new cost structure for larger business transactions from October 15. Officials say the move is intended to preserve the safety and long-term sustainability of the UPI ecosystem, while opposition parties have criticised the decision as a burden on digital commerce.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 Oct 2026, 10:55 AM IST

Indian Opposition Takes Voter List Dispute to Supreme Court as Street Pressure Builds

India’s opposition parties have escalated their challenge to changes in voter lists by marching to the Supreme Court in New Delhi, arguing that the revisions could undermine electoral fairness. The protest has sharpened pressure on the Election Commission and intensified a broader political confrontation over the integrity of the country’s voting process.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 04:06 AM IST

Gehlot Accuses BJP of Deflecting Questions on Electoral Roll Review

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has accused the BJP of trying to discredit the opposition rather than answer concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He said Nitin Nabin was effectively acting as a defender of the Election Commission instead of addressing the substance of the objections raised by opposition parties. The remarks sharpen the political contest around voter list scrutiny and the neutrality of the electoral process.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 09:16 PM IST

APCC Chief Sharmila Placed Under House Arrest Amid SIR Protest in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee chief Y.S. Sharmila was placed under house arrest on Tuesday as authorities moved to prevent a protest linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The action underscores the growing political sensitivity around the voter-roll process, which opposition parties have increasingly framed as a governance and electoral integrity issue.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance09 Oct 2026, 11:46 PM IST

SBI Seeks Clarity on Bank Accounts Under Proposed FCRA Rules

State Bank of India has urged lawmakers to spell out banking procedures for organisations affected by lapses in foreign contribution registration under the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill. The bank’s concerns, raised before the Joint Parliamentary Committee, centre on how accounts should be handled when compliance responsibility shifts to a government-designated authority. The intervention highlights a key operational gap in the draft framework, even as opposition parties warn the bill could tighten scrutiny on NGOs and disadvantage minority groups that rely on overseas donations.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM IST

Government Rules Out UPI Fee Rollback as 0.4% MDR Stays on Large Merchant Payments

The government will proceed with a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, while keeping person-to-person transfers and small-value transactions free. The move is aimed at preserving the financial sustainability of the UPI ecosystem, but it has drawn criticism from opposition parties and is likely to reignite debate over the cost of digital payments for businesses.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM IST

Government Rules Out UPI Fee Rollback as 0.4% MDR Stays on Large Merchant Payments

India will proceed with a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, while person-to-person transfers and smaller transactions remain free. The move is aimed at supporting the long-term sustainability and security of the UPI ecosystem, but opposition parties have criticised the decision as a burden on digital commerce.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 08:42 AM IST

Tens of Thousands Flood Spanish Streets as Housing Anger Boils Over

Tens of thousands of people marched across Spain on Saturday in one of the country’s largest recent demonstrations over the housing crisis, pressing the government to act on soaring rents, scarce supply and rising evictions. The protests underscore a widening political fault line as lawmakers reject stronger tenant protections and opposition parties seize on public frustration ahead of a likely period of electoral maneuvering.

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New Delhi(3)Government of India(3)Nandigram(1)Mizoram(1)Mishra(1)Lalit Kala Akademi(1)