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PM Modi meets chip CEOs, seeks push for next phase of semicon growth

During the meeting, Modi highlighted strong semiconductor talent foundation of the country and urged the industry to further participate in skilling, innovation and emerging technologies such as AI

UPI MDR could add ₹15,000-20,600 crore to fintechs and banks annually

Brokerages estimate that restoring MDR on UPI merchant payments could generate Rs 15,000-20,600 crore in revenue, benefiting banks and listed fintech companies

SC asks RBI to ensure banks, NBFCs seize financed vehicle lawfully

A bench of justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe held that financial institutions cannot use force, stealth or arbitrary methods to recover loans, even when borrowers have defaulted on repayment.

India's rooftop solar market has 132 GW potential, demand may hit 15 GW

ISMA says subsidies under PM Surya Ghar are driving installations, but policy continuity beyond March 2027 will be critical to sustain demand and manufacturing investment

Maharashtra plans health innovation hub to test and scale local solutions

State-level platform will unite government, private healthcare, academia and innovators to test affordable solutions and expand interventions that show measurable impact

SC asks ED, Delhi Police to give details of cases against Unitech directors

Supreme Court directed the ED and Delhi Police to submit details of cases against directors of ailing Unitech Ltd to ensure speedy trial and said no inconvenience should be caused to the homebuyers.

Delhi govt invites bids to monetise carbon credits from green projects

Carbon credits generated through the eligible projects will be monetised through a transparent market mechanism, with the revenue deposited into the Consolidated Fund of the state or a designated acc

Centre plans ban on import, sale of two antibiotics for animal use in India

Draft notification seeks to prohibit carboxypenicillins and phosphonic acid derivatives in animals as India tightens antimicrobial-use rules to curb drug resistance.

No foreign influence behind MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,000: FinMin

The finance ministry on Wednesday clarified that there was no foreign influence behind the decision to impose 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000

India emerges as IWG's 3rd-largest growth mkt with 43 new location signings

IWG signed 43 new locations in India in the first half of 2026, making the country its third-largest growth market globally and its fastest-growing market in Asia

Govt raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 per month from Rs 15,000

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 per month from Rs 15,000.

Bus services disrupted across Delhi as DTC drivers strike for second day

Private drivers contracted by DTC continued their strike for a second day on Wednesday, disrupting bus services across Delhi as they demanded higher wages, medical cover, and social security

Delhi HC asks govt about policy to regulate addictive social media designs

On being asked by the court whether the Centre was contemplating framing a policy on the issue, additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma said he does not have specific instructions on this

Security tightened across Delhi University ahead of student union polls

The final day of campaigning is scheduled for Wednesday, while polling will be held on Friday and the results will be declared on Saturday

MPs raise concern over 0.4% UPI fee on payments at Parliament panel meet

Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance Bhartruhari Mahtab said that some MPs raised the issue at the meeting and said that it may be taken up at the next meeting of the panel

BJP's month-long Seva campaign to mark Modi's birthday, 25 years in office

From blood donation camps and bike rallies to school competitions and public outreach, the BJP has planned a series of programmes from September 17 to October 17

Labour ministry plans higher medical reimbursement under welfare scheme

The proposed revamp would raise reimbursement limits for heart and kidney treatment, add dialysis coverage and introduce QR-enabled health cards and digital medical records

PM Modi to inaugurate Semicon India 2026 at Delhi's Yashobhoomi tomorrow

The conference will cover the semiconductor value chain, from materials and manufacturing equipment to chip design, fabrication, advanced packaging, and electronics systems.

SC refuses panel reconstitution to probe police excesses during CJP protest

The CJP-led march to Parliament saw clashes between protesters and security personnel, who used lathis and teargas shells to disperse crowds

Over 61,600 Lord Ganesh idols immersed in Mumbai after one-and-half days

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials said that a total of 61,640 idols were immersed till 6 am on Wednesday