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Congress rejects claim its MPs backed fee on high-value UPI payments

Congress says no specific UPI fee proposal was discussed by the finance panel, disputing the government's claim of MPs' support

Supreme Court asks Manipur chief secretary to explain deaths in relief camp

"We direct the chief secretary of Manipur to file an affidavit on deaths, especially unnatural deaths, at relief camps in Manipur," the bench said

India preparing to become alternative chip supplier: PM Narendra Modi

ISM 2.0 will focus on six pillars, including chip design, machines and materials, fabrication, advanced packaging, R&D and talent development

US sanctions Bill: India says energy security for 1.4 bn people a priority

The legislation gives President Donald Trump discretion to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, including India, but does not trigger them automatically

EU steel quota opens 2.8 million tonnes export window for India

India secures 1.9 mt country-specific quota as EU steel safeguard regime imposes 50% tariff beyond duty-free limits

Rupee settles 2 paise up at 95.89 against dollar after breaching 96 level

Rupee recovers from below 96 as RBI-backed dollar selling offsets Fed rate hike, foreign outflows and elevated crude prices

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

India important hub for semicon manufacturing, says Meity secretary

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan says India's growing electronics consumption, manufacturing capabilities and role in global supply-chain diversification will drive the sector

Centre asks states, UTs to clamp down on stem cell therapy for autism care

Health Ministry says stem cell therapy for autism must remain restricted to approved clinical trials, while unauthorised use could invite regulatory and disciplinary action.

Centre proposes CCTV surveillance in pharmacies to check unauthorised sales

Draft rules require CCTV surveillance for prescription drug sales at licensed premises and mandate that recordings be preserved for a minimum period of three months

Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea seeking disclosure of notices, flagging reasons

Petitioners seek a searchable database of electors served notices and disclosure of the criteria used to flag records for 'No Mapping' and 'Logical Discrepancies'

Litigant cannot lose right to appeal over tribunal's e-filing glitch: SC

The Supreme Court said the period during which the tribunal's filing system was non-functional could be excluded while calculating the statutory limitation period

Uttar Pradesh nets ₹7,600 crore in fresh FDI proposals across sectors

Five greenfield projects in packaging, food processing and plastics are set to come up across Meerut, Unnao, Bijnor and Kanpur Dehat

Delhi HC records takedown of Bombay Shaving Co ad in Gillette dispute

Bombay Shaving Company told the Delhi High Court that the advertisement and references to the court and earlier litigation had been removed from platforms under its control

With TFR at 1.9, EAC-PM calls for end to sterilisation incentives

India's TFR has fallen to 1.9, below replacement level. The EAC-PM has called for ending sterilisation-linked incentives and reviewing population-control rules in low-fertility states

Lower Kharif output expected due to rainfall deficit in Rajasthan

Rain deficit may cut Rajasthan's Kharif output, with guar, moong and moth crops facing sharp yield losses

No eligible Bengal women will be deprived of Annapurna Yojana: PM Modi

The prime minister said that under the scheme, a fixed amount will be deposited into the bank accounts of women in Bengal every month, an amount for which they will not have to depend on anyone

Two Rajya Sabha MPs made special invitees to joint committee on FCRA Bill

In a rare move, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has nominated two Rajya Sabha members as "special invitees" to the joint parliamentary committee examining the FCRA Bill

Govt proposes CCTV surveillance at stores selling prescription drugs

The proposed amendment seeks to prevent unauthorised access to and sale of Schedule H, H1 and X drugs without valid prescriptions

Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea against voter name deletions on Sep 21

The court will hear the matter on September 21 after the petitioner alleged that details of 3.3 million notices and grounds for deletion among 4.7 million names had not been disclosed