Aman Sahu

Only 17% merchants willing to bear 0.4% MDR on UPI payments: Survey

LocalCircles survey finds 41% of merchants unwilling to bear any MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, while 9% do not accept UPI payments

National Stock Exchange to revise pre-open auction framework from Sept 7

The move brings the pre-open process in line with the Closing Auction Session framework, creating a more consistent auction structure around price discovery at the start and close of the trading day

Constl secures $90 mn project financing led by NaBFID for fibre expansion

The company said the financing will support the rollout of greenfield fibre networks across emerging AI corridors in India and investments in next-generation network technologies

Turbulent AI era needs urgent global plan for transition: Bill Gates

The Microsoft co-founder says artificial intelligence could transform health, education and prosperity, but warns job losses, security threats and social harms demand coordinated action now

A fragile climb: India's trekking push faces test of safety, sustainability

Nirmal Purja's icy death has rekindled questions about safety, overcrowding and tourism in the mountains

Shabnam Sinha to succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal as Airtel Payments Bank chair

Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, was appointed non-executive chairman of Airtel Payments Bank in April 2016

Zee shareholders approve ₹3,143.5 crore promoter fund infusion, Esop plan

Company will issue 24,94,85,563 warrants at Rs 126 each; ESOP plan for employees also gets shareholder approval

How hip-hop became the soundtrack of India's Gen Z protest movement

The protests revived old anthems, inspired new rap tracks, and showed how music continues to shape political expression across generations

Cabinet clears ₹3,030 cr chemical scheme; Vaishnaw skips Neet questions

When asked about the reported draft Bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks, Vaishnaw declined to answer questions on the Neet issue, saying, "No paper will be leaked today"

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained after sit-in protest outside PM's residence

Police detained several Opposition leaders, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, while clearing a protest backing students' demands over the NEET-UG paper leak

Govt open to Neet debate in Parl: Jitendra Singh after Rahul Gandhi meet

Singh said Rahul Gandhi was assured that the government was prepared to discuss all issues related to Neet in Parliament

Beyond match days, sports jerseys emerge as India's latest fashion category

As fans embrace jerseys beyond stadiums, brands are targeting a growing middle market between premium official merchandise and dirt-cheap knock-offs

Govt issues draft rules to ban paraquat dichloride over health concerns

The weed-killing herbicide is among the world's most controversial, having been banned in about 70 countries because of its toxic qualities

Truecaller committed to working with Trai, Meity, DoT on spam issue: CEO

He added that constructive engagement with the authorities remains central to the company's approach

Maharashtra to remove ₹2 lakh cap in farm loan waiver scheme: CM Fadnavis

Defending the loan waiver, the CM, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the measure was aimed at helping financially-distressed farmers regain access to institutional credit

Govt to tap full green shoe option on firm demand for Cochin Shipyard OFS

Cochin Shipyard's OFS received bids worth 3.52 times the shares on offer on Day 1, prompting the government to exercise the entire green shoe option

Fortis Healthcare signs pact with Dion Group for 300-bed Odisha hospital

The agreement marks Fortis Healthcare's first major presence in Odisha

Air India, SIAEC to set up maintenance, repair and overhaul JV in India

SIAEC is part of the Singapore Airlines Group, which holds a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India

Small savings scheme interest rates unchanged for second quarter: FinMin

The interest rate on the Public Provident Fund (PPF) has been retained at 7.1 per cent, while post office savings deposits will continue to earn 4 per cent

Tata Comm to invest $152 million to boost India-Singapore digital corridor

The company said it will add about 98 terabits per second (Tbps) of capacity through two subsea cable projects linking Mumbai and Chennai with Singapore