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'Someone has to pay': RBI Governor on proposal to levy MDR on UPI payment

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says digital payment infrastructure has costs as the Union government weighs bringing back MDR on high-value UPI merchant transactions

Explained: Why RBI wants to restart UCB licensing after a two-decade pause

After a 20-year freeze, the RBI is preparing to issue new UCB licences as reforms, stronger oversight and improving financial health reshape the cooperative banking sector

Oman's free 14-day tourist visa explained: Can Indian citizens apply?

A new visa rule could make short trips to Oman easier. Here's how the latest changes work

Could UPI payments become chargeable? Here's what the new Bill says

The proposed Bill doesn't impose MDR yet, but it gives the Centre the power to decide which digital payments remain free

Ather turns Ebitda positive: Where other electric two-wheeler makers stand

After years of prioritising growth, India's electric two-wheeler makers are focusing on improving unit economics, localisation and manufacturing efficiency

Delhi SIR deadline extended for the second time: What you need to know

Delhi's ongoing voter verification exercise has received another extension, with revised dates announced for draft electoral rolls, claims and objections

Ola Electric signs MoU for 20 GWh of battery storage deployment by 2032

The Axis Energy MoU marks Ola Electric's first commercial partnership for its upcoming utility-scale battery energy storage systems platform launch on August 15

RBI MPC lowers FY27 inflation forecast to 5%, projects GDP growth at 6.7%

RBI MPC August: The policy committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC August meeting: At its policy meeting, held between August 3 and August 5, the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

Q1 results today: Aurobindo Pharma, Biocon, PB Fintech, 130 more on Aug 5

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including JK Lakshmi Cement, Power Grid Corporation of India, Berger Paints, and Bikaji Foods are also to release their April-June earnings today

IMD warns of heavy rainfall across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

The weather department has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across several states, while Delhi remains under a yellow alert

₹4,687 crore interest subsidy approved for ethanol projects: Govt

The government has approved ₹4,687 crore in interest subsidies for ethanol projects and released ₹2,075 crore to Nabard since FY23 to support capacity expansion

RBI MPC August 2026 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live

RBI MPC meet: At its June monetary policy review, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent

Homebuyer loses parking dispute after neighbour occupies slot: Here's why

The court said parking rights are governed by society by-laws and do not automatically pass to the new flat owner

Govt explains why key indicators were missing from NFHS-6 fact sheets

The Union government said the indicators were selected based on the Technical Advisory Committee's recommendations, aligned with the government's data harmonisation initiative, and limited to key heal

100,000 daily instant househelp orders: How much are workers earning?

The instant househelp sector is growing at breakneck speed. Here's a closer look at worker payouts and monthly incomes

US cyclospora outbreak: Why a treatable infection has turned deadly

Thousands of infections, two reported deaths, and a growing investigation. Here's why the ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the US is drawing attention

6,562 EV chargers approved under PM E-DRIVE, none installed yet: Govt

PM E-DRIVE has supported the sale of 2.65 million electric vehicles so far, with Maharashtra leading at 428,000 vehicles, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Explained: Why WhatsApp is asking India users to verify their age

Screenshots shared by WhatsApp users on social media showed prompts asking them to enter their date of birth, stating that 'upcoming laws in India require us to ask for your age'

Kuwait allows eligible foreigners to switch to residency for $485: Details

Eligible expatriates can now switch from visit visas to residency under Kuwait's new immigration rules