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UK study visas fall 16%: New rules, fewer dependants and what's changed

Stricter dependant rules and immigration curbs are reshaping the UK study route as applications fall for a second year.

UPI MDR charges: What consumers need to know about the change in rules

New UPI MDR rules will apply to select merchant transactions, but consumers can continue using UPI for daily payments, QR payments and AutoPay without transaction charges

UPI gets MDR: How 0.4% merchant fee compares with debit, credit cards

The new UPI MDR ends its zero-cost model for select high-value merchant payments; here is how the 0.4 per cent charge compares with what merchants pay to accept debit and credit cards

In a first, Japan records more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older

Women account for nearly 88 per cent of Japan's centenarians, with 94,298 aged 100 or older, compared with 13,379 men, according to the latest data by Japan's health ministry

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

Term insurance purchases rise 1.5X post-GST break, more buy riders: Report

Lower premiums are prompting buyers to reassess their protection needs and opt for higher cover and riders.

UPI MDR from Oct 15: Will your SIP, automated insurance payments cost more?

The payment method matters: One-time UPI transactions and automated mandates will be treated differently under the new framework

'Tax maximisation' or a 'much-needed step'? Verdict split on UPI MDR

UPI MDR has sparked a debate among major fintech players, with some calling it necessary for sustainability while others question the cost burden on merchants and businesses

UPI MDR explained: How new charges compare with debit, credit cards

Credit cards can cost merchants 1.5-2.5%, while debit cards can cost up to 0.9%; new UPI MDR is capped at Rs 300

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

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.

New Development Bank: How Brics bank raises money and finances projects

During the Brics summit in New Delhi, the grouping urged the New Development Bank to expand local-currency financing. Here is how bank raises funds and what it finances

Uttarakhand, Haryana, four other states sign Kishau Dam pact: Key details

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi signed the Kishau Dam pact for a 232.6-metre dam on the Tons River along the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border

Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone near Mecca, Houthis deny claim

Riyadh says the drone was intercepted south of Mecca before entering restricted airspace, while the Houthis deny targeting the holy city as fighting with Saudi-backed forces intensifies

No physical sports in Delhi-NCR in Nov-Dec? Here's what CAQM said

The CAQM has advised schools in Delhi NCR not to schedule physical sports activities or competitions in November and December, citing air quality trends during the period

RBI backs MDR on large-value UPI transactions, says users will pay no fee

In a post on X, the central bank said the move would help UPI continue to scale and innovate while serving consumers and businesses across the country

Zuckerberg says AI labs can self-regulate, rejects industry slowdown calls

Zuckerberg says AI labs have strong incentives to make models safe and aligned, pointing to Meta's delayed Muse release and support for independent evaluators as a recognised industry best practice

BHEL, Titagarh Rail sign JV for 35-year Vande Bharat sleeper trains upkeep

Bharat Heavy Electricals and Titagarh Rail Systems will hold equal stakes in the proposed company, with each owning 50 per cent

Bombay Shaving Company, Gillette back in court over disputed razor ad

Delhi High Court gives Bombay Shaving Company a day to revise Switch4 advertisement; dispute revives advertising battle settled earlier this year

Your bank deposits are lawful but tax experts want you to keep records

A senior citizen won relief after bank records linked disputed deposits to an old fixed deposit and earlier cash withdrawals