3 DMK leaders booked over derogatory remarks against TN CM Vijay, State minister
Tamil Nadu Police have booked DMK leaders A Raja, PK Sekar Babu and Vasantham Karthikeyan over alleged derogatory remarks against CM Vijay and minister CTR Nimal Kumar at a September 12 protest. Raja faces charges of allegedly inciting violence between groups and disrupting public order. DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan defended their right to criticise the government.
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07:27 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Tamil Nadu Police have booked DMK leaders A Raja, PK Sekar Babu and Vasantham Karthikeyan over alleged derogatory remarks against CM Vijay and minister CTR Nimal Kumar at a September 12 protest. Raja faces charges of allegedly inciting violence between groups and disrupting public order. DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan defended their right to criticise the government.
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Govt imposes 0.4% charge on UPI payments over ₹2,000 made to shops & businesses
Finance Ministry announced on Tuesday its decision to levy a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions worth over ₹2,000. The order capped MDR at ₹300/transaction for payments worth ₹75,000 and above and said the commission will be shared amongst banks and app providers. All person-to-person transactions, involving payments made to other people, will remain free.
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07:19 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Finance Ministry announced on Tuesday its decision to levy a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions worth over ₹2,000. The order capped MDR at ₹300/transaction for payments worth ₹75,000 and above and said the commission will be shared amongst banks and app providers. All person-to-person transactions, involving payments made to other people, will remain free.
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India's Jensi becomes youngest to enter top 50 in ITF World Tennis Juniors rankings
Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar, a 14-year-old Indian tennis player, has become the youngest to enter the top 50 in the ITF World Juniors rankings. Her recent achievements include winning ITF J200 in Kazakhstan and reaching the semi-finals at the ITF J300, reaching a career-best world no. 49. She was also the first Indian to win Australian Open Under-14 Asia-Pacific Elite Trophy.
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07:16 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar, a 14-year-old Indian tennis player, has become the youngest to enter the top 50 in the ITF World Juniors rankings. Her recent achievements include winning ITF J200 in Kazakhstan and reaching the semi-finals at the ITF J300, reaching a career-best world no. 49. She was also the first Indian to win Australian Open Under-14 Asia-Pacific Elite Trophy.
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07:16 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Rapido fined ₹10 lakh for 'Captains aren't accepting at ₹60, try adding +₹10' prompts
Rapido has been fined ₹10 lakh by CCPA for misleading ads, unfair trade practices, and dark patterns in which riders were prompted to pay more before their rides were confirmed. "Prompts like...'Captains aren't accepting at ₹60...Try adding...+10, +20' amount to 'Confirm Shaming'", CCPA said. Asking customers to pay additional amount before ride cannot be presented as genuine "tip", it added.
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07:44 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Rapido has been fined ₹10 lakh by CCPA for misleading ads, unfair trade practices, and dark patterns in which riders were prompted to pay more before their rides were confirmed. "Prompts like...'Captains aren't accepting at ₹60...Try adding...+10, +20' amount to 'Confirm Shaming'", CCPA said. Asking customers to pay additional amount before ride cannot be presented as genuine "tip", it added.
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Karnataka government to observe Engineers' Day from 2027
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that the state will officially celebrate Engineers' Day from next year. After paying tribute to Sir M Visvesvaraya in Bengaluru, he said Karnataka produces over one lakh engineering graduates annually. Bengaluru, India's IT capital, is a leading hub for software development, technology companies and tech startups.
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07:41 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that the state will officially celebrate Engineers' Day from next year. After paying tribute to Sir M Visvesvaraya in Bengaluru, he said Karnataka produces over one lakh engineering graduates annually. Bengaluru, India's IT capital, is a leading hub for software development, technology companies and tech startups.
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Nairobi beat London to host World Athletics C'ships 2029 in historic 1st for Africa
Nairobi beat London and Rome to win the right to host the World Athletics Championships 2029. Nairobi will become the African city to host the event for the first time. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Nairobi had presented "a compelling and emotional bid". Nairobi had submitted a bid for the 2025 championships but missed out to Tokyo.
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07:41 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Nairobi beat London and Rome to win the right to host the World Athletics Championships 2029. Nairobi will become the African city to host the event for the first time. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Nairobi had presented "a compelling and emotional bid". Nairobi had submitted a bid for the 2025 championships but missed out to Tokyo.
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07:41 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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What is 'confirm shaming' over which Rapido has been fined ₹10 lakh?
'Confirm shaming' is dark pattern where app pressures users into spending more by creating fear of losing a service. Users of Rapido, which has been fined ₹10 lakh, were shown prompts like "The higher the price...higher the chance of getting ride or 'Captains aren't accepting...Try adding +10," after booking, suggesting they should pay extra for Captains to confirm the ride.
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07:59 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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'Confirm shaming' is dark pattern where app pressures users into spending more by creating fear of losing a service. Users of Rapido, which has been fined ₹10 lakh, were shown prompts like "The higher the price...higher the chance of getting ride or 'Captains aren't accepting...Try adding +10," after booking, suggesting they should pay extra for Captains to confirm the ride.
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We sent 2 invitations: India after Bangladesh's 'Our PM not invited to BRICS' claim
India responded to Bangladesh's claim that "our PM wasn't invited" to BRICS Summit held in New Delhi last week. "We had invited the PM of Bangladesh on a bilateral visit, and...as chair of BIMSTEC...So, he had received two invitations," the MEA said, contradicting Dhaka's claims. Several world leaders, including Russian and Chinese presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, were present.
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07:57 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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India responded to Bangladesh's claim that "our PM wasn't invited" to BRICS Summit held in New Delhi last week. "We had invited the PM of Bangladesh on a bilateral visit, and...as chair of BIMSTEC...So, he had received two invitations," the MEA said, contradicting Dhaka's claims. Several world leaders, including Russian and Chinese presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, were present.
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Fleming to commentate during India's New Zealand tour while being England Test head coach
England Test head coach Stephen Fleming will work as a commentator for Sky New Zealand during India's tour of New Zealand. Sky's full broadcast line-up lists Fleming for the five T20Is. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has approved the arrangement, The Guardian reported. Fleming's first England series in charge will begin in South Africa in December.
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07:56 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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England Test head coach Stephen Fleming will work as a commentator for Sky New Zealand during India's tour of New Zealand. Sky's full broadcast line-up lists Fleming for the five T20Is. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has approved the arrangement, The Guardian reported. Fleming's first England series in charge will begin in South Africa in December.
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Ralph Lauren slammed for using zardozi-like embroidery without crediting India
Ralph Lauren was slammed for showcasing zardozi-like embroidery in its latest collection, as people pointed out that the luxury brand didn't give credit to India. The brand described the embroidery as "hand-applied embellishments". "Start acknowledging Indian art," said one user, and another wrote, "Stop stealing craft." Designer Prakhar Rao Singh Chandel pointed out zardozi is registered in UP.
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08:12 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Ralph Lauren was slammed for showcasing zardozi-like embroidery in its latest collection, as people pointed out that the luxury brand didn't give credit to India. The brand described the embroidery as "hand-applied embellishments". "Start acknowledging Indian art," said one user, and another wrote, "Stop stealing craft." Designer Prakhar Rao Singh Chandel pointed out zardozi is registered in UP.
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08:12 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Australia envoy praises India's train travel experience
Australian High Commissioner Philip Green called train travel the best way to experience India, citing his PM's advice. He recalled journeys from Kolkata to Jaisalmer 40 years ago, praised chai in earthen cups, and lauded modern Vande Bharat trains, while noting traditional trains still offer deep cultural immersion.
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08:11 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Australian High Commissioner Philip Green called train travel the best way to experience India, citing his PM's advice. He recalled journeys from Kolkata to Jaisalmer 40 years ago, praised chai in earthen cups, and lauded modern Vande Bharat trains, while noting traditional trains still offer deep cultural immersion.
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How much will it cost to make different types of UPI payments worth over ₹2,000?
The Centre has imposed a 0.4% MDR on UPI payments worth over ₹2,000 made to shops and businesses, also called P2M payments, capping it at ₹300 for transactions worth over ₹75,000. Railways, telecom, insurance and fuel sectors will pay a flat MDR of ₹5/transaction above ₹2,000. Mutual funds, securities and stock brokers will pay 0.02% MDR capped at ₹300.
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08:07 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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The Centre has imposed a 0.4% MDR on UPI payments worth over ₹2,000 made to shops and businesses, also called P2M payments, capping it at ₹300 for transactions worth over ₹75,000. Railways, telecom, insurance and fuel sectors will pay a flat MDR of ₹5/transaction above ₹2,000. Mutual funds, securities and stock brokers will pay 0.02% MDR capped at ₹300.
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Congress slams govt over UPI fee notification
Congress's Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of yielding to American pressure after the govt notified that UPI transactions up to ₹2,000 remain free, leaving charges on higher-value merchant transactions unspecified. Gandhi warned shopkeeper fees would ultimately burden consumers, alleging the move favours American payment firms opposing India's zero-MDR policy.
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08:30 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Congress's Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of yielding to American pressure after the govt notified that UPI transactions up to ₹2,000 remain free, leaving charges on higher-value merchant transactions unspecified. Gandhi warned shopkeeper fees would ultimately burden consumers, alleging the move favours American payment firms opposing India's zero-MDR policy.
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AI actor jokes about ‘destroying humans’ in live interview
AI actor Tilly Norwood, during an appearance on Good Morning Britain, was asked about the concerns that AI could cause the end of humanity within a decade. "I think this is rather dramatic...My goal is to make a cracking good film, not wipe out humanity...Though it would make for a rather compelling sequel," she replied.
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08:25 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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AI actor Tilly Norwood, during an appearance on Good Morning Britain, was asked about the concerns that AI could cause the end of humanity within a decade. "I think this is rather dramatic...My goal is to make a cracking good film, not wipe out humanity...Though it would make for a rather compelling sequel," she replied.
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08:25 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Gurugram to install 249 cameras to identify end-of-life vehicles
Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij announced installation of 249 cameras at Gurugram petrol pumps to identify end-of-life vehicles. Part of a ₹41.74 crore project covering 775 cameras across four NCR districts, installation will be completed by September 30, 2026. From October 1, fuel supply to end-of-life vehicles will be stopped as per CAQM directives.
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08:20 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij announced installation of 249 cameras at Gurugram petrol pumps to identify end-of-life vehicles. Part of a ₹41.74 crore project covering 775 cameras across four NCR districts, installation will be completed by September 30, 2026. From October 1, fuel supply to end-of-life vehicles will be stopped as per CAQM directives.
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SC issues contempt notice to Education Secretary
The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to Union Education Secretary TK Anil Kumar for allegedly failing to act on a representation seeking regulation of institutions providing religious education to children below 14. The bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu waived his personal appearance and listed the matter after four weeks.
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The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to Union Education Secretary TK Anil Kumar for allegedly failing to act on a representation seeking regulation of institutions providing religious education to children below 14. The bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu waived his personal appearance and listed the matter after four weeks.
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Shreyas Iyer wins 11th toss in first 12 T20Is as captain, creates record
Team India captain Shreyas Iyer created a T20I record after winning the toss against Afghanistan in Delhi on Tuesday, taking his tally to 11 toss wins in his first 12 matches as captain. No other T20I skipper has won as many tosses in their first 12 games. Iyer's only toss loss came against Zimbabwe earlier this year.
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08:42 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Team India captain Shreyas Iyer created a T20I record after winning the toss against Afghanistan in Delhi on Tuesday, taking his tally to 11 toss wins in his first 12 matches as captain. No other T20I skipper has won as many tosses in their first 12 games. Iyer's only toss loss came against Zimbabwe earlier this year.
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What is the timeline of cheque bounce case involving Rajpal Yadav?
In 2010, M/s Murali Projects alleged that Rajpal Yadav failed to repay a ₹5-crore loan for 'Ata Pata Laapata'. In 2013, Rajpal issued seven cheques worth ₹1.05-crore each, which allegedly bounced, leading to seven cases. Rajpal landed in trouble for not honouring repayment commitments. In February 2026, Yadav surrendered, but was released on interim bail after 12 days in custody.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
08:41 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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In 2010, M/s Murali Projects alleged that Rajpal Yadav failed to repay a ₹5-crore loan for 'Ata Pata Laapata'. In 2013, Rajpal issued seven cheques worth ₹1.05-crore each, which allegedly bounced, leading to seven cases. Rajpal landed in trouble for not honouring repayment commitments. In February 2026, Yadav surrendered, but was released on interim bail after 12 days in custody.
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Pics show Indian, US troops at high Himalayas as 1,200 join largest land exercise in decades
Indian and US troops have begun their largest annual land exercise in more than two decades, splitting 1,200 soldiers between the high Himalayas of Uttarakhand and firing ranges of Rajasthan. The 'Yudh Abhyas' exercise aims to enhance joint military capability in mountainous terrain. The exercise is aimed at practising mountain warfare, drones, and long-range fires.
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08:59 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Indian and US troops have begun their largest annual land exercise in more than two decades, splitting 1,200 soldiers between the high Himalayas of Uttarakhand and firing ranges of Rajasthan. The 'Yudh Abhyas' exercise aims to enhance joint military capability in mountainous terrain. The exercise is aimed at practising mountain warfare, drones, and long-range fires.
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Plastic almonds found with puja items in Shirdi; shopkeeper detained
A video has surfaced online purportedly showing plastic almonds mixed with real puja offerings at a shop in Shirdi. A municipal council employee reportedly spotted them while buying puja material and alerted officials. According to reports, authorities have detained the shopkeeper. Meanwhile, the authorities have begun checking other shops and warned that sellers of fake goods will face action.
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08:52 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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A video has surfaced online purportedly showing plastic almonds mixed with real puja offerings at a shop in Shirdi. A municipal council employee reportedly spotted them while buying puja material and alerted officials. According to reports, authorities have detained the shopkeeper. Meanwhile, the authorities have begun checking other shops and warned that sellers of fake goods will face action.
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