Can shopkeepers legally refuse to accept UPI?

Experts said small shopkeepers can refuse UPI and accept cash, which remains legal tender. Merchants with an annual turnover of ₹50 crore or more, however, must provide at least one digital payment option under tax laws. Several Delhi-NCR shopkeepers recently displayed "cash only" posters after the government introduced 0.4% MDR on certain UPI transactions above ₹2,000.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
05:33 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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Which IPOs will hit Dalal Street this week?

Several IPOs worth over ₹3,800 crore will hit the stock market next week, with most of them opening on September 23. The IPOs include Elevate Campuses, Varmora Granito, A-One Steels India, ArMee Infotech, Swastika Infra and Adroit Industries. Elevate Campuses' ₹2,100-crore IPO will be the largest issue of the week, followed by Varmora Granito's ₹708-crore IPO.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
03:02 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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What should one check in a health insurance claim letter?

After receiving a health insurance claim settlement letter, the insured should ensure the claim and policy number, hospitalisation date, and discharge information matches the hospital bill. The insured should also check every deduction and ensure the letter explains the reason for the deductions. If the claim is rejected, the insured should demand a clear written clarification from the insurer.
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News By: Soheib Ahsan
11:07 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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Kenya's Agnes breaks women-only half marathon world record by 1 second

Kenya's Agnes Jebet Ngetich set a women-only half marathon world record at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, clocking 1:05:15. She improved Peres Jepchirchir's previous record of 1:05:16 from 2020 by one second. Ngetich finished 50 seconds ahead of compatriot Veronica Loleo, who took silver after clocking 1:06:05. Rwanda's Florence Niyonkuru won bronze.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
11:00 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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India thrash Pakistan 3-0 in women’s table tennis team event at Asian Games

India thrashed Pakistan 3-0 in the women’s table tennis team event at Asian Games 2026. Sutirtha Mukherjee beat Aleena Khan 11-3, 11-3, 11-4, while 17-year-old Syndrela Das defeated Kalsoom Khan 11-6, 11-7, 11-5. Sreeja Akula completed the sweep, beating Fatima Khan 11-4, 11-4, 11-5. India finished Group F unbeaten and reached the quarter-finals.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:05 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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India bag 3rd medal at Asian Games, win silver in men's 10m air rifle team event

India won silver in men's 10m air rifle team event at Asian Games 2026, with Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Mane combining for 1890.1 points. China took gold with a world-record 1899.0, while South Korea claimed bronze with 1884.2. Rudrankksh and Himanshu also qualified for the individual final. India have won three medals at Asian Games 2026 so far.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:23 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes on Houthis

Iran-backed Houthis have claimed that Saudi Arabia has launched 28 airstrikes across Houthi-held areas in Yemen in the last 24 hours, WION reported. This comes a day after the Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, with drones and ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, the US State Department has issued a security alert for the Middle East as Houthi-Saudi fighting intensified.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
09:26 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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India's Suchika Tariyal wins historic bronze medal in MMA at Asian Games

Suchika Tariyal won bronze in the women's Traditional MMA 60kg event at Asian Games 2026 after losing her semi-final to Singapore's Teo Hui Hoon. The 36-year-old had already assured India of a medal by beating Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the quarter-final. Tariyal's bronze is India's first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:39 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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'Leave Iran now,' US warns its citizens

US has issued a travel warning for its citizens amid rising tensions with Iran. "Don't travel to Iran for any reason. US citizens should leave Iran now," the advisory stated. President Donald Trump has threatened to "blow up entire Iran". Meanwhile, Iran has deployed most of its 4,20,000-strong ground forces along borders amid fear of a possible US ground invasion.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
10:16 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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India create history with 2 podium finishes in men’s 10m air rifle at Asian Games

India created history by securing two podium finishes in men's 10m air rifle event at Asian Games 2026. Himanshu Dhillon clinched silver with a score of 252.4, while Rudrankksh Patil won bronze with a score of 230.9. This is the first time that two Indians secured podium finishes in the men's 10m air rifle individual event at Asian Games.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:15 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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AI & ML Experts to be most in-demand hires by 2030, says Scaler

AI & ML roles are set to be among the fastest-growing jobs by 2030, stated Scaler, adding that companies like OpenAI and Emergent are validating this shift by prioritising AI-first talent over traditional roles. In Scaler's free masterclass on 24th September, Saurabh Kango (Ex-Insights Manager, LinkedIn) highlights the right skills to close that gap and land your first AI role.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
10:30 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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Gold prices fall; list shows rates in cities across India

Gold prices in India fell during early trading hours on Monday, reported Livemint. The 24-carat gold in Mumbai stood at ₹1,54,250 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was priced at ₹1,41,396. In Delhi, 24-carat gold stood at ₹1,53,960, while Bengaluru recorded ₹1,54,350. Chennai and Hyderabad recorded ₹1,54,670 and ₹1,54,470 per 10 grams for 24-carat gold, respectively.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
11:48 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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Only 4 of 33 large-cap funds deliver positive returns in 1 year: Report

The average return of active large-cap mutual funds over the past year was -3.09%, with only four of the 33 funds delivering positive returns, according to Value Research. Quant Large Cap Fund topped the category with a 5.68% return, followed by Taurus Large Cap Fund at 5.13%. ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund, the largest fund in the dataset, returned -6.04%.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
12:24 pm Monday, 21 September 2026

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IIT Bombay removes professor booked after student's suicide from Dean post

IIT Bombay has removed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla as Dean of Student Affairs amid the investigation into student Sahil Wakode's suicide. Director Shireesh B Kedare said that further action would depend on the ongoing investigation. Doolla was named in FIR after Wakode's parents alleged that their son was subjected to institutional harassment and caste-based discrimination.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
02:08 pm Monday, 21 September 2026

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Zaheer Khan named CSK head coach

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday named former Team India pacer Zaheer Khan as their new head coach ahead of IPL 2027. Zaheer has replaced Stephen Fleming, who parted ways with the franchise in July after coaching them since 2009 and guiding them to five IPL titles. Zaheer was Lucknow Super Giants' mentor in IPL 2025.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
06:34 pm Monday, 21 September 2026

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What changes for people earning ₹10,000, ₹20,000 & above ₹25,000 under new PF rules?

The government enhanced the wage ceiling under EPFO from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. This decision doesn't necessarily change anything for those earning ₹10,000, as they were covered by EPFO earlier too. Those earning ₹20,000/month would get PF coverage now and would be eligible for a pension under EPS. Those earning ₹25,000/month could see a larger monthly deduction than before.
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06:13 pm Monday, 21 September 2026

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1 Tata Sons share may make shareholder crorepati in potential IPO: Report

Following Tata Sons' board decision to prepare for an IPO, analysts estimate its valuation at around ₹12 lakh crore. If around 4.04 lakh shares are listed, based on the current shareholding structure, one share could be worth nearly ₹2.97 crore on paper, Livemint reported. Jimmy Naval Tata and Noel Tata could be among the biggest beneficiaries if the company lists.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
03:52 pm Monday, 21 September 2026

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How much will a step-up SIP of ₹10,000 yield in 32 years?

The total investment for a monthly SIP of ₹10,000, with an annual step-up of 10% per year, will be around ₹2.41 crore in 32 years, at an assumed return of 12% per annum. The estimated gains on the investment will be around ₹9.30 crore and the estimated final corpus will be around ₹11.71 crore.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
12:34 pm Monday, 21 September 2026

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How does Asian Games 2026 medal tally read after Day 2?

India bagged four medals on Day 2 of Asian Games 2026 and are currently placed 12th on the medal table. China top the medal standings with 23 gold, 10 silver and five bronze medals. Hosts Japan are second with eight gold medals, while South Korea are ranked third with five gold medals. Kazakhstan are placed fourth.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
11:09 pm Monday, 21 September 2026

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4 European nations back India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat, call it ‘upcoming superpower’

India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat has received backing from the Visegrad Four, comprising Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Czechia. Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár called India an "upcoming superpower" and said it "must be at the table" as a permanent member. The support came during the first V4-India foreign ministers’ meeting on UNGA sidelines in New York.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:33 am Tuesday, 22 September 2026

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