UPI fee decision mutually agreed upon by banks, QR providers: Sitharaman
Reacting to the recent backlash over Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above ₹2,000, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said funds collected from this will not go into government's treasury. She said, "This is a decision mutually agreed upon by...banks providing Point-of-Sale machines, QR service providers, and collecting banks." She further ruled out any burden on consumers.
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03:14 pm Friday, 25 September 2026
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Reacting to the recent backlash over Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above ₹2,000, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said funds collected from this will not go into government's treasury. She said, "This is a decision mutually agreed upon by...banks providing Point-of-Sale machines, QR service providers, and collecting banks." She further ruled out any burden on consumers.
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03:14 pm Friday, 25 September 2026
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SBI to waive ATM charges nationwide during Sept 28-30 bank strike
In relief to customers, SBI has waived all ATM transaction charges nationwide for withdrawals at any bank's ATM from September 28 to 30, during the proposed bank unions' strike. During this period, SBI will continue providing essential services through YONO, Mobile Banking and 24×7 Contact Centre. All public sector banks will remain open on Sunday ahead of the strike.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
02:30 pm Friday, 25 September 2026
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In relief to customers, SBI has waived all ATM transaction charges nationwide for withdrawals at any bank's ATM from September 28 to 30, during the proposed bank unions' strike. During this period, SBI will continue providing essential services through YONO, Mobile Banking and 24×7 Contact Centre. All public sector banks will remain open on Sunday ahead of the strike.
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02:30 pm Friday, 25 September 2026
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What will happen to your month-end salary during Sept 28-30 bank strike?
The month-end salary impact of the September 28-30 bank strike will vary for private and government employees. Central government employees and pensioners are set to receive their salaries and pensions ahead of the strike. For private-sector and other employees, salary may be credited early or delayed depending on when employers process payroll and the receiving bank's operations.
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07:00 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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The month-end salary impact of the September 28-30 bank strike will vary for private and government employees. Central government employees and pensioners are set to receive their salaries and pensions ahead of the strike. For private-sector and other employees, salary may be credited early or delayed depending on when employers process payroll and the receiving bank's operations.
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07:00 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Indian envoy laughs as Pak PM claims false victory in 2025 conflict; video goes viral
Indian diplomat R Srinivas was seen laughing after Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif falsely claimed victory during the May 2025 conflict with India. A video of Srinivas's reaction has gone viral on social media. Pakistan PM Sharif made the claim while speaking at the UNGA. Notably, India destroyed Pakistan's 11 airbases during Operation Sindoor in 2025.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
09:42 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Indian diplomat R Srinivas was seen laughing after Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif falsely claimed victory during the May 2025 conflict with India. A video of Srinivas's reaction has gone viral on social media. Pakistan PM Sharif made the claim while speaking at the UNGA. Notably, India destroyed Pakistan's 11 airbases during Operation Sindoor in 2025.
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09:42 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Cashfree partners with Biswa for festive campaign, waives payment fees
Cashfree has roped in comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath for its festive campaign, waiving payment gateway fees for new merchants on their first ₹20 lakh in sales. The offer includes a dedicated account manager and guaranteed next-day settlement. Cashfree, which powers over 1 million businesses, said 51% of online business volumes occur during the festive season.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
10:00 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Cashfree has roped in comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath for its festive campaign, waiving payment gateway fees for new merchants on their first ₹20 lakh in sales. The offer includes a dedicated account manager and guaranteed next-day settlement. Cashfree, which powers over 1 million businesses, said 51% of online business volumes occur during the festive season.
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10:00 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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AI is powerful enough to cause a billion deaths: Bill Gates
Microsoft Co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates joined a growing chorus of tech leaders and employees warning about AI’s existential risks. "AI is certainly powerful enough to drive events that, you know, cause a billion deaths," he said. "There’s never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest AI tools," he added.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
10:39 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Microsoft Co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates joined a growing chorus of tech leaders and employees warning about AI’s existential risks. "AI is certainly powerful enough to drive events that, you know, cause a billion deaths," he said. "There’s never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest AI tools," he added.
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10:39 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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India win historic 4th women’s kabaddi gold at Asian Games, defeat Iran in final
India won their fourth women’s kabaddi gold medal in Asian Games history after defeating Iran 37-34 in the final. The defending champions successfully retained the title they won at Asian Games 2022. India have now won gold in four of the five Asian Games editions since women’s kabaddi debuted in 2010, with their only non-gold finish coming in 2018.
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10:37 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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India won their fourth women’s kabaddi gold medal in Asian Games history after defeating Iran 37-34 in the final. The defending champions successfully retained the title they won at Asian Games 2022. India have now won gold in four of the five Asian Games editions since women’s kabaddi debuted in 2010, with their only non-gold finish coming in 2018.
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10:37 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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India's Abhay Singh thrashes Pakistan's Muhammad Irfan, to fight for squash gold at Asian Games
Indian squash player Abhay Singh defeated Pakistan's Muhammad Ashab Irfan in the men's singles semi-final at Asian Games 2026 on Saturday to reach the final. The 28-year-old, India's highest-ranked men's player, won the match 3-0 (11-3, 12-10, 11-6). Abhay is the second Indian squash player after Saurav Ghosal to reach the men's singles final.
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12:49 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Indian squash player Abhay Singh defeated Pakistan's Muhammad Ashab Irfan in the men's singles semi-final at Asian Games 2026 on Saturday to reach the final. The 28-year-old, India's highest-ranked men's player, won the match 3-0 (11-3, 12-10, 11-6). Abhay is the second Indian squash player after Saurav Ghosal to reach the men's singles final.
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12:49 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Manchester City found guilty of 114 of 115 financial-rule breaches, Premier League titles at risk
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges they faced. No sanctions have yet been decided and Manchseter City are expected to appeal. A retrospective points deduction could alter past standings and potentially put some of City's Premier League titles at risk. The charges cover alleged financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:04 pm Friday, 25 September 2026
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Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges they faced. No sanctions have yet been decided and Manchseter City are expected to appeal. A retrospective points deduction could alter past standings and potentially put some of City's Premier League titles at risk. The charges cover alleged financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018.
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09:04 pm Friday, 25 September 2026
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India win 4th gold medal at Asian Games 2026 as men's kabaddi team clinches historic title
India won their fourth gold medal at Asian Games 2026 after the men's kabaddi team defeated Iran 40-34 in the final on Saturday. The victory gave India a record-extending ninth men's kabaddi gold at the continental event. Earlier today, India also bagged gold medal in women's kabaddi event.
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03:39 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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India won their fourth gold medal at Asian Games 2026 after the men's kabaddi team defeated Iran 40-34 in the final on Saturday. The victory gave India a record-extending ninth men's kabaddi gold at the continental event. Earlier today, India also bagged gold medal in women's kabaddi event.
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03:39 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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What lies did Pakistan PM tell during his speech at UN General Assembly?
The first lie that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif told the UNGA was that "Pakistan faced external aggression from India last year", however, India had launched Operation Sindoor in response to Pakistan's terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He then lied that Pakistan "repulsed India's attacks", however, India destroyed multiple bases and terrorist hideouts in Pakistan as part of Operation Sindoor.
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03:47 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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The first lie that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif told the UNGA was that "Pakistan faced external aggression from India last year", however, India had launched Operation Sindoor in response to Pakistan's terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He then lied that Pakistan "repulsed India's attacks", however, India destroyed multiple bases and terrorist hideouts in Pakistan as part of Operation Sindoor.
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03:47 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Iran kabaddi player spotted using phone during Asian Games final against India, sparks debate
Iranian kabaddi player Hadiseh Varastehkalmarzi was spotted using a mobile phone while sitting on the bench during the Asian Games 2026 women's final against India. Varastehkalmarzi appeared to be taking videos or photographs with the phone during the match. Several social media users questioned whether players are permitted to use mobile phones during matches.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:09 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Iranian kabaddi player Hadiseh Varastehkalmarzi was spotted using a mobile phone while sitting on the bench during the Asian Games 2026 women's final against India. Varastehkalmarzi appeared to be taking videos or photographs with the phone during the match. Several social media users questioned whether players are permitted to use mobile phones during matches.
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09:09 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Who are the richest Telugu actors?
According to the 2026 Hurun India Rich List, four Telugu stars feature among India's 10 richest actors. While Shah Rukh Khan ranks at the top of the list, Nagarjuna comes second with ₹5,000 crore. This is followed by Chiranjeevi at eighth with ₹1,700 crore, Venkatesh Daggubati at ninth with ₹1,650 crore, and Ram Charan at 10th with ₹1,400 crore.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
09:23 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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According to the 2026 Hurun India Rich List, four Telugu stars feature among India's 10 richest actors. While Shah Rukh Khan ranks at the top of the list, Nagarjuna comes second with ₹5,000 crore. This is followed by Chiranjeevi at eighth with ₹1,700 crore, Venkatesh Daggubati at ninth with ₹1,650 crore, and Ram Charan at 10th with ₹1,400 crore.
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09:23 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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11-year-old Indian-origin Bodhana becomes youngest Women’s Grandmaster in history
England's Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest Women's Grandmaster (WGM) in history at 11 after securing her third WGM norm at the Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand. Sivanandan has scored 6.5 points from nine games, including five wins and three draws. She had secured her second WGM norm at Dole Open in July.
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09:30 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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England's Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest Women's Grandmaster (WGM) in history at 11 after securing her third WGM norm at the Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand. Sivanandan has scored 6.5 points from nine games, including five wins and three draws. She had secured her second WGM norm at Dole Open in July.
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09:30 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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What steps did govt take to minimise disruptions from bank strike?
Bank customers across India could face disruptions in accessing in-branch services if staff unions go on a proposed three-day strike beginning September 28. Early payment of Central government employees' salaries and pensions, opening banks on Sunday ahead of the strike, and waiving ATM charges by PSU banks are among the measures taken to minimise disruptions from the strike.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
03:13 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Bank customers across India could face disruptions in accessing in-branch services if staff unions go on a proposed three-day strike beginning September 28. Early payment of Central government employees' salaries and pensions, opening banks on Sunday ahead of the strike, and waiving ATM charges by PSU banks are among the measures taken to minimise disruptions from the strike.
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03:13 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Apple ordered to pay record ₹54,000 cr for patent violation in iPhones, Apple Watches
Apple has been ordered by US jury to pay San Diego-based Taction $ 5.7 billion (₹54,000 crore) for infringing two patents related to haptic feedback technology used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple said it will appeal the verdict, calling its Taptic Engine fundamentally different from Taction's technology. The $5.7-billion verdict is reportedly the largest patent verdict in US history.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
09:09 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Apple has been ordered by US jury to pay San Diego-based Taction $ 5.7 billion (₹54,000 crore) for infringing two patents related to haptic feedback technology used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple said it will appeal the verdict, calling its Taptic Engine fundamentally different from Taction's technology. The $5.7-billion verdict is reportedly the largest patent verdict in US history.
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09:09 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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PSU banks waive ATM charges above free limit during bank strike
Public sector banks have waived charges on ATM transactions exceeding free monthly limit during the proposed three-day bank strike beginning September 28. SBI, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank and several other public sector banks have made the announcement. The move is aimed at ensuring customers can access cash while branch services are disrupted.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
02:58 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Public sector banks have waived charges on ATM transactions exceeding free monthly limit during the proposed three-day bank strike beginning September 28. SBI, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank and several other public sector banks have made the announcement. The move is aimed at ensuring customers can access cash while branch services are disrupted.
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02:58 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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ICAI issues advisory for CAs ahead of 3-day bank strike
ICAI issued an advisory to Chartered Accountants to complete regulatory compliances, including tax audits, on time ahead of the proposed three-day bank strike from September 28. It advised CAs to plan assignments early and obtain all necessary bank-related information and files. ICAI also urged CAs to ask clients to arrange and provide requisite banking information and documents at the earliest.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
12:01 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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ICAI issued an advisory to Chartered Accountants to complete regulatory compliances, including tax audits, on time ahead of the proposed three-day bank strike from September 28. It advised CAs to plan assignments early and obtain all necessary bank-related information and files. ICAI also urged CAs to ask clients to arrange and provide requisite banking information and documents at the earliest.
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12:01 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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What could be the cost of a 3-day bank shutdown amid union strike?
A three-day bank unions' strike from September 28 could hold up an estimated ₹15,000–20,000 crore worth of cheques, affecting working-capital cycles, especially for smaller businesses. Branch-based services such as cheque clearing, cash, forex and treasury operations may be disrupted. However, UPI, ATMs and digital banking will remain available, limiting the impact on routine digital transactions.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
11:09 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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A three-day bank unions' strike from September 28 could hold up an estimated ₹15,000–20,000 crore worth of cheques, affecting working-capital cycles, especially for smaller businesses. Branch-based services such as cheque clearing, cash, forex and treasury operations may be disrupted. However, UPI, ATMs and digital banking will remain available, limiting the impact on routine digital transactions.
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11:09 am Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Jaishankar slams Pak at UN, says 'Serial practitioner of terrorism misrepresented facts'
EAM S Jaishankar called out Pakistan over false claims on military confrontation between India and Pakistan in May 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack. "A serial practitioner of terrorism has misrepresented facts before this Assembly, seeking to normalise terrorism and claim immunity from its consequences," he said. We will exercise our right to defend ourselves against terrorism, he added.
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11:33 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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EAM S Jaishankar called out Pakistan over false claims on military confrontation between India and Pakistan in May 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack. "A serial practitioner of terrorism has misrepresented facts before this Assembly, seeking to normalise terrorism and claim immunity from its consequences," he said. We will exercise our right to defend ourselves against terrorism, he added.
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11:33 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026
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