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The Union Ministry of Finance has made moves to enable merchant discount rates on UPI and proposed scrapping the zero MDR provision. We take a look at what this decision could mean for UPI customers.
Lauren Sanchez’s career evolved from a teenage waterpark job to ocean conservation leadership. She recently explored the Galápagos Islands, highlighting shark importance for marine health. The Bezos Earth Fund supports significant conservation projects in the Galápagos Marine Reserve. This funding protects vital habitats and migration routes for numerous marine species. Sanchez’s work now focuses on…
8th Pay Commission: The Commission is reviewing eight pensioner demands raised by RSCWS, including higher basic pay, revised HRA, transport allowance and stronger retirement benefits. The RSCWS proposals aim to improve pensions for Indian Railway employees.
European Union ministers are demanding stricter measures against migrant smuggling networks. They also seek stronger return policies following a large influx into Ceuta. The bloc is enhancing border security and intelligence sharing with external partners. Disinformation by smugglers fueled the unprecedented migration surge into the Spanish enclave. This crisis has reignited divisions within the European…
The Primary School, a tuition-free institution, will close in June after a decade of operation. This school provided education, healthcare, and family support to low-income children. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will not continue funding beyond the upcoming academic year. Academic results remained below state averages, prompting the board’s decision. The initiative pledged fifty million dollars…
Udhayanidhi Stalin faced arrest over alleged remarks linked to actor Trisha. The Madras High Court directed his release on station bail after questioning. DMK workers staged protests across Tamil Nadu following the arrest. The TVK government and opposition engaged in a war of words. Udhayanidhi denied allegations and stated his remarks were distorted.
More than 1.18 lakh Central government employees and eligible retirees have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme. The Centre has told Parliament there is no proposal to review, modify or replace the pension scheme.
HDFC Bank has introduced ‘Max for Seniors’ and ‘Max for Her’ savings accounts under its Savings Max portfolio. The accounts offer cyber protection, Auto Sweep benefits, insurance cover, health support and lifestyle privileges designed for senior citizens and women customers.
Pakistani boxer Qudratullah reportedly went missing in Glasgow hours before the national team’s departure, with his passport and return ticket remaining with the team manager. Pakistan finished the Commonwealth Games with just one medal, a bronze for Fatima Zahra. Her historic achievement made her the first Pakistani female boxer to win a CWG medal, while…
The Bengaluru ITAT has asked tax authorities to reconsider the tax treatment of ESOP buyback payouts by applying the Karnataka High Court’s ruling. The order could strengthen the case for taxing payouts from vested but unexercised ESOPs as capital gains instead of salary.