‘Only 4% Of Transactions To Be Covered’ NEW DELHI: Govt on Wednesday said there would be no rethink on the 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant UPI transactions, amid demands to withdraw the fee from small retailers, petroleum dealers and brokers, who argued that their margins would be affected.A senior govt official said MDR…
NEW DELHI: In an important clarification on the ban on use of video clips of court proceedings, Supreme Court on Wednesday said if such footage was uploaded on social media, an aggrieved person could approach the authorities under the Information and Technology Act to seek a “takedown” order of the content.This clarification came from a…
While talking to Kanika about relationships, Isha explained that she isn’t someone who will blindly believe what others say about a person. If someone warns her about somebody, she said she prefers to see the truth for herself rather than accept someone else’s version. She said she follows the same rule in relationships too. “If…
The bill when signed by Trump will give him the authority to levy duties of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that targets Russian officials, banks and the country’s energy trade, while giving President Donald Trump the…
The gang surveyed ATM kiosks for nearly a month before targeting one without CCTV or a burglar alarm CHENNAI: A seven-member gang from West Bengal stole a hearse parked with its key inside and used it to cart away an ATM containing about Rs 12 lakh from Koodapakkam near Poonamallee on Sept 5. Three members…
Meta officials admitted to a mistake during their appearance before NCPCR NEW DELHI: Govt has told Meta that it cannot go on invoking intermediary status and must shoulder greater responsibility as a service provider after the tech giant admitted to lapses in dealing with child sexual abuse material. This can have far-reaching consequences, including the…
Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ broke another major box office record as it nears the end of its theatrical run. On Wednesday, the film that has been on a record-breaking spree, reportedly overtook 2015’s ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to become the highest-grossing film of all time at the North American box office. ‘Spider-Man:…
Noel plans to argue that RBI’s Sept 11 letter requires Tata Sons to comply with rules governing upper-layer non-banking financial companies but does not explicitly direct it to list its shares MUMBAI: Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata intends to tell the Tata Sons board on Thursday that the company should remain private and unlisted, pushing…
Earlier, EPFO membership was mandatory only for employees earning up to Rs 15,000 a month, now raised to Rs 25,000 NEW DELHI: Govt on Wednesday increased the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation contribution from Rs 15,000 a month to Rs 25,000 – a move that will bring around one crore additional workers…
Snake at Amboli (screenshot/X) Amboli Waterfalls is among Maharashtra’s most famous monsoon escapes. Located in Sindhudurg district in the Western Ghats, the hill station turns green during the rains attracting tourists from all over. However, the place is also a natural habitat for wildlife and reptiles alike. A video shared on social media platforms shows…