UPI charges from October 15: 0.4% MDR on payments above Rs 2,000, but flat Rs 5 fee for railway tickets, fuel, insurance and utilities; sending money to friends, family, Autopay for OTT stays free
The MDR will have to be borne by merchants. Larger retailers, online platforms and restaurants, among others, may choose to absorb the cost. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday announced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, subject to an overall cap of Rs 300. For utility…
WPL 2027 auction likely on October 28 in Kochi | Cricket News
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 final T20 cricket match against Delhi Capitals, at Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Kotambi in Vadodara, Gujarat. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) MUMBAI: The Women’s Premier League-2027 auction is likely to be conducted on October 29 in Kochi, TOI has learnt.The option…
Hayden Panettiere’s Los Angeles home searched by Drug Enforcement Administration, amid investigation into fentanyl-laced pill |
Hayden Panettiere’s Los Angeles home was searched by federal drug agents, with investigators reportedly looking for evidence that could help determine the source of a suspected fentanyl-laced pill.According to TMZ, law enforcement sources alleged that agents from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed a search warrant at Panettiere’s Los Angeles residence on August 25,…
5 simple tips to keep mosquitoes away from bathroom
This is the source most people never think to check, and it’s often the actual root of the problem. Bathroom drains typically contain a P-trap or floor trap designed to hold a small amount of water and block sewer gas from coming back up, and if organic debris builds up in that trapped water, it…
Today’s Affirmation for Scorpio Moon, September 16, 2026: “I Do Not Need to Chase What Is Being Hidden From Me”
The quiet may seem louder than it is with a Scorpio Moon.You might notice a difference in how somebody acts, feel that something is being held back, or find yourself wanting to keep searching for an answer that someone else doesn’t want to provide yet. Scorpio energy is often associated with depth, secrecy, trust and…
‘To strengthen UPI’s long-term sustainability’: RBI backs 0.4% MDR on transactions above Rs 2,000
The RBI said the move would help UPI “continue to scale, innovate and serve consumers.” NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India has backed the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large-value UPI transactions, saying the move would help strengthen the long-term sustainability of India’s digital payments ecosystem.The National Payments Corporation of India…
‘You are seeing a 15-year-old boy’: Sanju Samson opens up on being dropped for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Cricket News
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Sanju Samson has offered a candid take on the outside noise and his competition with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s omission from India’s playing XI against Afghanistan, insisting that competition between players cannot come at the expense of the team’s larger objective.Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened in India’s first two T20Is…
New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert reveals cancer diagnosis: Says she is ‘living with cancer’ |
New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert shares that she has been living with cancer. (Instagram) Gillian Gilbert, who is best known as the talented keyboardist from the band New Order, recently opened up about a major health update in her life. The musician shared a statement online, revealing that she has been living with cancer for…
Renu Hans Class 10 Exam: Meet Renu Hans: The differently-abled Kashmiri Pandit woman who cleared the Class 10 exam 22 years later with 82%, with her son’s guidance
Most people give up on old dreams once life gets busy with jobs, families and daily struggles. But a 45-year-old woman from Jammu has shown that it is never too late to go back and finish what was left incomplete. Renu Hans, a Kashmiri Pandit woman who cannot hear or speak, has cleared her Class…
Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Date, Time, Importance and Shubh Muhurat
Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated on Thursday, September 17, 2026. This festival honors Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and creator in Hindu tradition. The day holds significance for engineers, artisans, and all who rely on tools and machines. Devotees worship tools and equipment, acknowledging their role in earning a livelihood. The puja emphasizes skill, discipline,…
