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Govt defers 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments MUMBAI: Its official. There will be no MDR on UPI until the festival season is over. The National Payment’s Corporation of India’s The UPI and Services Steering Committee has deferred the implementation of merchant discount rates (MDR) on select person-to-merchant UPI transactions until immediately after Diwali, … Read more
Ronaldo was seen kissing the Saudi emblem on his shirt and celebrating with a Saudi flag scarf after Al-Nassr’s 3-1 AFC Champions League Elite win over Neftchi Fergana. Cristiano Ronaldo had another goal to celebrate on Monday, but it was what he did with a Saudi Arabian flag after the final whistle that caught attention. … Read more
Arijit Singh’s soulful track ‘Phir Se’ from ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has made it to the Grammy consideration list in the Best Song Written For Visual Media category. The singer announced the development through a gratitude post on Instagram, thanking listeners for their love and support.However, being considered for a Grammy does not mean the song … Read more
In the grand scheme of life, challenging moments are merely chapters that contribute to our overall story. Under the influence of the Moon in Sagittarius, we are prompted to ponder the lessons that setbacks impart. With Jupiter’s encouraging energy, it becomes evident that growth often emerges from adversity. Recognizing past patterns can nurture personal development, … Read more
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday declined to indicate whether the government would make changes to long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax or securities transaction tax (STT), saying it was too early to comment as preparations for the upcoming Union Budget had begun.Replying to a question at an … Read more
Newly appointed India women’s captain Smriti Mandhana continued to lead the ICC women’s ODI batting rankings, holding on to the top position with 790 rating points in the latest update released on Tuesday. Australia’s Ellyse Perry also made a return to the top 10, highlighting the latest changes in the rankings.Mandhana, who recently succeeded Harmanpreet … Read more
Picture Credit: Instagram Actress Nabha Natesh is set to return to Kannada cinema with her next romance drama, ‘Chemistry’ opposite actor Dhruva Sarja. Marking her presence in the Sandalwood after almost since her last appearance in the 2017 film ‘Saheba’, the actress recently shared that she is looking forward to returning to her roots and … Read more
Note: These daily predictions are based on your Vedic Moon sign (Chandra Rashi)The Libra Moon will move, and press itself into Saturn’s old lessons; the real move today is from the Libra Moon. The word this is ‘balance’ but that is a different kind of balance. It’s the one that demands justice, right timing and … Read more
Jewellers are also turning to 18-carat, 14-carat and 9-carat gold. Gold prices have risen sharply from levels seen in last year’s festive season. The sharp hike in gold prices is prompting jewellery buyers to consider diamonds as an alternative, with retailers projecting a 15-20% increase in diamond jewellery sales this festive season.Retailers said the Navratri … Read more
Mumbai’s batter Ayush Mhatre. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)( MUMBAI: In a major setback for Mumbai at the start of the Ranji Trophy season, their newly appointed vice-captain Ayush Mhatre has suffered a recurrence of his right hamstring injury and has been ruled out for a month. The setback means the young opener is set to miss … Read more