MDR on selected UPI merchant payments above ₹2,000 deferred until after Diwali
Summary: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has deferred a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on selected person-to-merchant UPI...
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IMF raises India growth forecast to 7% for 2026–27
Summary: The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth in 2026–27 to 7%, from 6.4% in...
CMRL–Exalogic case: Kerala Vigilance files two FIRs naming Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena and Riyas
Summary: Kerala's Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau registered two FIRs in the CMRL–Exalogic matter on October 12, 2026. News organisations reported...
Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal
Thiruvananthapuram, October 12, 2026: The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Union government to initiate steps...
Drone hits tanker at Sohar; 9 Indian seafarers rescued, 2 missing
Summary: The tanker MT PETRO DOLPHIN was hit by a drone at Sohar Anchorage, Oman, on October 11. Nine of...
Delhi–Chennai IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad after smoke alert
Summary: IndiGo flight 6E 6115 from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on 11 October 2026 after smoke was...
22 Indian seafarers rescued from MT GEM No.2 off UAE coast
Summary: All 22 Indian crew members aboard the oil tanker MT GEM No.2 were rescued and are safe after an...
Rupee closes near ₹95.05 per dollar as recent gains continue
Rupee closes near ₹95.05 — October 15 update The Indian rupee ended Thursday, October 15, near ₹95.05 per US dollar....
Delhi voter-roll protest: CJP leaders detained again at Jantar Mantar
Summary: Delhi Police on October 10 blocked a youth-led protest planned to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh...
Actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Nana Patekar, the actor known for his distinctive performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, died in Goa early on October...
