‘No charges on digital payments for consumers’

For nearly 10 years, banks, payment companies, fintechs, NPCI and RBI have collectively invested in technology, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, innovation and customer support The government’s move to lift the legal restriction on banks and platforms from imposing a charge or merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, hitherto free, has generated a lot of debate…

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When ‘healthy’ is just a label | India News

“Natural”, “healthy”, “organic”, “heart-friendly”, “high protein” and “zero maida” often persuades a shopper before the packet is even turned over. In a spate of notices sent in the past month, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked several brands whether their front-of-pack promises say more than the product can support.FSSAI has issued…

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‘Honey-trapped’ IAF officer held for allegedly sharing classified defence data | India News

The arrest followed specific inputs shared by the IAF intelligence wing with the Delhi Police NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander has been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive defence information after being honey-trapped through social media by Pakistani intelligence operatives, officials said.According to an ANI report, the officer was under surveillance by…

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70 students, no power or water; lone MP teacher handles grades 1-5 in a corridor | Bhopal News

Parents in Kolar have filed a petition seeking remedial action BHOPAL: At this govt primary school in Bhopal’s Kolar area, there is no electricity, water supply, toilet or even classrooms. The only thing keeping its 70 students together is a lone teacher, Jyoti Barmariya, who handles Classes I-V simultaneously in makeshift conditions, conducting lessons in…

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Sarfaraz Khan’s cryptic post goes viral amid continued India snub: ‘I may not fit in, but I’ll fight’ | Cricket News

Sarfaraz Khan (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan‘s place in India’s Test plans appears increasingly uncertain, but the Mumbai batter has made it clear that he is not ready to give up.Amid his continued absence from the national squad, Sarfaraz shared a cryptic Instagram story recently, posting a still from the 2019 Telugu film Jersey…

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Texas A&M researchers built a 17-foot fire whirl over crude oil on water; it burned 40% faster, cut soot 40% and consumed up to 95% of the fuel

A giant, tornado-like flame may offer a cleaner and faster way to respond to oil spills at sea. In a large-scale experiment, researchersfrom Texas A&M University and the University of California, Berkeley created a nearly 17-foot-tall fire whirl over crude oil floating on water. The spinning flame burned the oil about 40% faster than a…

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MPSOS Ruk Jaana Nahi result 2026 out for July session, Class 10 pass percentage stands at 59.89%: Direct link to download here

MPSOS Ruk Jaana Nahi result 2026 out The Madhya Pradesh State Open School (MPSOS) has declared the Ruk Jaana Nahi scheme result 2026 for the July session. Students who appeared for the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations can now check and download their results through the official MPSOS website at mpsos.nic.in.Students can also check…

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Prashanth Alexander: ‘Mentally, this is a situation that is exhausting all of us’: Prashanth Alexander on third flood at dream home | Malayalam Movie News

‘Mentally, this is a situation that is exhausting all of us’_ Prashanth Alexander on third flood. Actor Prashanth Alexander has opened up about the emotional impact of seeing his home submerged in floodwater for the third time. The actor and his family had built the house in Mallappally, Pathanamthitta, in 2018.The recurring floods have now…

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