Opposition parties have criticised the new UPI merchant discount rate framework, alleging it was introduced under US pressure. Congress, RJD, TMC and CPI leaders questioned the move, while the government maintained that MDR charges would not be imposed on consumers
A parliamentary panel has flagged inadequate preparation time for schools to implement the third-language requirement from Class 6 under the
Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts have sounded a high alert and intensified river monitoring following devastating floods in Nepal
The MEA said 275 Indians remain missing and 169 have been rescued following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
The Supreme Court has stayed the UGC Equity Regulations 2026, raising concerns over vague provisions and directing that the 2012 regulations remain in force for now.
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange announced a fresh agitation from August 29, alleging delays in issuing Kunbi caste certificates based
