As public confusion mounted over potential fees on general consumer shopping and peer-to-peer transfers, the government issued key clarifications regarding the framework of the UPI Merchant Discount Rate.

Will ordinary consumers be charged for making payments via UPI?
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The Trump administration has suspended the PERM green card process for several major tech companies, including Microsoft, Infosys, TCS and Wipro, potentially delaying US permanent residency applications and increasing uncertainty for Indian tech professionals. Existing H-1B visas are not automatically cancelled.

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Why police registered unnatural death case under Section 194 after Nana Patekar's demise in Goa?

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State-run oil companies kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged after their daily revision, despite the US-Iran war pushing up global crude oil and fuel costs.

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Its Musk Vs Ambani in the Indian market. But what led to this situation? Market dominance or dependence on a company in this sector of a particular country here can be used as a leverage & negotiation tactic during difficult times like war or trade dispute.

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WATCH | Delhi Police detained protesters, ahead of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest

WATCH | Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke detained by the Police at Delhi Airport ahead of protest

Stocks to buy under ₹200: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi believes, Friday’s sharp rebound of nearly 300 points, with the index closing around 22,500, provides the first signs that the potential bottoming process may have started

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Smallcaps have outperformed largecaps over the past year despite recent declines, but experts caution that prospects vary widely among stocks. They recommend focusing on sustainable earnings growth, balance-sheet strength, cash flows and reasonable valuation.

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After months of lecturing and tariffing India over Russian oil purchases, Donald Trump has made an astonishing move. The U.S. has announced a major energy supply agreement with Russia, through which Moscow can supply over 3 million tonnes of diesel to American and global markets. The U.S. treasury has issued a temporary general license until 7th April next year, through which Russian diesel can be bought without the risk of sanctions.

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HDFC Securities maintains a buy rating on Sobha, setting a target price of ₹1,930—over 66% above its October 9 close. Record first-half presales, planned launches across key markets and expected margin improvement underpin the brokerage’s outlook.

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case in connection with the alleged hijacking of a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The FlyDubai flight FZ1073, was diverted and made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following an attack on Indian Captain Smit Machchhar.

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Immediate support for the Nifty 50 index is placed at 22,250–22,400, while 22,650–22,700 remains the key resistance zone, says Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking

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WATCH | Devotees offer prayers at Delhi’s Chhatarpur Temple on first day of Shardiya Navratri

ICICI Securities expects private defence firms to post stronger Q2 FY27 growth than most PSUs, led by Zen Technologies, Solar Industries India and Azad Engineering. PSU results could be mixed, with delayed Tejas Mk-1A deliveries weighing on HAL and BDL facing declines.

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The Supreme Court on Sunday directed that there shall be no detention of any individual except in accordance with the procedure established by law, particularly with respect to the assembly of peaceful and unarmed people beyond the area where prohibitory orders are in operation.

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After Abhijit Dipke & other CJP members were detained at the Delhi airport, Central Delhi was the next stage. Areas around Jantar Mantar were converted into a fortress as protestors demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. No entries were allowed as police stopped almost everyone.

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WATCH | Workers of SFI, AISF and AIYF are being detained by Delhi Police while holding a protest against CEC Gynesh Kumar at the Inner Circle of Connaught Place.

The US has suspended Microsoft, Infosys, Tata, Wipro and other companies from the PERM labour-certification programme.

Here's what it means for Indians returning home 👇
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In his effort to double down on launching Starlink's satellite internet services in India, Musk asserted that “competition would greatly benefit the average citizen of India”. In the latest tweet amid his very public dispute with Ambani, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO pointed out the “absurd hypocrisy” over “de facto monopoly”.

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#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five breakout stocks to buy today 📈

Breakout stocks to buy or sell read in detail 👇
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