Business
Tata Sons' board voted to reappoint N. Chandrasekaran as chairman after a deadlock that allowed him to cast his own vote. The decision is contested by the Tata Trusts, which label the vote illegal and signal a looming court battle.
Business
A public interest litigation filed by traders and consumer groups seeks to halt a 0.4% merchant discount rate on Unified Payments Interface transactions above ₹2,000. The case, heard by the Supreme Court, raises constitutional concerns and fears that the fee will be passed on to consumers.
Business
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will levy a 0.4% merchant discount rate on person‑to‑merchant UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000, with a ₹300 cap on high‑value payments. Small merchants and all person‑to‑person transfers remain exempt.
News
Mumbai is grappling with a severe water shortage as demand exceeds the capacity of its traditional sources. Officials are considering desalination while the city's water‑stock price slides and its seven lakes remain largely full.
World
India will host the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, centring discussions on wars, energy security and sustainable development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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India is experiencing a rapid increase in H1N1 infections, prompting nationwide health advisories. Authorities are scaling up surveillance and vaccination efforts as the outbreak spreads across several states.
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A British parliamentarian praised the opportunity to hear RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s ideas, while US officials expressed concern over the visit. British Hindu groups welcomed the trip and the UK government defended the visa decision.
Technology
The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully placed the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite into geosynchronous orbit aboard the GSLV‑F17 launch vehicle. The mission marks India's entry into high‑orbit imaging, a capability seen as a strategic boost for both civilian and defence applications.
Business
The Reserve Bank of India attracted a record $136.38 billion in foreign‑exchange inflows through its special swap facility in August, driven largely by non‑resident Indian (NRI) deposits under the FCNR(B) scheme. The surge lifts the country’s foreign‑exchange reserves to a historic high and strengthens the rupee’s defence.
News
The Bar Council of India withdrew its order to bar enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 law graduates and halted the investigation into a student protest over the Chief Justice's convocation invitation. The reversal follows sharp criticism from legal scholars, students and the university’s leadership.
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New legislation tightening rules on foreign contributions to NGOs faces fierce opposition from religious groups, opposition parties and several states. The centre is now aiming to move the bill to a joint parliamentary committee for broader scrutiny.
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President Droupadi Murmu has signed the Vande Mataram Bill, extending criminal penalties for insulting the song to the level of the national anthem. The move, championed by the ruling BJP, has sparked sharp criticism from opposition figures such as Shashi Tharoor.