Retailers and apparel makers are warning that prices could rise or festive discounts could shrink after the government introduced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000, effective October 15. Although retailers are prohibited from directly passing the MDR on to consumers as a surcharge, industry executives say higher prices or reduced…
Dhaka is reviewing one hundred and one agreements signed with New Delhi. Bureaucrats trained in India over the past decade may face scrutiny. The ruling party alleges past governments compromised national interests with a friendly nation. Goods-laden vehicles from that country were reportedly allowed free road use. Source: The Economic times Read More…
The US House of Representatives has advanced a Russia sanctions bill that could give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. A proposed amendment specifically names India among 10 countries eligible for such duties. However, the amendment does not automatically impose a 100% tariff…
States and Union Territories have been advised to commence geo-tagging of rural water supply sources and post-monsoon testing of water supply sources from October 2, while also organising ‘Jal Arpan’ activities across the maximum possible number of Gram Panchayats on the same day. Source: DD india Read More…
Leaders from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are meeting in Cardiff amid growing debate over the future of the United Kingdom. The summit comes after US President Donald Trump publicly backed Northern Ireland’s reunification with the Republic of Ireland. The leaders are expected to discuss closer cooperation and potentially sign an agreement that could pave…
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a BRICS summit alongside leaders from India, Russia and Iran as wars, trade and energy test the divided grouping. The conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with global trade turbulence and energy security, will dominate the two-day meeting of the 11-nation bloc.…
Continuing the trend from FY26, agricultural commodity sales have risen further on commodity bourse NCDEX in the current fiscal year Source: Financial Express Read More…
Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Western systemic mistakes for current European challenges. The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to first place in Saxony-Anhalt elections. This historic win marks the first time a far-right party topped a state election since World War II. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged that some past decisions fueled support for…
Xi Jinping’s expected visit to Delhi for the BRICS summit could advance the India-China diplomatic thaw, though business ties lag behind. Despite eased investment rules, stalled Chinese ventures, visa delays, equipment holdups at customs, and mutual scrutiny persist. Analysts say a Modi-Xi meeting could ease friction, but deep trust deficits remain. Source:Deccan Chronicle Read More…
Bangladesh is unlikely to send a representative to the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, diplomatic sources said. India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the summit in his capacity as chair of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).…