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In today's Morning Report: GOP fall guy, Texas blue tsunami and Melania Trump honoredThe Week US | Because the news needs a curator (📸: Annabelle Gordon / UPI / Bloomberg via Getty Images)
people.com Oct 23
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy released a controversial attack ad targeting his Democratic opponent for Ohio governor, Dr. Amy Acton ... Show more
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Bretton Woods Committee highlights financial risks of a fragmented economy & digital infrastructure #BrettonWoods #GlobalFinance #UPI #Economy #BreakingNews
In today's Morning Report: Russian diesel blowback, Omar raid and tree-felling furyThe Week US | Because the news needs a curator (📸: Bonnie Cash / UPI / Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The NPCI has deferred its planned 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments above ₹2,000. What is the fee, who pays it ... Show more
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Paytm, Mobikwik share prices crash up to 10% amid UPI MDR delay buzz: Paytm and Mobikwik Shares: According to reports, the implementation of the new UPI MDR ...
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UPI charges explained: What happens when you pay ₹5,000, ₹50,000 or ₹1 lakh: The government estimates about 96% of merchant payments will remain unaffected by ...
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htmedia.page.link Sep 19
The Jewellery Market In Chandni Chowk, which deals with high value & high volume UPI transactions, is extremely unhappy with the UPI MDR decision ... Show more
htmedia.page.link Sep 20
Bank Strike September 28-30: SBI advisory on UPI, internet banking, ATM services - What you should know
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A fresh political disagreement has emerged within the NC-Congress alliance over the proposed framework for charges on certain high-value UPI transactions ... Show more
From Vande Mataram to UPI: Why is NC breaking ranks with Congress
From Vande Mataram to UPI: Why is NC breaking ranks with Congress
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit out at PM Narendra Modi over the proposed 0.4% transaction charge on UPI payments. Targeting the government’s stance on US ... Show more
UPI MDR to attract 18% GST: The newly introduced merchant discount rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions will attract 18% GST, generating around Rs 2 ...
financialexpress.com/money/upi-mdr-to-attract-18-gst-4340712/
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (Sept 15) accused the BJP-led central government of giving in to pressure from American payment ... Show more
‘Surrendering to American pressure’: Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi govt over UPI charges
‘Surrendering to American pressure’: Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi govt over UPI charges
The notification ensures that UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 remain free of charges, while opening the door to a small Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select ... Show more
UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to stays free, but bigger transactions may soon cost you: Govt
UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to stays free, but bigger transactions may soon cost you: Govt
SBI to use UPI data to lend to small businesses without GST registration: India's largest lender is developing a solution that will use UPI transaction data as a ...
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the launch of new products on the UPI.
This includes an ability to tap-to-pay using UPI at PoS terminals and a ... Show more
#Partnered Live from Global Fintech Fest 2026, the CNBC-TV18 Fintech Studio, presented by Karix
Hitesh Sethia the MD & CEO of Jio Financial Services answers a few ... Show more
htmedia.page.link Aug 31
No smartphone, no internet? PhonePe launches new UPI service for feature phone users
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htmedia.page.link Aug 29
FM Sitharaman promotes made-in-India potential for the 'world'; highlights Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, ONDC initiatives
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SK Telecom, Rebellions expand Korean AI chip infrastructure - UPI.com: SK Telecom and Rebellions are expanding Korean AI inference infrastructure as Nvidia chips ...
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UPI isn’t just growing, we’re using UPI more than ever. The numbers show just how much.
Charges On UPI Transactions? RBI Governor Says 'Costs Have To Be Paid By Someone'
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Lok Sabha passes Bill to authorise Govt. to permit banks to levy charges on UPI transactions
thehindu.com/news/national/parliament-monsoon-session-lok-sabha-clears-bills-taxation-upi-transactions-charges/article71313208.ece
Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Allow Charges On UPI, Other Digital Payments: Real-time payments made through RTGS and NEFT are done by paying a service charge. However ...
ndtv.com/india-news/lok-sabha-passes-bill-to-allow-charges-on-upi-other-digital-payments-11874925
Fee on UPI transactions above Rs 3,000 could drive users away, only 12% willing to pay: Survey
financialexpress.com/business/banking-finance/fee-on-upi-transactions-above-rs-3000-could-drive-users-away-only-12-percent-willing-to-pay-survey/4311244/
Federal officials probing safety incident involving Marine One - UPI.com: Federal aviation officials are reviewing a "loss of separation incident" between the ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/05/Marine-One-safety-issue/7451785979010/
Nirmala Sitharaman says MDR on UPI applies only to merchants and not customers: The Lok Sabha passed the bill earlier in the day without a debate amid persistent ...
financialexpress.com/business/banking-finance/nirmala-sitharaman-says-mdr-on-upi-applies-only-to-merchants-and-not-customers/4312322/
Mexico files 20 U.S. complaints, seeks U.N. review over ICE deaths - UPI.com: Mexico said it filed criminal complaints with prosecutors in the United States over ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/07/22/latam-mexico-criminal-complaints-ICE-deaths/6491784735880/
mb.com.ph Jul 26
UPI cancels July 26 anti-corruption rally in Manila: The United People’s Initiative (UPI) has canceled its scheduled anti-corruption rally at Liwasang Bonifacio ...
mb.com.ph/2026/07/26/upi-cancels-july-26-anti-corruption-rally-in-manila
hindi.caravanmagazine.in Jul 19
Archives | Across nearly five decades and more than four hundred films in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, he has remained a constant presence ... Show more
Trump to give 'Speech to the Nation' on Thursday - UPI.com: President Donald Trump has said that he will address the nation this week ...
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Banks live on UPI rise nearly fivefold to 731 between 2020 and 2026: UPI added 576 banks over six years as digital payments adoption widened ...
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people.com Jul 14
🔗: people.com/justin-baldoni-challenges-blake-lively-legal-fee-request-12013068? Justin Baldoni is asking a federal judge to deny or “substantially reduce” Blake Lively’s request for more than $8 million in attorneys’ fees and ... Show more
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Key FactsBlake Lively Seeks $8M in Legal Fees from Baldoni
Jun 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Blake Lively is pursuing $8 million to cover legal expenses from the conflict surrounding the production of “It Ends With Us.”
- The requested amount includes approximately $7.5 million in attorney fees from two law firms and $500,000 in additional costs.
- The parties reached a settlement just before a federal trial was scheduled to begin in Manhattan.
- A judge ruled that Lively is entitled to recover some costs incurred following a countersuit filed by Baldoni.
They could have ended it (and offered to reimburse Lively) at any time. Having refused to do so, they should be ordered to reimburse Lively for all of the costs, attorney's fees, and expenses they improperly forced her to incur.— Lively’s lawyers wrote in their court filing
"It's hard but we can do it every day, we visit him [at the PNP hospital] to show our love and support" This is the statement of Rep. Paolo Marcoleta ... Show more
mb.com.ph Jul 09
MPD announces road closures, rerouting in Manila due to projected rally on July 10
mb.com.ph/2026/07/09/mpd-announces-road-closures-rerouting-in-manila-due-to-projected-rally-on-july-10
OpinionIndia needs to build a digital border DPI: A UPI-like transformation is necessary across the entire trade ecosystem — not only for digital trade ...
financialexpress.com/opinion/india-needs-to-build-a-digital-border-dpi/4287763/
Prime borrowers emerge as key users of Credit Line on UPI: Suryoday SFB: Suryoday SFB launched its Credit on UPI product in August 2025 in partnership with Paytm
business-standard.com/finance/news/prime-borrowers-emerge-as-key-users-of-credit-line-on-upi-suryoday-sfb-126062301132_1.html
PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to Seychelles, announcing a UPI pact and expanded cooperation in healthcare, defence, clean energy ... Show more
Key FactsIndia Boosts Seychelles Maritime Security Partnership
Jun 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
- India delivered a fast patrol vessel and utility vehicles to the Seychelles Defence Force to reinforce regional security efforts in the Indian Ocean.
- Modi’s three-day visit coincided with Seychelles’ 50th Independence anniversary and included bilateral talks to expand cooperation.
- The vessel Lespwar and additional equipment like ambulances and boats were handed over to improve Seychelles’ maritime defense capabilities.
- The two nations continue to strengthen ties through joint exercises, surveillance systems, and a new defense cooperation agreement.
Together, we will work to advance the progress of our peoples, and promote security and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, in a statement ahead of his departure for Seychelles
Trump's name fully removed from Kennedy Center - UPI.com: Trump's name has been completely removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ...
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Key FactsTrump’s Name Removed from Kennedy Center Facade
Jun 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- President Donald Trump's name was taken off the Kennedy Center building in Washington, DC, following a court order.
- The removal was completed despite weather delays and just before the court-mandated Friday deadline.
- Trump replaced the Center’s leadership early in his second term, leading to the building’s renaming in his honor.
- The lawsuit demanding the removal was filed by Representative Joyce Beatty, citing lack of Congressional approval.
Without the name, "Trump" on the Building, our fundraising will not only come to a halt, but any and all monies raised or committed would be obligated to be returned, refunded or terminated.— Trump administration, in a court filing, arguing that removing Trump's name would jeopardize fundraising during the Kennedy Center renovation.
htmedia.page.link Jun 20
Employees provident fund: 8.25% interest rate ratified, EPFO 3.0 to allow ATM, UPI withdrawal — Check new EPF rules here
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Report: Social Security retirement trust fund to deplete by 2032 - UPI.com: The Social Security Administration told Congress on Tuesday that the trust fund to ...
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Key FactsSocial Security Funds Face Accelerated Depletion
Jun 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- The Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund is projected to be depleted by late 2032.
- Trump’s 2025 tax legislation reduced revenues, accelerating funding shortfalls for Social Security and Medicare.
- Declining birth rates and restrictive immigration policies further hasten the depletion of trust funds.
- Without legislative action, benefit payments may be cut despite ongoing payroll tax income.
What is changing for UPI and LPG from June 1, 2026? Everything to know: June 1 2026 changes: Here's what is changing for UPI and LPG
thehindu.com/business/Economy/june-1-2026-financial-changes-upi-lpg-taxes-pan-card/article71044414.ece
htmedia.page.link May 28
EPFO 3.0: Want to withdraw 100% of your PF money? Check the latest withdrawal rules
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UPI fraud: A woman from Karnataka's Puttur lost Rs 2.92 lakh after cyber fraudsters posed as bank officials and convinced her to share screen access ... Show more
Cyber fraud: Karnataka woman loses Rs 2.92 lakh posing as bank manager.
Cyber fraud: Karnataka woman loses Rs 2.92 lakh posing as bank manager.
State of emergency declared for Utah drought after 'no-pack' winter - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/05/22/utah-snow-weather/1231779484921/
Cuba says it has completely run out of fuel, blames U.S. embargo - UPI.com: Cuba's Vincente de la O Levy said the country's diesel and fuel oil ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/05/14/Cuba-says-oil-reserves-totally-drained/9311778746907/
A UPI toll payment just cracked one of Bengal's most high-profile murder cases.
Chandranath Rath — BJP aide and close confidant of Suvendu Adhikari — was ... Show more
How UPI toll payment helped Bengal Police crack Chandranath Rath murder case? Here’s what we know
How UPI toll payment helped Bengal Police crack Chandranath Rath murder case? Here’s what we know
Homeland Security shuts down immigration detention watchdog - UPI.com: The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that it closed an office that works as a ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/05/05/homeland-security-shuts-immigration-detention-watchdog/1001778010077/
India-ASEAN to update trade pact by year end; UPI, Vietnam’s payment system to be linked, says PM Modi
indianexpress.com/article/india/india-asean-trade-pact-upi-vietnam-payment-system-pm-modi-10676408/
htmedia.page.link May 06
PM Narendra Modi announces plans to link India’s UPI with Vietnam’s fast payment system, alongside deeper state, city, and defence cooperation ... Show more
S. Korea says likely to take days to analyze cause of fire on HMM-operated vessel in Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/05/05/korea-Hormuz-fire-explosion-South-Korea-HMM-carrier-cause/2321777969144/
Trump ally calls limits on S. Korea nuclear access ‘strategic mistake’ - UPI.com: A close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump has argued that restricting S ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/05/05/us-president-donald-trump-nuclear-technology/4601778029266/
people.com May 04
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer parties have reached a settlement in their contentious legal dispute stemming from the 2024 film 'It Ends ... Show more
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Key FactsResolution Reached in Lively-Baldoni Legal Conflict
May 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
- Blake Lively filed a lawsuit in December 2024 accusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign.
- Most allegations were dismissed due to her independent contractor status, but retaliation claims were set for trial in May 2026.
- A joint lawyer statement expressed pride in the film 'It Ends With Us' and highlighted the importance of supporting survivors.
- The settlement aims to bring closure and foster a peaceful, respectful environment for all parties involved, including online spaces.
The end product – the movie It Ends With Us – is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life. Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors – is a goal that we stand behind.— Statement to BuzzFeed on behalf of lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni (Bryan Freedman, Ellyn Garofalo, Michael Gottlieb, and Esra Hudson).
'Escaped zebra' in Armenia was a painted donkey - UPI.com: Officials at a zoo in Armenia said reports of an escaped zebra were the result of a donkey ...
upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/01/armenia-escaped-zebra-Yerevan-Zoo-painted-donkey/3011777648902/
Court blocks abortion pills prescribed through the mail - UPI.com: A federal appeals court issued a ruling that blocks the prescription of the abortion pills in ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/05/01/abortion-pill-telehealth-mail-blocked-nationwide/5451777678562/
Key FactsNew Limits on Mailing Abortion Medication
May 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- A federal appeals court ruled that mifepristone cannot be mailed into states restricting its use.
- The drug is prescribed not only for abortion but also for miscarriage management and other serious reproductive conditions.
- Enforcement will likely focus on telehealth providers and pharmacy records rather than inspecting packages, raising privacy concerns.
- These restrictions risk delaying care and creating disparities based on patients’ location and medication delivery methods.
Biometric UPI Payments: Discover the latest on ICICI's iMobile app update introducing biometric authentication for UPI transactions ... Show more
ICICI iMobile App: New biometric authentication for UPI payments unveiled
ICICI iMobile App: New biometric authentication for UPI payments unveiled
'It's not good' - Eddie Howe ‘fear’ as Newcastle United press pack under attack: Alan Pardew knows the feeling of being under the pump as Newcastle United ...
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On This Day, April 27: U.S. executes first prisoner convicted on DNA evidence : On April 27, 1994, Virginia executed a condemned killer, Timothy Spencer ...
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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Says She's Having Baby No. 2 ‘Any Minute'
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Suspect dead after shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner - UPI.com: U.S. Secret Security shot dead a person who opened fire during the White House ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/04/25/shooter-dead-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/4941777164684/
South Korean prosecutors seek 30 years for Yoon over drone plot - UPI.com: South Korean prosecutors on Friday sought a 30-year prison sentence for jailed former ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/04/24/korea-Yoon-Suk-Yeol-30-years-drone-plot-special-prosecutors-sentence/7251777021499/
North Korean hackers tied to $290M crypto heist, firm says - UPI.com: North Korean-linked hackers were likely behind the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/04/22/KelpDAO-LayerZero-North-Korea-crypto-hack-theft-Lazarus-Group/6151776848419/
Validated UPI Handles: SEBI’s Shield for Smart Investors: Scammers often pose as stockbrokers or investment advisors, sending professional-looking UPI IDs and ...
indianexpress.com/article/business/sponsored-business/validated-upi-handles-sebis-shield-for-smart-investors-10649580/
No more cash at toll booth: Why 4 states are exempted — and the 25% UPI penalty explained
financialexpress.com/business/roadways-no-more-cash-at-toll-booth-why-4-states-are-exempted-and-the-25-upi-penalty-explained-4210447/
New trial begins in Argentina over soccer great Diego Maradona's death - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/04/14/latam-argentina-second-trial-Maradona-death/4431776178156/
Students abduct hostel mate, demand Rs 50,000 ransom in Bengaluru: Bengaluru crime: Four college students kidnapped hostel mate in BTM Layout, demanded Rs 50 ...
deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/students-abduct-hostel-mate-demand-rs-50000-ransom-in-bengaluru-3965701
Launched in April 2016 by then RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, UPI was conceived with a clear objective and later articulated in the central bank’s Payments ... Show more
Delhi-Meerut tolls to rise 5% from April 1: Check revised charges here: Toll on Delhi-Meerut expressway rises about 5% from April 1; car users to pay ₹175 one ...
business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/delhi-meerut-tolls-to-rise-5-from-april-1-check-revised-charges-here-126033000462_1.html
Attention Commuters! Delhi-Meerut Expressway to hike toll rates from April 1 – Payments only through FASTags, UPI
financialexpress.com/business/roadways-attention-commuters-delhi-meerut-expressway-to-hike-toll-rates-from-april-1-payments-only-through-fastags-upi-4186145/