The 8th Central Pay Commission begins a three-day Chandigarh visit to gather views on salary, pension, DA, HRA, allowances and service conditions from employees and pensioners.
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath has described the introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments as “probably inevitable” as digital payments expand, while flagging concerns over its impact on stockbrokers. The new framework is set to take effect from October 15, with capital-market UPI transactions attracting a lower MDR of 0.02%, capped at Rs 300
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed Parliament's approval of legislation to implement the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. The pact will provide duty-free access for 57% of New Zealand exports from day one, while tariffs on 95% of exports will be eliminated or significantly reduced once fully implemented.
Gold and silver prices surged up to 1% on the MCX on Wednesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. Gold futures rose to Rs 1,52,100, while silver climbed to Rs 2,35,988 amid softer crude oil prices, lower US bond yields and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The CCPA has fined Rapido operator Roppen Transportation Services Rs 10 lakh for misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices and dark patterns that prompted riders to pay more for rides.
The Varuna Elevated Corridor in Varanasi is expected to reduce travel time, ease urban congestion and improve connectivity to the airport, railway stations, highways, religious sites and logistics hubs.
India recorded a rise in employment indicators in August 2026, with overall LFPR increasing to 55.6% and WPR reaching 52.8%, according to NSO data.
West Bengal school syllabus to add Mookerjee, drop Singur and Kanyashree chapters from 2027
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UPSC looks at shorter exam cycles, technology-led recruitment reforms
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Canara Bank Apprentice recruitment 2026 begins for 3,500 posts, check details
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