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UPI transaction fee has been a hot topic in the country for quite a while now and the government has clarified that there is no proposal to impose a fee on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, putting to rest speculation that individuals may soon have to pay for digital payments. As mentioned in a report by The Indian Express, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said, “Presently, there is no such proposal to impose transaction charges on UPI.” The clarification comes after comments from Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…

Travelers look out over grounded Air Canada planes as flight attendants picket at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Monday. Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP hide caption toggle caption Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP TORONTO — Air Canada said Tuesday it will gradually restart operations after reaching an agreement with the union for 10,000 flight attendants to end a strike that disrupted the travel plans of hundreds of thousands of travelers. The union first announced the agreement early Tuesday after Air Canada and the union resumed talks late Monday for the first time since the strike began over the…

Our results show that while drugs may have a lower nominal price in low- and middle-income countries, they may still be less affordable when considering the relative purchasing power of local currencies, the authors wrote | Photo Credit: GEORGE FREY An analysis of prices of about 550 medicines across 72 countries in 2022 has found that people in low- and middle-income nations could be paying more compared to wealthier ones for the same essential drugs, thereby placing a disproportionate cost burden on patients in poorer nations.Researchers from the US’ Brown University and London School of Economics and Political Science (UK)…

New DelhiAugust 19, 2025 09:13 PM IST First published on: Aug 19, 2025 at 08:58 PM IST Share Pitching the forthcoming Vice-Presidential elections as an “ideological battle”, the Opposition parties Wednesday named former Supreme Court judge Justice (retd) B Sudershan Reddy as their candidate against NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan.Reddy, who retired from the Supreme Court in 2011, most recently headed the independent expert working group set up by the Congress government in Telangana to analyse data of a caste survey conducted by it.In his capacity as head of the expert group, Reddy had interactions with senior Congress leadership, including…

Xiaomi has completed 15 years of global innovation and 11 years of operations in India with the launch of the new Redmi 15 5G mobile. The smartphone has been launched in the affordable segment with a design inspired by flagship models, a powerful Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor, AI-powered features, and more. Alongside promising features, Xiaomi has also included a massive 7000mAh battery, offering all-day performance. Therefore, if you are looking for a budget-friendly smartphone at under Rs. 15,000, then know what the new Xiaomi’s new Redmi 15 5G mobile has to offer. Redmi 15 5G launched with Snapdragon 6s…

After reading Deep, by James Nestor, I developed a zeal for freediving and its healing and restorative effects. At first, I wanted to compete. Freediving is one of the few sports in the world where you can start middle-aged and become a champion. My idol and one of the greatest freedivers in the world, Natalia Molchanova, started the sport at 40 and won 23 gold medals before her tragic and untimely death. It’s considered one of the most dangerous sports in the world, but I was drawn to the serene silence of underwater submersion, my love for marine life, and…

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out sending American troops to help enforce a potential peace deal in Ukraine, repeating his warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin would face a “rough situation” if he did not co-operate in the peace process. In a phone interview with Fox News, Trump was asked: “What kind of assurances do you feel like you have, going forward, past this Trump administration, that it won’t be American boots on the ground defending (Ukraine’s) border?” “Well, you have my assurance, and I’m president,” Trump replied. His remarks came a day after hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

The foreign liabilities of Indian mutual fund schemes increased 19.9% to Rs. 2.6 lakh crore in market value as more MF units were sold abroad in FY25, according to a study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Indian MFs had sold units which were worth Rs. 2.1 lakh crore in market value at end FY24. The United Arab Emirates had the largest share of investors in Indian MFs, amounting to 1/5th of the total market value, which is about Rs. 52,549 crore. Investors from the U.S. and U.K. together accounted for another 20%, totalling a market value of about Rs.…

Army says military doctors are treating survivors and engineers are repairing damaged infrastructure.Pakistan has restored 70 percent of electricity service and reopened damaged roads in the north and northwest after flash floods killed more than 300 people, officials say.Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Tuesday that engineers were working to fully restore the electricity system that was knocked out by flooding last week.Monsoon rains triggered floods that have killed more than 700 people nationwide since June 26, the National Disaster Management Authority reported, while Tarar said more than 25,000 people have been evacuated.The information minister said most roads have been…

Google has partnered with nuclear startup Kairos Power to build an advanced nuclear plant in Tennessee, marking a historic shift for America’s stalled nuclear industry. Tennessee, home to Jack Daniel’s whiskey, crafted in Lynchburg, is renowned worldwide. Known for its Memphis-style barbecue and the scenic Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the state now adds a new claim to fame: hosting Google’s advanced nuclear reactor. Google partners with Kairos Power to build a nuclear reactor in Tennessee for carbon-free energy.( AI-generated) The Hermes 2 reactor is expected to connect to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) grid by 2030, supplying power to…