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June 12, 2025 7:43 AM June 12, 2025 7:43 AM

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Finance Ministry says, there is no plan to levy MDR charge on UPI transactions

The Finance Ministry has said that speculation and claims that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be charged on UPI transactions are completely false, baseless, and misleading. It said, such baseless and sensation-creating speculations cause needless uncertainty, fear and suspicion among our citi...

June 11, 2025 10:04 PM June 11, 2025 10:04 PM

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India, Sweden Discuss Stronger Ties in Trade, Clean Energy and Tech

India and Sweden ​h​ave discussed strengthening collaboration across sectors, including clean energy, digital technology, climate, healthcare and life sciences​, as well as skill development. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal today held a meeting with Benjamin Dousa, Minister for International De...

June 11, 2025 10:06 PM June 11, 2025 10:06 PM

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Aadhaar Authentication Made Mandatory for Online Tatkal Ticket Booking from July 15

The Railways Ministry has said that only those users will be able to book online tatkal tickets through the IRCTC website and app from the 1st of next month who have authenticated their account with Aadhaar. The step has been taken to ensure fair and transparent access to Tatkal tickets and to safeg...

June 11, 2025 10:10 PM June 11, 2025 10:10 PM

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India’s social security coverage jumps to 64.3%, ranks 2nd globally: ILO

India’s social security coverage has increased from 19 per cent in 2015 to 64.3 per cent in 2025. According to the latest data from the International Labour Organisation’s ILOSTAT, the coverage reflects a 45 percentage point surge over the past decade. Recognising these efforts, the ILO acknowledged...

June 11, 2025 9:33 PM June 11, 2025 9:33 PM

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Terror from Pakistan Is a Global Concern, Not Just Bilateral Issue: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar has highlighted that the world needs to understand that the tensions between India and Pakistan are not merely a bilateral issue but a global concern about terrorism and the menace will eventually haunt the rest of the world. In an interview with ​a​ Europe...

June 11, 2025 8:59 PM June 11, 2025 8:59 PM

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Submit Anti-Ragging Undertakings or Face Action: UGC To Institutions

UGC has directed institutions that have failed to submit the mandatory anti-ragging undertakings by students and compliance undertakings to submit the Anti-Ragging Compliance and get online undertakings from all students within 30 days. It has asked these institutions to provide a comprehensive repo...

June 11, 2025 8:45 PM June 11, 2025 8:45 PM

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Centre Halves Customs Duty on Crude Edible Oils to 10%

The Centre has reduced the basic customs duty on crude edible oil, including crude sunflower, soybean, and palm oils, from 20 percent to 10 percent. This has resulted in the import duty differential between crude and refined edible oils from 8.75 percent to 19.25 percent.   The Ministry of Consumer ...

June 11, 2025 8:09 PM June 11, 2025 8:09 PM

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Meets Delhi Farmers, Vows Better Implementation of Schemes

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today interacted with the farmers of Delhi, under the ongoing ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ in the National Capital.   During his meeting, the Minister took note of the problems faced by the farmers, ranging from subsidies to t...

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