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Jarange calls off 20-day-old fast, gives three months’ ‘ultimatum’ to govt | India News

​The award carries 7% annual interest from the date of filing of the claim petition until realisation. The amount is to be distributed among the claimants as directed by the tribunal.

The payment is based on verified carbon credits attributed to a farmer, and not linked to acreage. The first set of payments covered thousands of acres, with over 50,000 carbon credits generated.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil ends 20-day fast, gives state govt 3 months to consider demands, reports PTI | India News

US President Donald Trump warned that the European Union could face heavier tariffs if Canadas proposed associate membership is intended to harm the United States. Calling the prospect “laughable” and Canada a “terrible trade partner”, Trump also suggested Washington could restrict trade with Europe in certain areas.

Nico Collins led C.J. Stroud’s targets in Week 1, recording 75 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Texans’ loss to the Bills.

The finance ministry defended the move, stating UPI transactions below ₹2,000 will remain free. Critics argue this is a 'new Modi tax' on the public. | India News

Under the new framework, the government has introduced a 0.4% MDR on P2M (person-to-merchant) UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 and above.

The new revenue stream could also draw banks and ecommerce companies into consumer UPI. Pine Labs chairman, managing director and chief executive officer Amrish Rau called the change a "life-changing opportunity" for the company.

Indian benchmark indices closed marginally higher after a volatile trading session. The US Federal Reserve increased its main interest rate for the first time in three years. This decision led to a slip in US stock markets on Wednesday. Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers, while domestic institutional investors bought shares. The Indian Rupee weakened for the seventh consecutive session against the US dollar.

Says family cannot override the constitutionally protected autonomy of an adult person.

New Delhi’s reaction came following the first meeting of the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission in Islamabad.

Ladd McConkey was hurt in the third quarter against Cardinals after taking a hit while running a route and was unable to return for the remaining game.

Panchang Today: Check the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and planetary transits for September 17, 2026, along with today’s auspicious and inauspicious timings. | Horoscope

Spiritual practices often turn attention inward, but Mingyur Rinpoche says to the Guardan helping other people can bring a different kind of happiness.

Pisces Horoscope Today: A child or younger family member may say or do something that makes you proud, and that can lift your mood. | Horoscope

Aquarius Horoscope Today: If recent anxiety came from pending tasks or shifting expectations, today supports practical improvement through structure. | Horoscope

Capricorn Horoscope Today: The day can feel average in a useful way: not dramatic, but capable of helping you manage expenses and keep business work moving. | Horoscope

Sagittarius Horoscope Today: This is not ideal for forcing outcomes, but it is useful for review, closure, and careful planning. | Horoscope

Libra Horoscope Today: Keep plans simple and leave a little buffer in your schedule for traffic, delays, or repeated calls. | Horoscope

Virgo Horoscope Today: If you have been hesitating over a small but important step, today favors courage in manageable doses. | Horoscope

Leo Horoscope Today: This can be a useful day for easing recent worries through practical action, household plan or spending time with people who feel familiar. | Horoscope

Taurus Horoscope Today: A useful conversation, offer, or supportive gesture may arrive through another person rather than through solo effort. | Horoscope

Aries Horoscope Today: This is not the day to win every argument, and avoiding unnecessary debate will protect both energy and relationships. | Horoscope

Joe Burrow had limited practice participation, skipping the Bengals’ stretch and not throwing significant passes during the media-viewing portion.

A recent Instagram post by an US-based expert about Virgo season offered a different way to look at this ongoing process.

Turkey releases 106 protesters, jails more LGBTQ activists | World News

The Supreme Court dismissed the Union government's challenge to a High Court judgment (Catch all the Business News , Breaking News and Latest News Updates on Th.

A 40-basis-point MDR on UPI transactions could create a large revenue pool. Issuing banks and UPI apps will receive substantial portions of this estimated revenue. Merchant-side payment apps and acquiring banks will also capture significant revenue shares. This levy aims to sustain UPI infrastructure and support its continued expansion. The charges remain well below card fees and exempt many smaller transactions.

The Reserve Bank of India has clarified definitions for financial activity and core investment companies. This clarification follows the rejection of Tata Sons

A Public Interest Litigation challenges the government

A parliamentary committee convened to evaluate the fees associated with UPI transactions and explore revenue strategies. Opposition members expressed strong concerns regarding the government

Rep. Nancy Mace questioned how much federal funding is being spent to combat homelessness in Los Angeles and asks what results taxpayers are getting in return.

Watch live as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh holds a press conference on the latest interest rate decision following a two-day policy meeting.

Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the attempted drone attack by Yemen's Houthis near the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, but avoided any military commitment, despite a military pact signed with...

In a significant move to strengthen India's tactical air defence grid, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has reportedly initiated work on an Extended-Range variant of the...

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton loses her cool during the explosive Epstein deposition, slamming the table, shouting “I’m done!” and briefly walking out after a confidential photo was leaked by GOP lawmakers. The dramatic outburst came as Republican members pressed her about Jeffrey Epstein ties and political tensions escalated behind closed doors. Video clips of the confrontation were released by the House Oversight Committee, fueling debate and political backlash on

The EU has opened the door for Canada to become its first “associate member”, as Ottawa’s relationship with Washington continues to deteriorate. Ties between traditional allies Canada and the United States have strained under Donald Trump, after the president threatened to make the country the 51st American state and imposed hefty tariffs on Canadian goods.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse delivered a fiery critique of the Senate Judiciary Committee, accusing the panel of failing to properly scrutinise testimony from FBI Director Kash Patel and Todd Blanche.

Sen. Ron Johnson raises explosive questions about alleged COVID vaccine injuries, claiming NIH officials knew about adverse events and patients were told to stay quiet. Johnson also accuses the Biden administration of pressuring social media companies over COVID-related information, reigniting the debate over censorship and vaccine injury claims.Watch Johnson’s latest COVID hearing clash as Fauci, NIH, vaccine safety, social media censorship, and alleged suppression of vaccine injury repor

Sen. Josh Hawley grills FBI Director Kash Patel over Danco Laboratories, the company that manufactures the abortion pill Mifeprex, raising questions about its operations and federal mail laws. Hawley alleges links to George Soros-backed funding and claims Danco is helping people evade state abortion laws through federal mail. The heated Senate hearing puts abortion pills, mifepristone, Danco Laboratories, federal mail regulations and state abortion laws under the spotlight.

India's National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme faces low corporate participation. Many young graduates lack practical work experience, creating a significant skills gap. Low engagement from MSMEs and startups hinders the program's overall effectiveness. Improving NAPS accessibility and support can unlock economic potential for the nation. Companies must view apprentices as long-term talent investments, not just costs.

Rep. Dan Goldman and New York Sheriff Fred Akshar clash in a heated House hearing after Goldman raises a past sexual encounter involving the mother of a murder victim. Akshar fires back at Goldman as the confrontation unfolds during testimony focused on Angel Families, sanctuary laws and victims of crimes involving illegal immigrants. Watch the explosive Goldman vs Sheriff Akshar exchange as questions about the old case trigger a fierce response inside the House hearing.

A Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing titled

BJP will launch a month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' in Bihar for PM Modi's birthday, featuring lamp-lighting and community welfare activities across the state.

Speculations rise that JD(U) may regain the Bihar Legislative Council chairman post as it selects candidates amidst BJP's current leadership.

The dam is to be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹15,624 crore on the Tons river, a tributary of Yamuna, on the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal CM Sukhu led an anti-drug walkathon in Una, urging youth's involvement against drug trafficking and pledging government support to tackle addiction.

Shanties torn down in Kiryani Talab after authorities target property owners for illegal sub-letting of agricultural land

From staying active to eating well, an expert explains what can support healthy ageing and independence