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Bhumi Pednekar expresses concern over "abusive language", some netizens say her comments on NEET protests are "selective"

Mumbai, Aug. 3 -- Actor Bhumi Pednekar has said the public discourse should be respectful and criticised the use of abusive words against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a few protestors during the Ja... Read More


Govt looks to bring back merchant fee on UPI transactions

Mumbai, Aug. 3 -- The finance ministry has proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, that could pave the way for the return of merchant discount rate (MDR) on unified paymen... Read More


Govt Opens Door to MDR On UPI, To Amend Digital Payment Rules

India, Aug. 3 -- In what could likely pave the way for the reintroduction of the merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI payments, the Union government has proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlemen... Read More


Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Acquitted By Delhi Court: Former WFI Chief Cleared In Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case

India, Aug. 3 -- On August 3, 2026, a Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP leader and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, in the sexual harassment case filed by multipl... Read More


"PM, Home Minister must come to House": Kharge slams Govt over silence on student protest crackdown, "missing funds"

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah come to Parlia... Read More


Rajya Sabha passes MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, amid opposition uproar over Amit Shah's absence

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by voice vote, even as the House witnessed sustained sloganeering and ... Read More


India achieves near-universal banking coverage, 99.92% of inhabited villages served: Finance Ministry

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- India has achieved near-universal banking coverage, with 99.92 per cent of inhabited villages now served by a banking outlet within a 5-km radius, the Ministry of Finance said on ... Read More


Odisha Announces Flood Relief: Rs.1.2 Lakh for Fully Damaged Houses, Crop Loss Compensation

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 3 -- The Odisha government on Monday announced compensation of up to Rs.1.20 lakh for families whose houses were completely damaged in the recent floods as it began assessing losses ... Read More


ABVP to push institutional reforms before Centre's high-powered committee on exam irregularities

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday said it will submit a comprehensive set of recommendations to the High-Powered Committee constituted by the Centre following ir... Read More


Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Trisha' remark on TVK chief Vijay sparks massive political row

India, Aug. 3 -- Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has landed in a fresh controversy after making a remark in response to chants of "Trisha" during a public meeting, triggering ou... Read More