News Update : No charges for UPI users: Govt clarifies person-to-person transactions to remain free - SMRITI JAIN

In a press release, the Ministry of Finance has said that users will not be charged for making UPI payments, and all Person-to-Person (P2P) transactions will continue to remain free. It said that if a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is introduced in the future, it will apply only to a limited category of merchant transactions above a specified threshold. In a press release, the Ministry of Finance has said that users will not be charged for making UPI payments, and all Person-to-Person (P2P) transactions will continue to remain free. It said that if a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is introduced in the future, it will apply only to a limited category of merchant transactions above a specified threshold. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/no-charges-for-upi-users-government-clarifies-person-to-person-transactions-to-remain-free-top-points/articleshow/133054004.cms Date: 2026-08-08T14:07:16.000Z

News Update : 'US itself regulates foreign funds': MEA hits back at American lawmaker's FCRA Bill remark - ROHITASHWA RANJAN

Ministry of external affairs rejected criticism of its foreign funding law. The ministry stated that legislative matters are internal decisions for Parliament. Several countries, including the United States, also regulate foreign financing. A US Congressman criticized proposed amendments to India's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. He warned these changes could affect India-US bilateral relations. Ministry of external affairs rejected criticism of its foreign funding law. The ministry stated that legislative matters are internal decisions for Parliament. Several countries, including the United States, also regulate foreign financing. A US Congressman criticized proposed amendments to India's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. He warned these changes could affect India-US bilateral relations. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/internal-matter-for-us-mea-dismisses-us-lawmakers-criticism-of-fcra-bill/articleshow/133031964.cms Date: 2026-08-07T11:05:00.000Z

News Update : 'Gen Z not anti-national': RSS chief backs protest, seeks facts on police action - RAJEEV SINGH

Calling "protest is a way of dialogue", RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said: "I won’t say that Gen Z should not protest, but in a democracy there are ways of going about it". He said that Gen Z and Gen Alpha want "logical answers" to the questions raised by them. The RSS chief also said that the "education is not a commercial business". Earlier, Bhagwat urged parents to lead by example. Calling "protest is a way of dialogue", RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said: "I won’t say that Gen Z should not protest, but in a democracy there are ways of going about it". He said that Gen Z and Gen Alpha want "logical answers" to the questions raised by them. The RSS chief also said that the "education is not a commercial business". Earlier, Bhagwat urged parents to lead by example. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/grievance-of-gen-z-genuine-rss-chief-defends-protest-as-way-of-reaching-consensus-in-democracy/articleshow/133006795.cms Date: 2026-08-06T13:37:52.000Z

News Update : 'India great friend,' says Hasina; son claims B'desh becoming 'another Pak' - VIVEK DUBEY

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/students-emotionally-manipulated-sheikh-hasina-on-truth-behind-bangladesh-protests-that-led-to-her-ouster/articleshow/132928027.cms Date: 2026-08-05T13:34:14.000Z

News Update : At last minute, Udhayanidhi taken to Sengipatti police stn for grilling; huge crowd gathers - TOI NEWS DESK

Udhayanidhi Stalin faced arrest over alleged remarks linked to actor Trisha. The Madras High Court directed his release on station bail after questioning. DMK workers staged protests across Tamil Nadu following the arrest. The TVK government and opposition engaged in a war of words. Udhayanidhi denied allegations and stated his remarks were distorted. Udhayanidhi Stalin faced arrest over alleged remarks linked to actor Trisha. The Madras High Court directed his release on station bail after questioning. DMK workers staged protests across Tamil Nadu following the arrest. The TVK government and opposition engaged in a war of words. Udhayanidhi denied allegations and stated his remarks were distorted. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/udhayanidhi-stalin-arrest-drama-cops-change-venue-where-dmk-leader-will-be-quizzed-top-developments/articleshow/132862266.cms Date: 2026-08-04T13:27:24.000Z