News Update : Mamata gets 'footballer', but can she win TMC 'khela'? Maharashtra shows a 'red card' - PALLAVI

The Election Commission has designated new names and symbols for both Mamata Banerjee's faction and its competitor. This decision mirrors previous disputes seen in Maharashtra with Shiv Sena and NCP. The commission is now tasked with determining the rightful claim to the original TMC name and symbol, influenced heavily by recent Supreme Court decisions that prioritise organisational support in addition to electoral backing. The Election Commission has designated new names and symbols for both Mamata Banerjee's faction and its competitor. This decision mirrors previous disputes seen in Maharashtra with Shiv Sena and NCP. The commission is now tasked with determining the rightful claim to the original TMC name and symbol, influenced heavily by recent Supreme Court decisions that prioritise organisational support in addition to electoral backing. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mamata-gets-footballer-but-can-she-win-tmc-khela-maharashtra-has-a-red-card-warning/articleshow/134335435.cms Date: 2026-09-18T13:31:19.000Z

News Update : Oil be damned: US Congress arms Trump with tariff gun, putting India & China in crosshairs - CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/oil-be-damned-us-congress-arms-trigger-happy-trump-with-tariff-gun-putting-india-and-china-in-crosshairs/articleshow/134313801.cms Date: 2026-09-17T13:43:51.000Z

News Update : 'Nothing aggressive': Worried Pak rushes to define Mecca pact after Houthi attacks - PRISHA PATNAIK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/it-is-defensive-nothing-aggressive-pak-scrambles-to-define-mecca-pact-after-houthi-attack/articleshow/134285705.cms Date: 2026-09-16T10:58:08.000Z

News Update : Merchants to now pay fees on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 from Oct 15 - TOI BUSINESS DESK

The MDR will be effective from October 15, 2026. . This timeline gives acquiring banks, payment aggregators, fintech applications, and corporate accounting platforms adequate lead time to update their software engines and billing systems. The MDR will be effective from October 15, 2026. . This timeline gives acquiring banks, payment aggregators, fintech applications, and corporate accounting platforms adequate lead time to update their software engines and billing systems. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/mdr-on-upi-notified-npci-says-0-4-fee-applicable-on-person-to-merchant-transactions-above-rs-2000-effective-october-15-2026/articleshow/134265294.cms Date: 2026-09-15T13:26:07.000Z

News Update : Gurgaon hit-and-run: Biker's father seeks attempt to murder charge against driver - RK LAXMI

A biker named Sia alleges a hit-and-run incident occurred on Golf Course Road. Her father learned of the accident an hour after it happened. Sia plans to file a police report and pursue legal action with her lawyer. She has declined media interviews and will share updates via Instagram. Gurgaon Police have taken suo motu cognisance and will identify and arrest the accused. A biker named Sia alleges a hit-and-run incident occurred on Golf Course Road. Her father learned of the accident an hour after it happened. Sia plans to file a police report and pursue legal action with her lawyer. She has declined media interviews and will share updates via Instagram. Gurgaon Police have taken suo motu cognisance and will identify and arrest the accused. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/it-was-intentional-biker-sias-father-seeks-attempt-to-murder-charge-against-gurgaon-car-driver/articleshow/134241414.cms Date: 2026-09-14T13:21:25.000Z