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Government Keeps UPI Transactions Up to ₹2,000 Free Under New Framework
The Centre has officially ruled out charges on UPI transactions up to ₹2,000 while laying out new guidelines that may impact higher-value payments.
US Judge Blocks Trump Administration Visa Stay Limits
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked new visa-stay limits for foreign students, exchange visitors, and journalists, citing risks to higher education and the economy.
Saudi Oil Pipeline Offline Weeks After Attack, Brent Hits $109
Global markets reel as Brent crude surges to $109 per barrel and equities slide following a critical Saudi oil pipeline attack expected to keep infrastructure offline for weeks.
BRICS Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack in New Delhi Declaration
The BRICS summit adopts the New Delhi Declaration, condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest terms and calling for zero tolerance on terrorism.
India Clinches Record-Extending Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title
India secured a dominant 72-run victory over Sri Lanka to claim their record eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, as President Droupadi Murmu extended her congratulations.
India Condemns Oman Tanker Attack As Indian Seafarer Goes Missing
India strongly condemns the tanker attack off Oman involving MT Elgaia, which left one Indian seafarer missing and 13 crew members rescued. Search operations continue.
India’s First Vande Bharat Freight EMU Hits 130 kmph in Trial Run
India's first Vande Bharat freight EMU has hit 130 kmph during a trial run on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai route, marking a major milestone in Indian freight transport technology.
Xi Jinping Proposes China-Led Open-Source AI Initiative for BRICS Nations
Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a China-led open-source AI ecosystem and broader digital cooperation for BRICS nations during recent summits.
UN Chief Backs PM Modi’s Call for UNSC Reforms
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has backed PM Modi's push for UNSC reforms, citing shifts in global economic, demographic, and geopolitical realities.
PM Modi Warns Against Technology Weaponisation at BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautions against the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals at the BRICS Summit, highlighting risks to global progress.
Supreme Court Demands FSSAI Food Warning Label Timeline
The Supreme Court presses FSSAI on front-of-pack food warning labels, highlighting gaps in junk-food labelling and stressing nutritional literacy in schools.
New Delhi Hosts 18th BRICS Summit Amid Global Strains
The 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit opens in New Delhi under PM Modi, featuring high-stakes meetings with Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Masoud Pezeshkian.