• October 24, 2026
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CJP Demands Compensation for Family of Deceased NEET Aspirant Juveriya

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has demanded compensation for the family of Juveriya, an 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Hyderabad who died by suicide in June 2026. The demand comes amid renewed discussion about examination pressure, student welfare and the challenges faced by medical aspirants. Juveriya was reportedly a strong academic performer. According to reports, she

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India Hits Out at Pakistan at UN Security Council, Cites 9/11 Architects and Terror Threats

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India has raised strong concerns over terrorism and alleged safe havens at the United Nations Security Council, pointing to the history of the 9/11 attacks and the locations where several senior al-Qaeda figures were eventually found. Speaking at a UNSC meeting on Afghanistan, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, recalled that key

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US Imposes New Sanctions on South Africa: Trump Administration Targets Officials Over Race-Based Policies

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The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals connected to what the Trump administration describes as race-based discrimination and other controversial policies in South Africa. The latest move has added to growing diplomatic tensions between Washington and Pretoria. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the new policy on September 15, saying

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UPI Payment Rule Change: 0.4% MDR to Apply on Merchant Transactions Above ₹2,000 From October 15

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India’s digital payment ecosystem is set for a significant change from October 15, 2026, with a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) being introduced on specified UPI payments made to merchants. Under the new framework, a 0.4% MDR will apply to eligible person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above ₹2,000. The charge is applicable within the merchant payment

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US House Advances Bill Allowing 100% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases

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A new development in US trade and sanctions policy has put India under the spotlight after the US House of Representatives advanced legislation that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas.The legislation, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, cleared a key

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Rupee Opens Near ₹95.89 Against US Dollar on September 16; Oil Prices and Fed Decision in Focus.

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The Indian rupee opened near ₹95.89 against the US dollar on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, showing a slight recovery from the previous session’s close. In the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency started the day marginally stronger than its previous close of around ₹95.92 (provisional levels reported on September 15). The previous session had

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EC’s Six-Crore Purge: A Self-Goal on SIR? Questions Rise Over Voter Roll Revision

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The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered a major political and democratic debate, with concerns growing over the large number of voter names reportedly removed from electoral rolls across several states and Union Territories. An editorial published by Asian Age estimated that around six crore names could have been deleted

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India Plans AI-Powered UPI Payments Without User Approval for Small Transactions

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India is preparing a new framework that could allow AI agents to make small-value UPI payments without requiring users to approve every individual transaction. The proposed system is aimed at making digital payments faster and more convenient as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday financial services. Under the emerging framework, users could potentially authorise

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Meta Agrees to Report Child Safety Cases to Authorities, Strengthening Online Protection Measures

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Meta has agreed to report certain child safety cases to relevant authorities, marking a significant step toward strengthening protections for children across its digital platforms. The move highlights growing concerns over child safety, online exploitation and the need for technology companies to respond more effectively when potentially dangerous activity is detected. The development comes amid

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CBI Registers Case in LIC Housing Finance Loan Investigation

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The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR against businessman Subhash Chandra and others in connection with alleged irregularities involving LIC Housing Finance loan facilities. The lender’s reported overall claim is about Rs 1,322 crore after loans sanctioned in 2018 became overdue. Investigators are examining the documentation used to obtain the facilities, including allegations

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