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Festive Relief: NPCI Postpones Controversial UPI Merchant Fees Until After Diwali
The National Payments Corporation of India has officially deferred the rollout of new Merchant Discount Rate fees on select UPI transactions until after the festive season.
Satellite Storm: Elon Musk Slams Local Regulators as Starlink's India Launch Hits Major Security Roadblocks
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has ignited a fierce public clash with Indian authorities, accusing local telecom giants of blocking Starlink's entry while officials maintain that strict security checks apply equally to all operators.
Mid-Air Emergency: Air India Frankfurt-Delhi Flight Diverted to Jaipur After Accidental Hijack Alert
An Air India flight from Frankfurt to New Delhi was urgently diverted to Jaipur after a sudden transponder code trigger indicated unlawful interference, sparking a massive security response.
Security Gridlock: Delhi Police Crack Down on Anti-CEC Protests Amid Mass Detentions and High Tension
New Delhi witnessed intense security crackdowns and widespread detentions as protesters, student groups, and political activists defied heavy restrictions to rally against the Chief Election Commissioner.
Airport Inferno: Deadly Houthi Missile Strike Hits Riyadh's King Khalid Airport, Killing 13 and Injuring Hundreds
A devastating ballistic missile strike claimed by Yemen's Houthi movement has hit Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, killing 13 people and injuring over 300 others.
Flash Flood Terror: Sudden Deluge Hits Central Nepal as Budhi Gandaki River Overflows, Several Missing
Central Nepal has been struck by another sudden flash flood along the Budhi Gandaki River valley, washing away homes and bridges while leaving several people missing.
Parliament Showdown: Opposition Parties Push for Special Session Amid Intense Street Protests and Institutional Clashes
Indian Parliament faces intense political pressure as opposition leaders demand a special session to address growing controversies over election oversight, voter roll disputes, and heavy security crackdowns.
"Worse Than Emergency": Arvind Kejriwal Slams Centre Over Mass Detentions Ahead of Delhi Protest
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has slammed the central government, calling the mass police detentions of protesters and activists "worse than the emergency" under an absolute dictatorship.
Parliament Clash: Rahul Gandhi and Opposition Face Heavy Police Crackdown in High-Stakes Standoff With Government
A tense political standoff unfolded in New Delhi as Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi and major alliance leaders locked horns with law enforcement during a high-voltage protest march.
Tragic News: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke's Grandmother Passes Away Hours After His Detention in Delhi
Savitribai Shankarrao Dipke, the 85-year-old grandmother of Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, has passed away in Maharashtra just hours after her grandson was detained by police in Delhi.
Street Protests and Police Custody: Mamata Banerjee Detained in Delhi During Demo Against Chief Election Commissioner
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and several senior party leaders were detained by Delhi Police from South Avenue after staging a sit-in protest over controversial voter list revisions
Rail Chaos: Massive Train Cancellations and Heavy Security Lockdowns Hit Capital Amid Voter Roll Protests
Major rail disruptions and heavy security lockdowns hit New Delhi as authorities cancelled key train services and deployed thousands of security personnel ahead of high-stakes protests over voter roll revisions.
INDIA Bloc Protests: Opposition Leaders Detained and Marched to Rajghat Demanding CEC's Resignation
The INDIA bloc's protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar intensified as opposition MPs were detained by police and staged a peaceful sit-in at Rajghat over voter roll revisions.
hocking Loss for Indian Cinema: Legendary Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75 Due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Veteran actor and national award winner Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Goa, plunging the entire film industry into deep grief.
Late-Night Panic: 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Uttarakhand's Chamoli, Sending Tremors Across Delhi-NCR
A sudden 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district late at night, shaking buildings and sending panicked residents rushing out onto the streets across several northern regions including Delhi-NCR.