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September 22, 2026 12:06 AM

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued President Donald Trump and other members of his administration on Monday for banning them from White House grounds, saying it violated their rights to free speech and a free press under the US Constitution's First Amendm...

September 21, 2026 11:38 PM

UPI users will not be charged MDR, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on eligible UPI transactions will not be passed on to consumers. Speaking to ANI, Sitharaman said MDR is a charge within the payment ecosystem and is not a...

September 21, 2026 10:54 PM

Core sector output grows 4.8% in August 2026

The Index of Core Industries (ICI) grew by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in August 2026, according to provisional estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The growth was slightly lower than the 5.0 per cent recorded...

September 21, 2026 10:35 PM

India-New Zealand FTA to come into force from October 20

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force from October 20, 2026, following the completion of domestic processes in both countries. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Minister for Trade and I...

Last updated on: 23rd September 2026

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