#Nirmala Sitharaman
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National PoliticsUPI MDR is neither tax nor cess, says SitharamanFinance Minister defends merchant discount rate charge, accuses opposition of spreading misinformation on UPI fees.
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BusinessTraders Divided Over NPCI's 40 Basis Point UPI Charge On Large PaymentsIndustry bodies split on NPCI's merchant discount rate for UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, with concerns over payment splitting and cash shift.
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National PoliticsFM Sitharaman urges RBI to accelerate digital rupee rollout as tokenisation gains momentumFinance Minister Sitharaman calls for faster digital rupee pilots and soft-touch AI regulation to enable near-instant settlement.
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National PoliticsFinance Minister Sitharaman Warns of AI Risks to Elections and CybersecuritySitharaman flags concerns over agentic AI and LLMs potentially enabling cyberattacks and electoral manipulation.
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BusinessSitharaman meets World Bank chief Banga, discuss cooperation on infrastructure and agricultureFM Sitharaman and World Bank chief Ajay Banga discussed deepening cooperation on infrastructure finance, agriculture, and tourism development.
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InternationalIndia, US commit to deepen ties in critical minerals and other areasIndia and US pledge to strengthen bilateral relationship, focusing on critical minerals supply chains and economic cooperation.
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GovernancePM Internship Scheme upgraded to bridge skill gap, stipend raised to ₹9,000Government upgrades PM Internship Scheme with higher stipends and lower eligibility age to address workforce skill shortfall.
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National PoliticsSitharaman urges multilateral banks to boost private investment in BRICS infrastructureFinance Minister calls on global institutions to mobilize private capital for infrastructure projects across BRICS nations.
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National PoliticsNo transaction charge on UPI for users, small merchants: SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies that UPI transactions will remain free for users and small merchants.
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BusinessFM Sitharaman signals continued tariff rationalisation, more steps expected in FY28 BudgetFinance Minister says import tariff rationalisation will continue with further measures in 2027-28 Budget.
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GovernanceUPI Payments Remain Free, Bill Only Gives Government Power to Impose Merchant FeesTaxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill grants government authority to impose MDR on digital payments, but no immediate charges announced.
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National PoliticsDigvijaya Singh backs Priyank Kharge's call for RSS funding disclosureSenior Congress leader says he has long sought answers on RSS finances, emphasizing no institution is above accountability.
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