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All about UPI charges: Will merchants pass on MDR to customers?

All about UPI charges: Will merchants pass on MDR to customers?

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian government has introduced a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000 made to merchants, effective from October 15, with a comprehensive framework set to take full effect by October 15, 2026. This policy aims to regulate transaction fees while protecting small merchants and person-to-person transactions.

Five Shots By A Girl That Shook An Empire

Five Shots By A Girl That Shook An Empire

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Bina Das, 21, got up at her graduating ceremony to assassinate the governor of Bengal. He escaped and she was imprisoned for 9 years.

Shaheed Diwas 2026: PM Modi Leads Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Shaheed Diwas 2026: PM Modi Leads Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Shaheed Diwas 2026: India observes Martyrs' Day on March 23, marking 95 years since Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged by the British in 1931. PM Modi leads tributes. History, significance, quotes and how the nation is remembering the martyrs today.

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Festive sales are expected to surge 27 per cent to cross Rs 120,000 crore in 2025, driving Amazon and Flipkart to expand warehousing capacity by millions of cubic feet and extend delivery networks to thousands of new pin codes -- an infrastructure buildout that could reshape India's retail landscape for years.

'Ratan and I Were Good Chums'

'Ratan and I Were Good Chums'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Arun Maira who worked for 25 years with the Tata Group, remembers his early years with Ratan Tata.

Soccer: Man City fined 120,000 pounds by FA

Soccer: Man City fined 120,000 pounds by FA

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Eriksen sends message of support to Lockyer following cardiac arrest

What's Arjun Singh up to?

What's Arjun Singh up to?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Timeline: 1885 to 1947

Timeline: 1885 to 1947

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Some major events that occurred from 1885, when the Indian National Congress was formed, till August 15, 1947, when India achieved Independence.

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 134th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts incidents where the first prime minister showed exemplary courage, bravery and integrity.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

Veteran Marxist leader Samar Mukherjee passes away

Veteran Marxist leader Samar Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Centenarian Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and freedom fighter, Samar Mukherjee, who was known for his oratory and leadership, died of old age ailments on Thursday.

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati.

Ambulance driver rapes 19-yr-old Covid patient in Kerala

Ambulance driver rapes 19-yr-old Covid patient in Kerala

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The ambulance driver Noufal, 29, was taken into custody on Sunday based on a complaint by the victim's mother to the hospital authorities and the police.

Amazon shuts down Westland publishing house 6 years after buying it

Amazon shuts down Westland publishing house 6 years after buying it

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Much to the disappointment of booklovers, Westland, one of the largest publishing houses in India, is being shut down by e-commerce giant Amazon, they announced on Tuesday.

Katich not interested in Cricket Australia job

Katich not interested in Cricket Australia job

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Simon Katich, who has been nominated by Cricket Australia's longest-serving director, Mark Taylor, to succeed him after resigning, turned down the offer sighting media commitments.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

BJP's hero: Who is Madan Mohan Malaviya?

BJP's hero: Who is Madan Mohan Malaviya?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Although much loved amongst the right wing in India, few Indians know of and about Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. Respected by Mahatma Gandhi, Malaviya was a long standing member of the Congress party, and was one of the founding members of the far-right party the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha. So here's a rundown of top ten things you didn't know about Madan Mohan Malaviya.

Confidential 'legal issue' holds up Mallya's extradition

Confidential 'legal issue' holds up Mallya's extradition

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

A spokesperson in the UK high commission said the issue is "confidential" and added: "We cannot estimate how long this issue will take to resolve." "Vijay Mallya last month lost his appeal against extradition, and was refused leave to appeal further to the UK Supreme Court. However, there is a further legal issue that needs resolving before Mr Mallya's extradition can be arranged," the spokesperson said.

Over 10K drivers in London register on Ola ahead of launch

Over 10K drivers in London register on Ola ahead of launch

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Ola said it will not charge commission from drivers for the first two months after the launch, allowing them to retain 100 per cent of their earnings from the platform.

Farm reforms may help Cargill's expansion plans in India

Farm reforms may help Cargill's expansion plans in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Cargill believes the reforms would act as a catalyst in attracting private sector investment in building supply chains for taking Indian farm produce to national and global markets.

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Over 50,000 licenced drivers will now be assured that they can continue to provide mobility services in London. Drivers can initiate their registration on the Ola app.

Addressing loneliness

Addressing loneliness

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

>Health Collective is building a safe space for conversations on mental health and illness.

More revelations of sexual abuse allegations in sports

More revelations of sexual abuse allegations in sports

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Austrian Ski Federation to investigate new claims

An Indian student in Britain deals with COVID-19 crisis

An Indian student in Britain deals with COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'My housemate lost his father just a day after he turned 22.' 'Because of the lockdown he couldn't do anything about it.'

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Images from soccer matches played across different leagues in Europe on Sunday

Please banks, take your money, says Vijay Mallya

Please banks, take your money, says Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Mallya said, the ED on the one side and the banks on the other are fighting over the same assets.

Why Aussies face must-win situation against India...

Why Aussies face must-win situation against India...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The prospect of a depleted Australia team struggling on home pitches against India in the coming summer could add further heat from broadcasters

Nagaland: One political compromise after another

Nagaland: One political compromise after another

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

'The Naga Hills region, Nagaland and Manipur, have had the most uncaring and corrupt state governments with little to show on the ground despite the nation's highest per capita development expenditure,' says Mohan Guruswamy.

Beckham's search for Miami soccer stadium approved

Beckham's search for Miami soccer stadium approved

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Retired soccer star David Beckham and Major League Soccer (MLS) took a step toward fielding a new Miami team as local officials on Tuesday unanimously approved on-going efforts to find a suitable stadium location.

Hackers release another batch of athlete data?

Hackers release another batch of athlete data?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday that another batch of athlete data has been leaked by the same Russian cyber espionage group that published confidential data earlier this week.

10 countries that are poorer than WhatsApp

10 countries that are poorer than WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Let's look at 10 well-known nations that have GDP less than the price Facebook paid for the chat service.

'Supreme Court should have heard 300 mn SC/STs'

'Supreme Court should have heard 300 mn SC/STs'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'The court came to a conclusion using one person's case... Based on that one case, the term "rampant misuse" was used as if it is a generalisation.' 'If one in 10 cases turns out to be false, is it possible to call the Act a charter for blackmail or charter for personal vengeance?' 'Is there any Act either in India or anywhere in the world where there are no false cases?'

Sports Shorts: Boxers Panghal, Kaushik felicitated

Sports Shorts: Boxers Panghal, Kaushik felicitated

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Xi may not be all powerful

Xi may not be all powerful

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'He still has to deal with party norms and traditions and has been careful to follow the order of seniority,' points out Claude Arpi.

Beckham to announce franchise decision in Miami

Beckham to announce franchise decision in Miami

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Former England soccer captain David Beckham and Major League Soccer will announce on Wednesday that he is exercising his option to become the owner of a team in Miami, sources close to the negotiations said.

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

What the fiddich! Why are books so fat?

What the fiddich! Why are books so fat?

Rediff.com20 May 2017

When size matters. Just as scotch bottles have become bigger, novels have also become fatter.

Sports Shorts: Nadal recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis

Sports Shorts: Nadal recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal is recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis and will continue a course of antibiotics in a bid to be fit for the remainder of the 2014 season, the World No 2's spokesman said on Thursday.

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Terrorism struck at the heart of London after a vehicle veered off the road and mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and witnesses described men with large knives stabbing passersby at nearby Borough Market.