South Matters

The 865-km Delhi-Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri bullet train corridor has moved ahead after NHSRCL submitted the Detailed Project Report.

New UPI MDR rules will apply to certain merchant payments above ₹2,000 from October 15, 2026, with exemptions for eligible small merchants.

Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Rajasthan will get computer labs and smart classrooms through a ₹16 crore-plus CSR project.

CCPA has imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido over misleading tipping prompts and the use of a Confirm Shaming dark pattern

New UPI merchant fees will apply to some payments above ₹2,000 from October 15, 2026, while P2P transfers remain free.