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The Congress accused the government of setting the stage for levying fees on UPI transactions, questioning a notification that bars charges on transactions up to Rs 2,000. The party also alleged the move could open digital payments to American firms.

The Supreme Court sought a response from school education secretary T K Anil Kumar on a contempt plea alleging non-compliance with its order to consider a representation seeking regulation, registration and monitoring of institutions imparting secular or religious education to children.

The RBI may begin a rate-hike cycle as consumer and wholesale inflation rise, with the repo rate potentially moving closer to 6.5 per cent. A Systematix Group report said inflation could cross 6 per cent by October-November amid rising risks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sir M Visvesvaraya on National Engineers' Day and hailed engineers as Karmayogis who transform ideas into reality. He highlighted their contribution to nation-building while recalling Visvesvaraya's enduring legacy in India's engineering history.

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin praised India's leadership of BRICS and PM Narendra Modi's role in achieving consensus on the New Delhi Declaration. He also outlined plans to deepen India-Uruguay ties and advance cooperation through Mercosur and CELAC.

India will host the two-day BRICS summit in New Delhi from Saturday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Global South leaders attending. Food, energy security, resilient supply chains and economic cooperation will dominate discussions

The two-day BRICS summit in New Delhi beginning Saturday will focus on collective resilience in food, energy, health, disaster reduction and critical supply chains. Leaders will also discuss trade, investment, connectivity and global and regional issues amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty

Delhi airport is enhancing its international passenger-handling capacity ahead of the BRICS Summit by progressively opening Pier C at Terminal 3. The move will raise annual international capacity by 50 per cent to 31 MPPA amid expectations of increased air traffic

New Delhi is undergoing a major beautification drive ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with the NDMC undertaking decorative illumination, floral installations, landscaping, sanitation and maintenance works across key locations, routes, hotels and public spaces to welcome international delegates

India’s refurbished smartphone volumes grew 13 percent year-on-year in January-June, while new smartphone volumes declined 11 percent, Counterpoint Research said. Samsung led the refurbished market with 30 percent share, while the segment is expected to grow 16 percent in 2026.

The IYC and NSUI held a candle march in New Delhi demanding speedy justice for a 16-year-old girl allegedly gang-raped inside a moving bus. Youth and student activists sought a transparent investigation, accountability, victim support and stringent action against those responsible

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy hinted at his ambition to become Telangana Chief Minister, saying even Brahma cannot stop him if the opportunity arises. He also vowed to bring Congress back to power and restore "Rajanna Rajyam" in Telangana.

Telangana pressed Maharashtra to reconsider the 2016 agreement on the Tummidihatti barrage and accept a height of 152 metres. Maharashtra reportedly sought detailed studies before responding, while Telangana offered compensation for land that could be submerged in Maharashtra.

India has rescued 158 nationals following devastating flash floods in Nepal and stepped up relief and rescue operations in coordination with Nepalese authorities. Indian forensic and tunnel rescue teams are assisting local authorities as thousands remain missing across affected areas.

The government has rejected concerns that the revised CBG pricing under the GOBARdhan Scheme will significantly increase costs for CNG and household PNG consumers, saying government support and a larger domestic gas pool will limit the impact.

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of member and partner countries. Under India’s 2026 chairship, the summit will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability and strengthening strategic partnerships

The Delhi Medical Association has issued an advisory amid a rise in H1N1 cases, urging people to maintain respiratory hygiene, avoid crowded places, wear masks when needed and seek medical advice promptly to prevent further spread of influenza in Delhi.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Moscow for two days from Sunday to discuss bilateral trade and investment ties. He will co-chair the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission with Denis Manturov and meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

A special NIA court in Jammu has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan, an accused in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, citing sufficient material to presume the allegations against her were prima facie true and concerns over influencing witnesses.

A five-year agreement between Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Mauritius' State Trading Corporation will provide assured fuel supplies and protect Mauritius from price volatility, the government said. IOCL will supply the country's entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel.