As govt amends UPI norms, traders warn costs will pass on to customers | Noida News

Under the revised framework, effective Oct 15, MDR will apply to specified person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. Noida/Ghaziabad: Traders across Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi have opposed Centre’s newly introduced 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on specified UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, saying the charge will squeeze already-thin margins and could ultimately push businesses…

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Goa to see subdued monsoon activity | Goa News

Panaji: Goa is likely to experience a relatively subdued spell of monsoon activity over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting only light to moderate rainfall in the state from Sep 17 to 22.The forecast comes as Goa continues to record a rainfall deficit for the monsoon season. As of Sep 16,…

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Gujarat govt cracks down on pvt bodies using ‘national’, ‘bureau’, ‘ministry’ in names | Ahmedabad News

Private organisations, trusts and business entities will require written permission from the Centre to use terms such as ‘bureau’, ‘commission’, ‘ministry’, ‘Centre’, ‘All India’, ‘national’ and ‘Indian’ in their names Gandhinagar: Gujarat govt has launched a drive against private organisations, NGOs, trusts and commercial establishments allegedly using govt names, designations, and national symbols in a…

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Ultrasound delays at PGIMS Rohtak as patients make repeated trips | Chandigarh News

Rohtak: Patients at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, are facing delays in getting ultrasound tests, with non-operational machines and a shortage of doctors affecting the facility.Several patients and attendants alleged they had been making repeated visits for up to 10 days without even getting an ultrasound slip. Some said they had to…

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PMC standing committee approves Rs3,722 crore for HCMTR, inner ring road land acquisition | Pune News

PMC officials stated that the formal proposals for land acquisition have been submitted to the district administration Pune: PMC standing committee on Wednesday approved Rs3,722 crore for land acquisition for two major infrastructure projects—Rs2,634 crore for the high capacity mass transit route (HCMTR) and Rs1,088 crore for the inner ring road project.Around 4.98 lakh sqm…

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Assam’s NCD burden puts focus on safer diagnosis, specialist care | Guwahati News

Guwahati: Experts have called for greater awareness, early detection, accurate diagnosis and access to specialised care ahead of World Patient Safety Day on Thursday, citing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which account for 74% of deaths globally.The specialists said standardised laboratory practices and accurate diagnosis were crucial to minimising errors and ensuring timely…

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