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Fact-check: Kerala Congress' ₹146 UPI diesel charge actually ₹5, says PCI

The Press Council of India examined Kerala Congress's claim that a ₹30,924 diesel payment incurred a ₹146 UPI merchant discount rate, finding the actual charge was ₹5.

17 Sep 2026

Kerala to back new medical device parks and fast‑track approvals, says CM

Kerala's chief minister announced state support for establishing medical device parks and promised accelerated regulatory clearance for such projects.

17 Sep 2026

Gujarat Properties Worth Crores Owned by Pakistanis Under Investigation

Bhaskar has launched an investigation into several Gujarat properties, valued at crores, allegedly owned by Pakistani nationals, with the current possession status unclear.

17 Sep 2026

Precision Wires Begins Trial Production of Copper Cathodes at Gujarat Plants

Precision Wires has started trial production of copper cathodes at its facilities in Gujarat, marking the first step towards commercial output.

17 Sep 2026

Tourism Corp of Gujarat issues Letter of Agreement to Praveg

The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat has granted a Letter of Agreement to Praveg, signalling a new partnership in the state's tourism sector.

17 Sep 2026

Gujarat Lawyer Issues Legal Notice to PVR INOX Over Mandatory UPI Payments

A lawyer in Gujarat has served a legal notice to cinema chain PVR INOX, alleging that the company compelled customers to use the UPI payment system.

17 Sep 2026

UPI नियमों के बदलाव से व्यापारियों में उठी चिंता, QR स्कैनर हटाने की लहर

नए UPI नियमों और संभावित MDR शुल्क को लेकर कई व्यापारियों ने एहतियात के तौर पर अपने दुकानों से QR स्कैनर हटाना शुरू कर दिया है, जबकि ग्राहक पर कोई नया टैक्स नहीं लगाया गया है।

17 Sep 2026

BESCOM posts ₹293.62 crore profit despite free electricity scheme challenges

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) reported a net profit of ₹293.62 crore for the current quarter, even as the Griha Jyothi free electricity scheme faces hurdles.

17 Sep 2026

Nandini Dairy Booth Opens at Indira Canteen Area in Bangalore

A Nandini product booth has been set up at the Indira Canteen area in Bangalore, Karnataka.

17 Sep 2026

Chhattisgarh Shifts from Red to Green: Bastar Leads Industrial Revival

Chhattisgarh has transitioned from a red‑flag economic status to a green one, with Bastar district emerging as a key driver of industrial growth.

17 Sep 2026

Krsnaa Diagnostics Shares Jump 11% After Securing 15-Year Punjab PET‑CT Deal

Krsnaa Diagnostics saw its stock rise 11% on the NSE after announcing a 15‑year contract with the state of Punjab to supply PET‑CT scanners.

17 Sep 2026

Centre urges Uttar Pradesh to fast‑track 973‑million‑tonne captive coal block in Jharkhand

The Union government has pressed Uttar Pradesh to accelerate clearance of a 973‑million‑tonne captive coal block located in Jharkhand.

17 Sep 2026