Business Finance
The Payments Council of India (PCI), a representative body of digital payment service providers, has proposed the introduction of a 0.30% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions conducted by large merchants. MDR refers to the fee paid by merchants to banks and payment facilitators for processing digital transactions. This
North India State News
In a significant ruling on March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court addressed the demolition of residences in Prayagraj by Uttar Pradesh authorities, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to due process. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, expressed astonishment at the swift demolitions executed merely 24 hours after issuing notices, depriving homeowners