UPI payment rules are set for a change from October 15, 2026, with a revised MDR framework for select merchant transactions. Consumers will continue using UPI for free, while transactions up to ₹2,000 remain unaffected. For higher value transactions, merchants may face a 0.4% MDR, or ₹0.40 per ₹100, capped at ₹300.

Reports about The Paradise makers planning a ticket price hike are reportedly just rumours. The team is yet to decide on the prices, and even if there is a hike, it is expected to remain reasonable. The makers are currently focused on preparing the content and have not reached the pricing stage yet.

Delhi’s Patiala House Court has granted interim bail for three weeks to Swatantra Bhardwaj in the CJP protester assault case. The court’s decision provides temporary relief to Bhardwaj as the case proceedings continue. Further details regarding the bail conditions and the next course of legal action are awaited.

Kalyan Bainsla, accused of allegedly ramming his car into a woman biker on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road, has been arrested in Rajasthan’s Dausa. Police added an attempt to murder charge after reviewing CCTV footage of the incident. The biker suffered injuries in the crash, which sparked widespread outrage after the video went viral.

The Centre has summoned Air India after three foreign nationals allegedly left India without completing mandatory departure immigration clearance at Delhi airport. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has also issued a show cause notice to the airline, calling the incident a serious security and immigration related lapse.

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Vimal Elaichi makers challenging show cause notices issued to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff. The Maharashtra FDA had issued the notices over alleged misrepresentation of the product in advertisements. The court’s decision means the celebrity ambassadors will continue to face the proceedings.

418 has found a big Hindi release opportunity after finally clearing its long delayed censor formalities. The film was presented by Prashant Neel and was announced for September 18. However, the team is now considering releasing it alongside the Hindi version, which Anil Thadani is reportedly expected to release. Dubbing work is being planned, with October 23 currently in consideration.

In Kottalapalli village, Bukkarayasamudram mandal of Anantapur district, locals have installed a striking Vinayaka idol shaped like an Aadhaar card. The large structure features the deity’s name (Shree Gajanana), father’s name (Maha Shiva), date of birth, a mock Aadhaar number, QR codes and official logos. The innovative Eco Ganesha is attracting widespread attention ahead of the festival.

A commercial oil ship named MT El Gaia carrying 14 Indian crew members got targeted in an attack off Oman's coast. Rescue teams managed to save 13 Indians and bring them safely to shore. Search operations are still going on for the one missing crew member. The government condemned the attack and asked for peace in the area.

Saregama Music’s investment in The Paradise has reportedly been recovered entirely through the Aayasher song alone. The track has generated strong attention and business, giving the music label a major return even before the film’s theatrical release. With Aaya sher creating such impact, expectations are now rising further on The Paradise.

Ramayana is set to begin its musical journey on the auspicious occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi. The much awaited Siya Ram poster will be unveiled tomorrow at 7:30 AM, followed by the Jai Jai Ram song. With this grand musical launch, the makers are creating divine anticipation for the epic saga.

Shouryuv, the director of Hi Nanna, is reportedly set to direct an animated film based on Karna. The project is said to be bank rolled by Netflix, with animation studio Chilaka Productions backing it. Interestingly, the film is planned for a theatrical release.

The Paradise is heading for its censor formalities on Tuesday, September 15. The censor copy is reportedly ready, and director Srikanth Odela has left for Chennai today. An A certificate is widely expected for the film, given its intense content and mass presentation. After the censor process, the team will focus on completing the remaining work with Anirudh.

A shocking fake drug racket has been exposed in Bengaluru, with counterfeit cancer medicines and critical ICU injections allegedly supplied to more than 90 hospitals and clinics. Police arrested pharmacy owner Veeresh Kumar Jain of Krupa Healthcare. Investigators found low cost or expired medicines being repackaged with fake labels.

It is a known fact that Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief
Minister Pawan Kalyan recently visited Kerala for medical care. He chose traditional Ayurvedic treatment for recuperation after his shoulder surgery. During his stay, he praised Kerala’s warm hospitality and visited several temples. In response, the Kerala Chief Minister thanked him on social media for picking Kerala for healing and wished him a speedy recovery.

A passenger ship named Virgo Transport 8 went missing in the Java Sea of Indonesia early Sunday with 241 people on board. The vessel lost all contact around 2:00 AM while sailing from Surabaya toward Banjarmasin. Officials say bad weather hit the area shortly before it disappeared. Rescue teams have launched a search near its last known position.

A BTech graduate from Penamaluru, Maridu Vinod Kumar, was arrested for stealing from a house in Vijayawada. After missing his scooter EMIs for two months, finance representatives reportedly pressured his family. Unable to arrange money despite asking acquaintances for help, Vinod decided to steal and clear the pending EMI.

With the festival season coming up, train ticket bookings just hit an all-time high. On September 7, IRCTC sold over 20 lakh tickets in a single day. This a new record as per Indian Railways. Upgrade work on their servers and new anti-bot security helped the site run smoothly despite the crazy rush. They even removed over 3 crore fake user accounts to stop ticket hoarding.

The much awaited biopic on legendary singer MS Subbulakshmi, starring Rashmika Mandanna, is reportedly gearing up for a grand formal launch on September 16. The team is said to be considering Hyderabad, Chennai or Bengaluru as the venue for the prestigious event, with more clarity expected soon.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi early Friday for a three day visit. He will attend the 18th BRICS Summit and hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh received Putin in Delhi. This is Putin’s first in person BRICS Summit outside Russia since the Ukraine war began in February 2022.