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Three cartridges, a motorcycle and scooter also seized during the operation Chandigarh, September 16 Counter Intelligence Amritsar has arrested four men and recovered 27 kg of heroin, a foreign-made .30 bore PX5 pistol, and three cartridges from near Khasa in Amritsar, Punjab, DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday. The Police identified the accused as Vishal […]
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Congress raises China trade concerns Dharamshala, September 16 Congress Himachal Pradesh spokesperson Sunil Barsain on Wednesday questioned the center over India’s growing trade deficit with China, saying the rising dependence on Chinese imports was a matter of concern. Addressing a press conference in Dharamshala, Barsain said India’s imports from China rose from around 65 billion […]
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Revised MDR applies to select high-value merchant transactions, with safeguards for users Chandigarh, September 16 UPI payments remained free for consumers, with no charges on person-to-person transfers, shop payments, or QR code transactions. Under the revised framework, select merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 attracted a Merchant Discount Rate of 0.4 percent, which merchants would bear, […]
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Argentina captain to make final appearance against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental; 2022 World Cup-winning squad to be invited Chandigarh, September 16 After calling time on his international career, Lionel Messi will get one final chance to wear the Argentina shirt, with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirming his inclusion for a farewell friendly against […]
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New framework applies to select merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 from October 15, 2026. Chandigarh, September 16 Paytm on Tuesday announced the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of up to 0.4 percent on select UPI Person-to-Merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 will generate additional revenue from its merchant business. Introduced by the National Payments Corporation of […]
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Two alleged key suppliers arrested in Fazilka and Chandigarh during probe into separate ‘chitta’ cases Shimla, September 16 The local police have arrested two alleged key heroin suppliers from Punjab and Chandigarh while probing two separate drug cases, taking the number of major suppliers arrested by the police this year to 77, officials said. The […]
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Party’s Patiala rural in-charge Jaspal Singh Bittu Chatha also raises drug abuse and law and order issues Patiala, September 16 The Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday staged a protest here over alleged unscheduled power cuts and high electricity bills, with party’s Patiala rural in-charge Jaspal Singh Bittu Chatha accusing the Punjab Government of failing to […]
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Forest Hill Resort hosts motorsport event on challenging trails in Shiwalik landscape Chandigarh, September 16 As many as 100 motorsport enthusiasts took part in an off-roading event at Forest Hill Resort (FHR) near Chandigarh, driving through challenging trails and natural obstacles in the Shiwalik landscape. The event showcased the scope for off-roading and outdoor recreation […]
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Mini-auction expected in December; venue and exact date yet to be announced Chandigarh, September 16 The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 player auction is set to return to India after three consecutive overseas editions, according to a Cricbuzz report following the IPL Governing Council meeting on September 15. Cricbuzz reported that the auction will be […]
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