Hyderabad: HMWSSB sets March 2027 deadline to complete STP works, orders 15-day reviews
26 Sept 2026 6:29 PM IST
Expired pork, 5 kg reused cooking oil found at Monastery Amphi Brewery in Madhapur
26 Sept 2026 5:26 PM IST
Hyderabad: Man makes 1,106 payments over 9 months, loses ā¹3.73 Cr in investment scam
26 Sept 2026 11:02 AM IST
HYDRAA trains 117 young Hyderabad volunteers to respond to floods, fires and other emergencies
Ranganath urged the volunteers to be among the first to respond when natural disasters, accidents or other emergencies occur.
Hyderabad: How illegal construction of 7-storey building is posing a threat in KPHB Colony
HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath examined the complaints and directed the concerned officials to look into their respective issues and take...
69% of Hyderabadās lakes encroached upon, HYDRAA chief Ranganath says
Citing National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) satellite imagery, Ranganath said around 69 per cent of the lakes in Hyderabad had been encroached upon
219-day delay costs Telangana govt appeal in 40-acre Lothukunta land dispute
The dispute concerns 40 acres claimed by Shantha Sriram Constructions as private property
Fact Check: āCyclone Arnabā videos show destruction in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh? No, footage is from Telangana
A video showing heavy rain pouring down as trees sway dangerously is being circulated online with the claim that it shows the situation in Andhra...
Fact Check: Iranian strikes set Israeli skyscraper on fire? No, old video from Dubai is viral
Video of smoke rising out of a skyscraper with debris falling from the top floors shared as the aftermath of Iranian strikes on Israel.
Fact Check: Video shows protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi? No, old video goes viral
Several users shared a video online claiming to show a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi.
Fact Check: Hindu boy lynched to death over blasphemy in Bangladesh? No, here are the facts
A video showing a huge mob attacking a vehicle is going viral with the claim that a Hindu boy accused of religious blasphemy was killed by Muslims in...
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Fact Check: Long-term cetirizine use causes dementia and stops dreams? Hereās what doctors say
Viral Instagram reels claim long-term use of cetirizine and other newer antihistamines suppresses REM sleep, stops people from dreaming and increases...
Fact Check: Hyderabad ranked second least resilient to climate disasters? New York Times wrongly identifies it as India
A New York Times Instagram post sharing a climate resilience ranking incorrectly identifies Hyderabad, Pakistan, as Hyderabad, India.
Fact Check: Flavoured oxygen removes pollution from body, improves health? Hereās what expert says
Promotional videos from Nagpur and Delhi claim that flavoured or concentrated oxygen can improve energy, alertness and mood and help ādetoxā the body...
Fact Check: Can viral Instagram eye wash cups really remove dust and pollution? Hereās what ophthalmologists say
Viral Instagram reels claim eye wash cups can flush out dust, pollution, insects and hidden debris from the eyes, leaving them cleaner and healthier.
Ram Charan wishes PM Modi on his birthday, pledges skill training for 1,000 women
17 Sept 2026 6:51 PM IST
Mahesh Babuās family uses tub of water for eco-friendly Ganesh Nimajjanam at home
17 Sept 2026 4:56 PM IST
Telangana SIR: Congress seeks safeguards against voter deletions, raises 7 demands
26 Sept 2026 5:09 PM IST
Jagan seeks CBI probe into DSC recruitment āirregularitiesā, demands Lokeshās resignation
23 Sept 2026 7:45 PM IST
Rs 91,800 crore flows through Hyderabadās UPI channels: Congress flags impact of higher MDR
23 Sept 2026 5:43 PM IST
Sharmila-Jagan proposed meeting sparks political buzz; AP Congress chief rejects speculation
22 Sept 2026 6:59 PM IST
Gandhi Parivar vs Sangh Parivar: CM Revanth Reddyās new attack on BJP over ācaste, communalā politics
26 Sept 2026 8:19 AM IST
Heavy rain hits AP hard: Roads flooded, landslides reported and paddy fields submerged
24 Sept 2026 6:03 PM IST
Heavy rain disrupts flight operations in Andhra; several flights diverted
24 Sept 2026 4:58 PM IST
AP DGP, Police Commissioner, must be held accountable for Sai Krishna custodial death: Jagan
24 Sept 2026 3:38 PM IST
What is Merchant Discount Rate? Will it be charged on every UPI transaction?
By Newsmeter Network Published on 25 Sept 2026 10:40 AM IST
New Delhi: If you use UPI every day, the introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) does not mean you will suddenly have to pay a fee every time you scan a QR code.The new framework applies only to specified merchant transactions above ā¹2,000. Payments between individuals will continue to be free, while eligible merchant transactions up to ā¹2,000 will also remain outside MDR. The government says about 96% of UPI merchant transactions will continue without MDR. The change has nevertheless raised questions because UPI has, until now, largely...
