Birthday wishes pour in from across the world for PM Modi

IANS | September 17, 2026 2:21 PM

Roseau, Sep 17 (IANS) As greetings continue to pour in for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday, Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit on Thursday extended heartfelt wishes to the Indian leader, wishing him good health and strength in his service to the nation.

UPI MDR changes must balance security and rising costs: CII President

IANS | September 17, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The recent changes related to the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions need to balance the objective of maintaining secure digital payments with the increased capital expenditure required to support the system, CII President R Mukundan said on Thursday.