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Mumbai · Sunday, 4 October 2026

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In West Bengal, a wrong route to academic excellence

The passage of the West Bengal Universities and Colleges (Administration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sets a troubling precedent for higher education in the state. While the previous law allowed the transfer…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Sep
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From fighting hunger to building health

Security, trade, and the economy understandably dominated much of the conversation around the BRICS Summit 2026. But for a grouping home to nearly half of humanity, another challenge deserves equal attention: the…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Sep
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MDR charges announced: Who will pay how much for UPI transactions

The government on Tuesday announced the merchant discount rate (MDR) regime for UPI transactions, exempting person-to-person payments from the levy irrespective of the transaction amount. This means MDR will essentially be levied…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Sep