Five Congress MPs, Including P Chidambaram, Were On Panel That Backed UPI Fee, But Did Not Dissent

News18 - Sep 17, 2026

The controversy comes as the Centre moves to implement MDR on specified merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000.

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US House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, Clears Path For 100% Tariffs On India, 9 Other Nations

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Govt Slashes Export Levies On Petrol, Diesel, ATF | Check Revised Rates

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Naval Collision Sparks Diplomatic Row: Pakistan Summons Indian Diplomat After New Delhi's Protest

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From Ideas to Impact: Maharashtra Sets Up Statewide Health Innovation Hub

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AAP's Baltej Pannu Opposes Draft Chandigarh Health Service Rules 2026, Says Punjab's Share Could Fall To 36%

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Punjab Govt Constitutes Seven-Member Panel Over Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act

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