{"id":38569,"date":"2026-09-16T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T03:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petrolnews.in\/live\/india-beats-afghanistan-upi-fee-changes-child-abuse-data-rules\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T09:20:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T03:50:00","slug":"india-beats-afghanistan-upi-fee-changes-child-abuse-data-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petrolnews.in\/live\/india-beats-afghanistan-upi-fee-changes-child-abuse-data-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"India Beats Afghanistan; UPI Fee Changes &#038; Child Abuse Data Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"\">\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/bsbthumbsep16_1789490516.gif\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/bsbthumbsep16_1789490516.gif\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/bsbthumbsep16_1789490516.gif\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Good morning! Here\u2019s your quick catch-up on the biggest stories making headlines.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">UPI is set for a key change from October 15, but most users and small merchants will see no impact. Person-to-person payments will remain free, while specified higher-value merchant transactions will attract MDR.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">On the cricket field, India have sealed a 2-0 series win over Afghanistan, while Meta has agreed to share child abuse and safety-related information with Indian law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Also in today\u2019s Bhaskar Smart Brief, don\u2019t miss our coverage of the US acknowledging that it has deployed weapons in orbit, raising fresh concerns about a space arms race. Along with these, we\u2019ve rounded up the other top stories you need to start your day.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>Today\u2019s Top Headlines<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>Businesses to pay 0.4% charges above \u20b92,000<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/upi1_1789493850.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/upi1_1789493850.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/upi1_1789493850.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">UPI is set for a key change, but most users and small merchants will see no impact. Person-to-person payments will remain free, while MDR will apply only to specified merchant transactions above \u20b92,000 from 15 October 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/upi2_1789493872.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/upi2_1789493872.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1521\" height=\"2274\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/upi2_1789493872.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Around 96% of merchant transactions will remain unaffected. Small merchants receiving up to \u20b91 lakh a month via UPI QR codes will also pay no MDR, while eligible higher-value transactions will attract 0.4%, capped at \u20b9300. READ MORE<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>India beat Afghanistan to seal 2-0 series win<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/india_1789494099.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/india_1789494099.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3498\" height=\"2623\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/india_1789494099.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">India\u2019s T20I campaign is gathering momentum, with another emphatic win putting the series beyond Afghanistan\u2019s reach. The seven-wicket victory in Delhi gave the Men in Blue an unassailable 2-0 lead, underlining their strong run of form.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Afghanistan\u2019s 159\/8 never looked enough after Nitish Kumar Reddy\u2019s three-wicket haul. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma then powered India home in just 14.5 overs. With one match still to play, attention now turns to whether India can complete a clean sweep. READ MORE<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>Facebook, Insta &amp; WhatsApp to share child abuse data with India<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/meta_1789494331.gif\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/meta_1789494331.gif\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/meta_1789494331.gif\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Protecting children online is becoming a bigger test for social media platforms, with the government pushing for stronger action against harmful content. Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has now agreed to share information on child sexual abuse and other child safety concerns with Indian law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/meta1_1789494271.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/meta1_1789494271.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"1090\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/meta1_1789494271.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">The move follows talks with the government over online safety. Officials have warned that platforms must act on their own to protect children, while discussions with other digital platforms continue. READ MORE<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>Gurugram woman biker hit-and-run: Accused arrested, what happens next?<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe frameborder=\"0\" srcdoc=\"\" title=\"twitter\" class=\"twitter\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">A hit-and-run case in Gurugram has taken a more serious turn, with police now treating it as an alleged attempt to murder. The main accused, Kalyan Bainsla, has been arrested in Rajasthan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Police have also detained two friends who allegedly helped him after the crash. With Section 109 of the BNS added, the investigation now shifts towards what happened before and after the collision. READ MORE<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>US admits space weapons: Is a new arms race coming?<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/usxx_1789495227.png\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/usxx_1789495227.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/usxx_1789495227.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Space is fast becoming a new military frontier, with major powers building capabilities beyond Earth. The US has now acknowledged that it has weapons in orbit that could be used to protect American troops from enemy attacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">But Washington has not revealed what these weapons are, how many are deployed, or when they were sent into space. The disclosure comes as the US, Russia and China expand their military presence in orbit, raising fears of a new space arms race. READ MORE<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>The Day Ahead<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"f5e1d774\" style=\"border-bottom:none\">\n<ol class=\"d7ef6cb6\">\n<li>The Union Cabinet will meet at 11 am today. The agenda has not been announced yet, but the govt is expected to discuss the Kishau Multipurpose Dam Project. The meeting comes after recent agreements between Himachal, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP and Delhi.<\/li>\n<li>Central team likely to visit Bihar on Sept 16 to assess flood situation. Over 49.67 lakh people are affected across 15 districts; multiple rivers are flowing above the danger mark.<\/li>\n<li>The Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant is scheduled to hear a significant dispute regarding the functioning and appointments of national tribunals. The court previously expressed strong concerns about key tribunals (like the National Green Tribunal) becoming completely defunct due to delayed vacancies.<\/li>\n<li>Hero Motors will open its \u20b91,000-crore IPO on Sept 16. The issue will remain open for two days, until Sept 18. The price band is set at \u20b979\u201384 per share, giving the company a valuation of around \u20b93,815.4 crore at the upper end of the band.<\/li>\n<li>All eyes will be on the US Federal Reserve as it announces its monetary policy and updated economic projections. A 25-bps rate hike is widely expected. Investors will focus on its outlook for clues on Indian stocks, gold and the rupee amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>Visual Of The Day<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/vodaug16_1789489901.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/vodaug16_1789489901.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/vodaug16_1789489901.jpg\" alt=\"On elephant patrol: Karnataka Police inspect iconic 400-year-old Mysuru Dasara procession route\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span>On elephant patrol: Karnataka Police inspect iconic 400-year-old Mysuru Dasara procession route<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>Today In History<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/history_1789493453.png\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/history_1789493453.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"2937\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/history_1789493453.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><strong>Statement Of The Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/sodsep16_1789489972.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/sodsep16_1789489972.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/15\/sodsep16_1789489972.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>News With a Twist<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><strong>Swim with pigs in Greece! | Top 5 interesting stories<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/16\/comp-131_1789520557.gif\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/16\/comp-131_1789520557.gif\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/09\/16\/comp-131_1789520557.gif\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Truth can sometimes be stranger than fiction, especially when pigs take to the sea, robots start looking like fish, and homemade cars turn scrap into something straight out of a futuristic showroom. These unusual moments offer a lighter look at the stories making waves beyond the usual headlines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">From tourists swimming alongside beach-roaming pigs in Greece to China\u2019s underwater robotic fish, Nigeria\u2019s petrol-powered Cybertruck lookalike and a crowd in San Francisco gathering to scream at the sea, the world has produced some wonderfully odd scenes. Here are five quirky stories that grabbed attention across the world. READ MORE<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><span class=\"e913fbaa d3886593\"><strong>News in Headlines<\/strong><\/span><strong\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"f5e1d774\" style=\"border-bottom:none\">\n<ol class=\"d7ef6cb6\">\n<li>50 mini-Indias thrive in US despite Trump crackdown READ MORE<\/li>\n<li>Malaysian PM&#8217;s Bollywood playlist goes viral READ MORE<\/li>\n<li>Pakistan snubs Saudi despite Mecca defence deal READ MORE<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Hope he\u2019s not acting\u2019: SC gives Rajpal Yadav 2 weeks to deposit \u20b92 cr READ MORE<\/li>\n<li>Africa\u2019s wild dogs travel 4,000 km in search of mates READ MORE<\/li>\n<li>Brendon Taylor breaks Tendulkar&#8217;s longest ODI career record READ MORE<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning! Here\u2019s your quick catch-up on the biggest stories making headlines. UPI is set for a key change from October 15, but most users and small merchants will see no impact. Person-to-person payments will remain free, while specified higher-value merchant transactions will attract MDR. 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