Archive · 15 Sep 2026
UPI Charges Scrapped as Global, Sports and Education News Unfolds
The Indian government said people should not pay extra fees for UPI payments of up to Rs 2,000.
The same rule applies to some RuPay debit card payments.
In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the US government over its immigration rules.
A Muslim-majority region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary election after many delays.
More than 80% of voters reportedly took part, but violence killed five people.
Indian cricketer Mukesh Kumar will play for Nottinghamshire in two county matches.
Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Pathirage said three of his javelins were damaged during a flight.
CBSE also began a month-long study-support programme for students in Ladakh.
Banks and payment providers cannot charge extra on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000, with the exemption also covering RuPay debit cards.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani accused the US federal government of a “campaign of violence and terror” against immigrant communities.
Bangsamoro in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections, with turnout above 80% and five deaths reported in election-related violence.
Indian cricketer Mukesh Kumar joined Nottinghamshire for the final two County Championship matches of the 2026 season.
CBSE launched a month-long support programme for Class 10 and 12 students across 10 locations in Ladakh.
- Who
- The Indian Finance Ministry, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Bangsamoro voters and officials, Mukesh Kumar, Rumesh Pathirage, and CBSE are among those featured.
- What
- The headlines cover UPI fee rules, immigration criticism, elections in the southern Philippines, sports developments, oil prices, and an education programme.
- When
- September 16, 2026; Mukesh Kumar's signing is for the final two County Championship matches of the 2026 season.
- Where
- India, New York City, the southern Philippines, Nottinghamshire in England, and Ladakh.
- Why
- The UPI rule is intended to prevent additional charges on qualifying payments; the other developments involve immigration disputes, self-rule, sporting events, energy-supply concerns, and student support.
Critics and Local Authorities
Federal Policy Position
Immigration enforcement
Critics and Local Authorities
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani accused the US federal government of a “campaign of violence and terror” against immigrant communities, while six sanctuary jurisdictions objected to changes in immigration rules.
Federal Policy Position
The article identifies the Trump administration's immigration-rule changes but does not provide its response or justification.
- UPI payment limit
- No additional charges may be imposed on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000.
- Other payment exemption
- The exemption also covers RuPay debit card payments.
- Oil prices
- Brent crude rose 1.77% to $107.55 per barrel, while WTI gained 1.85% to $103.27.
- Philippines election
- Turnout exceeded 80%; five people were killed in election-related violence and more than 20,000 security personnel were deployed.
- Cricket
- Mukesh Kumar has 233 wickets in 60 first-class matches and has played three Tests for India.
- Ladakh education programme
- CBSE's month-long programme covers 10 locations for Class 10 and 12 students.
- Javelin equipment
- Rumesh Pathirage said three specialised javelins were damaged during a flight from Hungary to Sri Lanka.