India News Today 29 September 2026: UPI, National & Education News
National Current Affairs 29 September 2026: India News Today, UPI & National News brings detailed, exam-focused news coverage for 29 September 2026. Each article explains the development in context and includes an Exam Fact for quick revision.
Published: 29 September 2026 · Latest India News & Current Affairs
1. Supreme Court Declines to Stay UPI Merchant Discount Rate Decision
The Supreme Court has declined to stay the Centre's decision concerning a Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions above ₹2,000. The development keeps attention on the economics of digital payments and how payment-system costs are handled among banks, payment providers and merchants.
Exam Fact: UPI stands for Unified Payments Interface.
2. Three-Day Bank Strike Begins Amid Service Disruption Concerns
Bank employees' unions have called a three-day strike beginning September 28. The action is expected to affect branch-level banking operations, while the impact can vary by bank and service channel. The issue is relevant to industrial relations and banking-sector operations.
Exam Fact: Industrial action can affect physical banking services even when many digital services remain available.
3. Maharashtra Food Safety Action Suspends Licences of Several Establishments
Maharashtra food-safety authorities have suspended licences or registration certificates of multiple establishments and seized stock during enforcement activity. The action highlights the regulatory role of food-safety authorities in consumer protection and compliance.
Exam Fact: FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
4. India Discusses Defence Technology, AI and Future Warfare
Defence discussions in New Delhi have focused on artificial intelligence, advanced aircraft, autonomous systems and other technologies shaping future warfare. The discussion also highlights indigenous research, defence manufacturing and technology partnerships.
Exam Fact: AI means Artificial Intelligence.
5. India-France Space Cooperation Enters a New Phase
India and France are expanding their long-standing space partnership with emphasis on human spaceflight, start-ups and the new space ecosystem. The cooperation builds on decades of collaboration including work associated with Gaganyaan and joint satellite missions.
Exam Fact: India's human-spaceflight programme is called Gaganyaan.
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Quick Revision: 29 September 2026
- 1. Supreme Court Declines to Stay UPI Merchant Discount Rate Decision
- 2. Three-Day Bank Strike Begins Amid Service Disruption Concerns
- 3. Maharashtra Food Safety Action Suspends Licences of Several Establishments
- 4. India Discusses Defence Technology, AI and Future Warfare
- 5. India-France Space Cooperation Enters a New Phase
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