The Supreme Court is set to consider a petition on Monday that contests the Indian government’s decision to implement a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. This framework, which introduces a 0.4 per cent fee on merchant payments, marks the end of nearly six years without fees for UPI transactions. The new charge will come into effect on October...

From an ordinary worker to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra the journey of Shri Eknath Shinde Ji is nothing short of extraordinary. In this exclusive podcast with The CSR Journal’s Editor-in-Chief Mr. Amit Upadhyay, he opens up about struggle, leadership, development, public service, and the vision he holds for Maharashtra. A conversation filled with simplicity, honesty, and real experiences from the ground.