Rediff Live Updates: West Bengal Bypoll Turmoil and UPI MDR Fee Controversy
Rediff live updates track West Bengal's by-poll chaos in Nandigram and Rejinagar, alongside a heated debate over a proposed 0.4% UPI MDR fee effective October 15, 2026.
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Rediff live updates track West Bengal's by-poll chaos in Nandigram and Rejinagar, alongside a heated debate over a proposed 0.4% UPI MDR fee effective October 15, 2026.
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