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Ashish Verma

Ashish Verma is an Assistant Editor at India TV News. He heads the editorial shift and primarily covers politics, crime, and global affairs, with a keen focus on geopolitics and diplomacy. With over 12 years of experience in the media industry, he has worked with leading organisations, including Press Trust of India, Microsoft News, and TV9 Network. Ashish is an alumnus of IIMC, New Delhi. He can be reached at ashishverma@indiatvnews.com.

'Roll back UPI tax': Rahul slams Centre over new charge, claims PM Modi has 'surrendered' before US
India | Sep 16, 2026, 04:32 PM IST
Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “surrendering” before Donald Trump, Rahul alleged that the revised UPI policy would burden Indians and benefit the United States.
Pakistan's PNS Hunain suffers damage after collision with Indian Navy ship, returns to port: Sources
World | Sep 16, 2026, 04:03 PM IST
PNS Hunain, a Pakistani Navy Yarmook-class patrol vessel, returned to port after colliding with an Indian Navy warship in the North Arabian Sea on September 15. Sources said the Pakistani vessel sustained substantial damage in the incident.
UPI charges explained: Who pays, who doesn’t and what it means for you | FAQs
India | Sep 16, 2026, 06:59 AM IST
From October 15, a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will apply to UPI payments above Rs 2,000 made to merchants, with the charge capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 or more. The new rule does not mean consumers will be charged for using UPI.

Rajasthan man dies in horrific crash while driving at 196 km/h, live streaming on Facebook | VIDEO
Rajasthan | Sep 15, 2026, 10:48 PM IST
A 41-year-old farmer, Rajaram, died on the spot after his car crashed into a dumper on the Deoli-Tonk highway in Rajasthan's Tonk district. He was reportedly doing a Facebook Live while driving, with footage allegedly showing the car travelling at around 197-198 km/h shortly before the crash.
Dara Singh's plea for release rejected by Odisha govt in Graham Staines murder; all about the case
India | Sep 15, 2026, 09:22 PM IST
Seeking release after more than 24 years of actual imprisonment, Dara Singh argued that he had completed the qualifying period under the state's 2022 policy. However, the State Sentence Review Board (SSRB), which has rejected his plea several times since 2016.
Dumped by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia now turns to Israel for help in fighting Houthis: Report
World | Sep 15, 2026, 08:02 PM IST
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia over the past few weeks, attacking crucial oil pipelines and civilian structures such as mosques near the border with Yemen.

UPI payments above Rs 2,000 to merchants to attract 0.4% fee, remain free for consumers
Business | Sep 15, 2026, 07:59 PM IST
There will be no charges on person-to-person (P2P) UPI transactions, regardless of the amount being transferred, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.
'Gimmicks and hoodwinking attempts': India on Pakistan's bounty of PKR 7 million on Masood Azhar
India | Sep 15, 2026, 05:33 PM IST
India's response comes after Pakistan retained a reward of PKR 7 million on Monday for information leading to the arrest of Masood Azhar, Jaish-e-Mohammed chief wanted for several terror attacks against India.
Kishau Project agreement signed: How the long-delayed Rs 15,000-crore dam will benefit 6 states
India | Sep 15, 2026, 04:34 PM IST
The Rs 15,000-crore project on Tons River, a tributary of the Yamuna, will serve irrigation, hydropower and drinking-water needs and is expected to help increase the flow of water in the Yamuna.

BJP emerges single-largest party, Congress throws in big surprises in Rajasthan local body elections
Rajasthan | Sep 14, 2026, 11:58 PM IST
Congress emerged as the BJP’s main challenger in Rajasthan’s urban local body elections, winning 3,613 wards statewide and securing clear majorities in several key civic bodies.
President Xi, PM Modi reached most important consensus: China reveals big takeaway from BRICS Summit
World | Sep 14, 2026, 10:04 PM IST
Xi said China and India should leverage each other’s strengths, support one another and work together towards shared development. The two leaders also agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity along the border and extend mutual support during their respective BRICS chairmanships.
Gurugram parking attendant arrested for assaulting Kargil War veteran with iron rod
Haryana | Sep 14, 2026, 08:02 PM IST
The incident occurred on September 10 following a parking dispute at Magnum Global Park in Sector 58. According to police and the victim’s complaint, the parking attendant allegedly assaulted Gupta with an iron pipe during the altercation, leaving him seriously injured.

India brought consensus despite global conflicts: Jaishankar on 'successful' BRICS Summit
India | Sep 14, 2026, 07:27 PM IST
Jaishankar said the summit took place amid a “very polarised world” marked by two major conflicts, deep divisions and competing interests. Despite these challenges, he said India was able to build consensus among the participating countries.
Gurugram woman biker chased and hit by car speaks out: 'Will be filing FIR this evening'
Haryana | Sep 14, 2026, 05:27 PM IST
The woman biker has alleged that the driver was driving aggressively and that the occupants appeared to be drunk. The collision threw her onto the road, while her superbike skidded across the asphalt.
Pakistan hikes bounty on Jaish chief Masood Azhar to PKR 70 lakh in bid to avoid FATF grey list
World | Sep 14, 2026, 04:36 PM IST
Despite Pakistan's repeated claims since 2021 that Azhar is hiding in Afghanistan, technical analysis by Indian intelligence agencies over the past six months has indicated that he is currently hiding in Nawabshah, Sindh province, Pakistan.

Trump claims Iran war nearing end, makes bold prediction on oil prices: 'Will come tumbling down'
World | Sep 12, 2026, 10:23 PM IST
Speaking to reporters during a visit to Ireland, Trump predicted that the Iran war will end right after the US midterm elections in November, following which oil prices will sharply fall.
The Global South Explained: Who it is, what it wants and why it matters
World | Sep 13, 2026, 06:53 AM IST
The Global South broadly refers to developing and emerging countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It is not a geographical category but reflects shared challenges linked to development, wealth, historical experiences and limited influence in global institutions.
Decoding the Delhi Declaration: Global South at core, what BRICS wants and how it plans to get there
Explainers | Sep 12, 2026, 07:55 PM IST
With the New Delhi Declaration, BRICS is not creating a new world order all of a sudden, but rather it is gradually building more economic, financial, technological and political room for countries outside the traditional centres of power.
BRICS beyond Dollar: How India is leading the bloc into avenues of AI, digital payment, quantum tech
Explainers | Sep 12, 2026, 06:36 PM IST
Under India’s chairship, BRICS is seeking to deepen cooperation in digital payments, artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, quantum technology, semiconductors, startups and other emerging technologies.
Pahalgam attack condemned, UNSC reform, unilateral tariffs: What BRICS Delhi Declaration talks about
India | Sep 12, 2026, 05:13 PM IST
The Delhi Declaration calls for greater reform of global governance, including changes to the UN Security Council. China and Russia reiterated support for India and Brazil to play a greater role in the Council, while the grouping backed efforts to address the underrepresentation of African nations.