Saheed Swaraj Foundation

Saheed Swaraj Foundation

[Girish Arora @arorapb]

https://t.co/IcRr2NH4FC @CimGOI @DPIITGoI @SunilSinghiIND @BJP4India @blsanthosh @NitinNabin

[Girish Arora @arorapb]

UPI Remains Free, Small Traders Protected | Girish Arora, National Trade... https://t.co/mAcpg1JWxx via @YouTube @CimGOI @DPIITGoI @SunilSinghiIND @blsanthosh @NitinNabin @BJP4India @AmitShah

[Girish Arora @arorapb]

#UPI remains free for the public and protected for small traders
Clarification on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI (P2M) transactions The first and most important fact is this: the general public will not pay any UPI charge.
UPI will continue to remain free for consumers. There is no fee for sending or receiving money, scanning a QR code, paying at a shop, or using any UPI app. UPI apps cannot levy a platform fee. Merchants cannot pass MDR to customers. The listed price remains the price paid by the buyer.
What stays completely free
• Person-to-Person (P2P) transfers — to family, friends, staff or one’s own accounts — remain free, of any amount.
• Payments to merchants up to ₹2,000 remain free for all merchants.
• Small merchants under the P2PM (Person-to-Person-Merchant) framework, receiving up to ₹1 lakh a month through UPI QR into their own accounts, continue with zero MDR. A single payment above ₹2,000 does not attract MDR if the merchant is in this exempt category.
• There is no monthly cap on the number of free UPI transactions for consumers.
• Recurring UPI Mandates / AutoPay for utilities, subscriptions and similar standing instructions do not carry the prescribed MDR.
• GST registration is not required for a small merchant to get zero-MDR protection.
• Existing QR codes and soundboxes need not be replaced.
Official communication from the Ministry of Finance confirms that Person-to-Person transactions stay free always; payments to merchants up to ₹2,000 stay free for all merchants; the zero-MDR framework for small merchants continues; and about 96% of P2M transactions remain unaffected. MDR applies only to specified merchant transactions above ₹2,000.
What changes — and only for larger commercial acceptance
The framework takes effect from 15 October 2026.
For larger P2M merchants:
• MDR of 0.4% applies only on eligible UPI P2M transactions above ₹2,000.
• For transactions of ₹75,000 and above, MDR is capped at ₹300 per transaction.
• For specified categories such as railways, telecom, insurance, fuel and certain other industry-programmemerchants, a flat ₹5 applies on transactions above ₹2,000, instead of 0.4%.
• Capital-market payments (mutual funds, securities, brokers and dealers) attract a separate concessional rate of 0.02%, capped at ₹300.@HMOIndia @nsitharamanoffc @PiyushGoyal @CimGOI @DPIITGoI @SunilSinghiIND @LG_ANI_DrDinesh @MediaRN_ANI

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

The first tricolour hoisted on Indian soil 🇮🇳

30 Dec 1943 | Sri Vijayapuram | Bharat

Jai Hind, Jayatu Netaji 🇮🇳

[Girish Arora @arorapb]

#JaiHind

[Saheed Swaraj Foundation @FANSANI2]

The first tricolour hoisted on Indian soil 🇮🇳

30 Dec 1943 | Sri Vijayapuram | Bharat

#Jai Hind 🇮🇳
@SarlaSi41005717 @RssIndreshKumar @RSSorg @BJP4India

[SUDHIR @seriousfunnyguy]

If you have not seen this 4 minutes clip of Arnab Goswami, you have not seen anything!

[Girish Arora @arorapb]

It's Finally SOrTeD! AgniKul's Agnibaan Launch Ushers in New Era in Indian Space Tech

AgniKul Cosmos, the space tech startup based in Chennai, has successfully launched its Agnibaan rocket, marking a significant milestone in Indian space tech scene.
Trial by Fire: On May 30, AgniKul successfully launched its first sub-orbital rocket, Agnibaan SOrTeD at 7:15 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
It safely descended into the Bay of Bengal, reaching nearly 6 km into low earth orbit (LEO).
Why It Matters: AgniKul is now the second private Indian company, after Skyroot Aerospace, to send a rocket into space.
AgniKul is also the first Indian space tech startup with its own launchpad and mission control centre, built with ISRO and IN-SPACe’s help.
The launch validated AgniKul’s proprietary tech like autopilot, navigation, and guidance algorithms, setting the stage for future orbital flights.
AgniKul was founded in 2017 by aerospace engineers Srinath Ravichandran, Moin S P M, and IIT Madras professor S R Chakravarthy.
Raised $40 million since its establishment in 2017.
'AgniKul' which translates as "school of fire"is inspired by the Sanskrit word "gurukul" (school).
Cool Tech: Agnibaan is a versatile two-stage rocket capable of hauling up to 100 kg to a 700 km distance in LEO.
Plug-and-Play Rocket: Allows payload integration in just two weeks and can be launched from multiple ports.
3D-printed Agnilet Engine: World’s first fully 3D-printed, single-piece, 6 kN semi-cryogenic engine, tested at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
Reusable Rockets: AgniKul aims to develop reusable launch vehicles, akin to SpaceX’s Falcon 9. However, CEO Ravichandran mentioned they’re perfecting space travel before aiming at reusability.
Potential customers from various industries Earth observation, communications, and even unconventional fields like protein crystallisation — are eyeing Agnibaan’s capabilities.
Company aims to attract clients from India, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America.
What's Next: This successful launch puts AgniKul alongside Skyroot Aerospace as pioneers in private Indian space ventures.
ISRO Chairman S Somanath and IN-SPACe’s Pawan K Goenka are thrilled with this big win for India’s private sector within five years of space sector reforms in 2020.
@isro @PMOIndia @AmitShahOffice @BJP4India

[Girish Arora @arorapb]

Russia Offers Floating Nuclear Plant Technology to India: A Game Changer for Sustainable clean & affordable Energy for #andamannicobarIslands
Akademik Lomonosov is the worlds first mobile small sized NPP that consists of reactor vessel and a floating power unit (FPU) equipped with two KLT-40S reactor system each with 35 MWe capacity @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah @Andaman_Admin @MediaRN_ANI @mnreindia @andamanmp

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[Girish Arora @arorapb]

Modiji undoing the blunders of the economist of 1991 as Commerce Minister.
Massive achievement of Modi govt. This is called true Independence 🇮🇳🇮🇳@narendramodi @HMOIndia @RBI @FinMinIndia @BJP4India @BJP4AnN

[Dr Poonam Arora (Modi Ka Parivar) @DrPoonam_Arora]

My heartfelt tributes to Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar ji on his birth anniversary. #AmbedkarJayanti

[Dr Poonam Arora (Modi Ka Parivar) @DrPoonam_Arora]

My humble tributes to Veer Savarkar ji on his birth anniversary.
These islands will forever remember his & all the other freedom fighters who were imprisoned at Cellular Jail for their valiant spirit and unwavering dedication for our nation's freedom and integrity.

[Dr Poonam Arora (Modi Ka Parivar) @DrPoonam_Arora]

Congratulations #KChellammal (Agriculture – Organic) for #PadmaShriAward
She is an organic Farmer from #SouthAndaman #andamannicobarislands She has successfully developed a 10 acre organic farm @BJP4India @BJP4AnN @blsanthosh @JPNadda @satyakumar_y @PMOIndia

[Dr Poonam Arora (Modi Ka Parivar) @DrPoonam_Arora]

🇮🇳 Happy Republic Day🇮🇳

Today, we celebrate the spirit of unity, diversity, and freedom that defines our great nation. Let's cherish the values that our Constitution upholds and strive towards a brighter & more inclusive future for all.
#RepublicDay #गणतन्त्र_दिवस_2024

[News Algebra @NewsAlgebraIND]

BIG BREAKING NEWS - Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist & recruiter Habibullah alias Bhola Khan alias Khan Baba shot dead by UNKNOWN GUNMEN in Pakistan 🔥🔥

Internet Service is still down across Pakistan. Other Pakistani terrorists in fear ⚡

Bhola Khan was the cousin of Anti India former member of Pak Parliament, Dawar Khan Kundi. Dawar Kundi is in shock due to UNKNOWN MEN 🔥🔥

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

India achieves another milestone.

The first largest indigenous 700 MWe Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 in Gujarat starts operations at full capacity.

Congratulations to our scientists and engineers.

[Dr Poonam Arora (Modi Ka Parivar) @DrPoonam_Arora]

🇮🇳 Proud moment for India! Congratulations to ISRO on this astonishing achievement and the flawless landing of #Chandrayaan3!🚀 🌕 . The dedication and brilliant efforts of all the contributors of the mission will continue to inspire us all forever. 🌠 #Chandrayaan_3 #Ch3 #IndiaOnTheMoon #moonlanding #VikarmLander #SpaceMilestones

@isro @PMOIndia @narendramodi
@MinistryofST

[Dr Poonam Arora (Modi Ka Parivar) @DrPoonam_Arora]

Remembering the brave soul, Sardar Udham Singh ji, on his death anniversary. His relentless pursuit of justice and sacrifice for our freedom will forever inspire generations to come.
Let's honor his memory by continuing to stand up for truth, equality, and peace. #SardarUdhamSingh

[Andaman Nicobar Chamber of Commerce & Industry @AndamanChamber]

The @AndamanChamber delegation paid a visit to #ShriDeveshChandraSrivastva, IPS, the #DGP of @AndamanPolice, extending a warm welcome to him in our islands. Productive discussions were held regarding collaborative initiatives for the upliftment of our society. #BetterTogether

[Dr Poonam Arora (Modi Ka Parivar) @DrPoonam_Arora]

'Lord Hanuman' will be the official mascot of the Asian Athletics Championships starting in Thailand on July 12.