Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is essentially a fee that a merchant incurs when accepting payments for goods or services through credit or debit cards. It is important to note that person-to-person transactions will continue to be free with no MDR applicable.
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field against Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India won the opening T20I by seven wickets and currently lead the three-match series 1-0. India made one change to their playing XI, with Bishn...
China's new home prices declined again in August, continuing a prolonged property downturn. Major cities showed signs of stabilization, while smaller markets still faced price drops. Government measures aim to boost buyer confidence and developer funding models. Property sales an...
In a surprising turn of events, Stockbridge's youngest mayor, Jayden Williams, was ousted following a misconduct hearing. The city council uncovered serious concerns surrounding his management of resources and city property. Facing claims of financial impropriety, Williams defend...
A DeepSeek engineer shares his personal feelings about creating advanced AI. He acknowledges AI's rapid progress in his own field of operator design. The engineer expresses pride in his work while anticipating AI surpassing it soon. He discusses the necessity of adapting to AI's ...
The MDR will be effective from October 15, 2026. . This timeline gives acquiring banks, payment aggregators, fintech applications, and corporate accounting platforms adequate lead time to update their software engines and billing systems.
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has expressed strong criticism towards tech leaders who minimize the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. He contends that their corporate narratives have misled the public regarding the risks associated with machine learning. Echoing ...
The district education department has refuted a claim about school closures in Gautam Buddh Nagar. CJP's Saurav Das spokesperson had alleged immediate closure of all government schools after an inspection. However, the District Basic Education Officer stated no such order was iss...
Launched in 2013, purpose-designed artificial reefs were deployed along Western Australia's coast, leading to a remarkable transformation of the seafloor. In a span of three years, fish species surged from a mere dozen to an impressive sixty. These artificial structures not only ...
A large Adirondack Park property, planned for extensive residential development, is now headed for a public foreclosure auction. This project, which promised hundreds of homes and a ski resort, faced significant legal challenges. After years of litigation and mortgage defaults, t...
China's new exit and entry rules took effect on September 15, giving Beijing legal power to stop citizens from leaving over export control or technology security violations. Exit bans run from six months to three years. The trigger is visible in the Meta-Manus case, where a block...
Matthew McConaughey has made the thoughtful decision to restrict his son Levi's access to social media until he's fifteen. He strongly believes in allowing children, including his ten-year-old daughter who will also forgo a phone, to cultivate their own identity before engaging o...
Arizona's Apache trout has seen a stunning recovery from the brink of extinction, largely due to the proactive conservation efforts spearheaded by the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Officially taken off the list of federally protected species in September 2024, this fish now thrive...
Birds have evolved unique adaptations that allow them to sleep safely on tree branches. Special tendon and leg structures automatically secure their feet when their legs bend, which maintains balance even in slightly moving branches. Some birds also utilize their foot shape and b...
