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UPI downtime and failed payments: Role of congestion and resilience.

India, April 25 -- India's digital payments ecosystem has expanded rapidly, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) becoming central to everyday transactions. Operated by the National Payments Corpo... Read More


The 'Maya magic' of Tadoba's enigmatic queen: Inside the life of a tigress who became an icon

India, April 25 -- If Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is a kingdom, Maya was its undisputed, long-reigning Empress. In Maya: The Biography of a Tiger, Anant Sonawane, journalist turned communications off... Read More


Edge of survival

India, April 25 -- For Anitha K (name changed) of Chennai, the Michaung cyclone in December 2023, brought no surprises. Previous storms in 2015, 2017 and 2021 taught her to store ration, power banks a... Read More


NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of death of 14 workers in Chhattisgarh

India, April 25 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that at least 14 workers died and 20 others were injured due to a boiler tube explosion ... Read More


Are your apps spying? Check permissions now.

India, April 25 -- Smartphone apps have become central to everyday life, but the convenience they offer often comes with trade-offs around privacy. Most apps request access to parts of your device suc... Read More


Thai Airways rules out permanent route cuts

Dhaka, April 25 -- Thai Airways International has confirmed it is not permanently cancelling any flight routes despite recent schedule reductions affecting more than 46 services in May. Speaking at T... Read More


Air Canada receives first Airbus A321XLR

Dhaka, April 25 -- Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg, marking a significant milestone in the Canadian carrier's fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft, registered C-GX... Read More


Manipal Hospitals hosts orthopedic, robotic surgery awareness program in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 25 -- Indian hospital network Manipal Hospitals, in collaboration with its partner in Bangladesh, Rhythm Group, hosted a health awareness program titled "Recent Advances in Orthopedics an... Read More


Man uses refundable ticket to access airport lounge 300 times

Dhaka, April 25 -- A curious travel incident from China has drawn widespread attention online after reports claimed that a man repeatedly accessed an airport VIP lounge using a single first-class tick... Read More


Montra Electric Introduces New Eviator Variant For Urban And Inter-City Logistics

Mumbai, April 25 -- Montra Electric, the EV arm of the Murugappa Group, has expanded its electric small commercial vehicle (eSCV) portfolio with the launch of two new variants of the Eviator. The com... Read More