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ECONOMY

PayU launches India’s first RBI-compliant accessible payments checkout for visually impaired users

The Accessible Payments Checkout features full screen-reader optimisation, adaptive user profiles, visual inclusivity modes and text resizing.

Technology

Mahindra University launches India’s second HackerFab to build semiconductor talent

With the new HackerFab, Mahindra University seeks to bring semiconductor design, fabrication and research closer together.

Asia

India warns border situation will shape ties with China amid fresh Arunachal tensions

The latest developments come as New Delhi and Beijing seek to stabilise ties following years of tensions after the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.

World

Iran defies Trump, says Strait of Hormuz remains blocked amid rising US tensions

The latest developments come as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran appear stalled.

AUTOMOBILE

Mercedes-Benz unveils new customer-centric services in India

The company has been expanding its focus on digitalisation, personalised services and convenient after-sales solutions to make interactions with customers more efficient.

TELECOM

SABESP, Vivo and IDEMIA launch world’s largest IoT smart water management project in Brazil

Vivo will provide its connectivity and network capabilities, while IDEMIA Secure Transactions will deploy secure and scalable eSIM IoT technology to support the connected meter network.

Spotlight

Vantara expands elephant welfare outreach across India and globally on World Elephant Day

These efforts are aimed at providing timely veterinary assistance to injured elephants while also promoting sustainable coexistence between communities and elephants.

Opinion

ASIA

India warns border situation will shape ties with China amid fresh Arunachal tensions

The latest developments come as New Delhi and Beijing seek to stabilise ties following years of tensions after the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.

Bangladesh moves to secure EU trade deal, RCEP membership

According to reports, formal discussions with the EU are expected to begin next month.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign trilateral defence pact

Makkah Joint Defence Agreement contains a key provision under which an armed attack against any one of the three signatories will be regarded as an attack against all three.

Taiwan rehearses defence of key bridge amid rising China tensions

China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has repeatedly refused to rule out the use of force to bring the island under its control.

Sheikh Hasina announces plans to return to Bangladesh

Although details regarding the timing of her return and her immediate political plans have not been disclosed, the announcement has generated widespread attention among political observers and supporters.