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The Association of People with Disability (APD) has launched ‘AS i AM’, a national photography and videography movement aimed at changing the way people with disabilities are represented in India’s visual culture. The initiative invites photographers, videographers and visual storytellers to document the everyday, diverse and authentic experiences of people with disabilities, seeking to create a permanent visual repository. APD said people with disabilities remain largely underrepresented in mainstream media and advertising, where portrayals often focus on pity or inspiration. Submissions for the challenge will remain open until midnight on October 31, 2026, with winners to be announced on December…

Marking a major shift after nearly six years of fully free digital settlements, the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday strongly backed the introduction of a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on merchant-bound UPI transfers exceeding Rs 2,000, calling it an essential catalyst for the enduring sustainability of India's digital payments infrastructure. The central bank highlighted through social media channels that this economic adjustment will allow the UPI framework to continually expand, innovate, and reliably serve a vast consumer and commercial base across the country. Addressing public concerns, the finance ministry released an official statement alongside an NPCI…

Tata Motors showcased its next-generation aggregates portfolio at Bauma CONEXPO India 2026 in Mumbai on September 15, highlighting solutions for construction, material handling, industrial applications and logistics. The company displayed CPCB IV+ compliant gensets ranging from 10 kVA to 125 kVA, industrial engines from 0.7-litre to 3.3-litre and the HR 210 Live Axle, described as India’s first hub reduction axle with high localised content. The genset engine range includes a 0.7-litre two-cylinder engine for 10-15 kVA applications and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine for 20-35 kVA applications. The industrial engine portfolio features the 497 Naturally A, 497 TC and 3.3-litre TC…

Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) has facilitated its first tokenised corporate bond issuance through its Electronic Bond Platform (MSE EBP) as part of SEBI’s “Demat 2.0” pilot, aimed at exploring the tokenisation of corporate bonds under the regulator’s Regulatory Sandbox framework. The issuance was undertaken by IIFL Finance Ltd., with Trust Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd. acting as the arranger. Under the pilot, corporate bonds are issued natively on a distributed ledger, while ownership records continue to be maintained with statutory depositories and settlement is carried out using Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) within the existing regulated market infrastructure. SEBI…

Xiaomi India has launched the REDMI Note 17 Pro Series, comprising the REDMI Note 17 Pro and REDMI Note 17 Pro Max, targeting consumers seeking higher battery endurance, durability, imaging and performance in the mid-range smartphone segment.The REDMI Note 17 Pro Max features a 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W Xiaomi Hyper Charge, while the Pro packs a 9,000mAh battery with 67W Hyper Charge. Both models support wired reverse charging and come with their respective charging adapters in the box. The smartphones also carry SGS and TÜV Double Five-Star Quality Certifications, Corning Gorilla Victus 2 protection and IP66, IP68, IP69 and…

SBI General Insurance has launched a flood relief and recovery initiative in Assam in partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation and Ayang Trust, supporting affected families with hot meals and essential relief supplies. The Akshaya Patra Foundation has facilitated the distribution of fresh, hygienic and nutritious hot meals in Jorhat district, providing immediate food assistance to flood-affected families, including vulnerable groups such as children, women, elderly people, farmers and daily-wage earners. Meanwhile, in collaboration with Ayang Trust, SBI General Insurance is supporting the distribution of relief kits to 1,000 households across Jorhat, Sivasagar and Charaideo. The distribution will cover 300…