Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for select UPI payments will come into effect from October 15. However, customers will not have to pay the charge directly. Under the new framework, a 0.4% MDR will apply to person to merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. The charge will be paid within the merchant side payment ecosystem and will be capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 or more. For example, a Rs 3,000 UPI payment would attract an MDR of Rs 12, while a Rs 50,000 payment would attract Rs 200. Similarly,…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 07: iQOO has launched the iQOO Z11xa 5G in India. With this, it has expanded its Z11 series with a focus on battery life, performance and durability. The smartphone features a 7,200 mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo chipset and a 50MP Sony primary camera. The iQOO Z11xa 5G is priced at Rs 28,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. With launch offers, the net effective price comes down to Rs 27,499. The phone will go on sale from September 14 at 12 PM via Amazon.in. iQOO.com, select Vivo stores and other retail outlets. The handset…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 07: India’s historic T20I against Japan on September 22 is facing a broadcast scramble. Reportedly, the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) is working to finalise coverage of the first international meeting between the two sides. The match will be played at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture and will form part of celebrations marking 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations. It is also scheduled shortly before the men’s cricket campaign at the Asian Games. According to a report from Cricbuzz, the JCA is in talks with ITW Universe to secure broadcast rights. The match was initially…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 07: Pakistan cricket has come under fresh scrutiny after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) launched an internal disciplinary probe following reports concerning the conduct of players and team officials. PCB spokesperson Amir Mir confirmed the enquiry on Monday, September 7. However, he did not provide the details of the allegations or identify any players involved. Mir said, “The Pakistan Cricket board has initiated an internal disciplinary enquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed.” The inquiry comes after a turbulent Test tour of England, where Pakistan lost the first two matches heavily.…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 07: The Odisha government has asked all districts to develop five to 10 small scale tourism initiatives as part of its plan to expand tourism beyond the state’s established destinations. Chief Secretary Anu Garg issued the directive while chairing a virtual orientation programme for Local Tourism Promotion Councils (LTPCs). This was organised by the Tourism Department under the Odisha Tourism Vision 2036-47. District administrations have been asked to identify and promote new tourist destinations, heritage sites, natural attractions and more homestay opportunities. This is under the “One District, Multiple Tourism Initiatives” approach. Officials have also been directed…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 05: In latest news, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the state government will fill 45,000 vacant teaching posts in schools over the next three years. Majhi made the announcement at a Teachers’ Day programme at Secondary Board High School in Cuttack on Saturday. He spoke about the importance of teachers, education reforms, and the responsibilities of students. During his interaction with students, CM Majhi urged them to reduce their time on social media and focus on their education and careers. He said students should build strong academic skills and contribute to the…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 05: Xiaomi is set to launch its new foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, in China on September 7. The company confirmed the launch date at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The passport style foldable is expected to compete in the premium segment. Leaked details suggest it could be priced below Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Xiaomi 18 Fold could be priced at more than CNY 10,000 (about Rs 1.4 lakh). This would make it more expensive than the previous Mix Fold 4, which starts at CNY 8,999. Xiaomi is also…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 03: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully tested an indigenously developed long range glide bomb, marking another step towards strengthening India’s domestic defence capabilities. The 125-kg Khagantak 243 was designed and developed by Nagpur based startup JSR Dynamics Pvt Ltd. This was in partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) under the Development cum Production Partner model. The weapon was successfully released from a Su-30MKl fighter jet at the Pokhran test range. The glide bomb can reportedly strike targets located 144 to 180 km away when released from an altitude of around 12 km at a…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 31: Odisha is likely to receive heavy rainfall for the next three days as a low pressure area continues to influence weather conditions over the state, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. Heavy rainfall has already affected several parts of Odisha over the past two days. The intensity of rainfall is expected to remain high, particularly in the northern districts. The IMD has issued a red warning for Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Balasore, forecasting very heavy rainfall. Further, an orange warning has been issued for eight districts. These include Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Angul, Deogarh, Sambalpur…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 31: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will launch the state’s mega cooperative membership campaign, “Sambandha,” tomorrow, on September 1. The campaign aims to bring at least one member from every rural household into the cooperative network. CM Majhi will also launch a mobile application for digital registration. The app is expected to make the process transparent and easier for rural residents. For the first time, Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS) and Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPS) will distribute dividends to farmer members. In the first phase, over 3 lakh members of 180 PACS and LAMPS…