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.
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 defended himself by pointing to insufficient training. Now, Stockbridge is preparing for a special election to choose a
An IndiGo flight from Agartala to Delhi diverted to Lucknow after a smoke warning. The aircraft landed safely with all 103 passengers and six crew members unharmed. Airport emergency teams were deployed as a precautionary measure following the alert. This incident follows a similar diversion of an Air India Express flight days earlier. Both aircraft
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, has opened up about the retirement rumors and has cleared the air on it in the new season.
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 enrich marine biodiversity but also provide excellent recreational fishing sites, exemplifying the project’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.
Generative AI use in classrooms shows varied effects on student performance. Homework scores increased significantly while completion times decreased substantially. However, closed-book exam scores declined, especially for students heavily relying on AI. PISA 2025 data suggests AI as a learning support, not a task substitute, is key. The challenge lies in redesigning assignments to foster
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 issued. Council schools in the district are functioning as per the established timetable. This
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, the land’s ownership became entangled in foreclosure proceedings. An investor is owed millions, and the
