Explainers

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India Waives MDR for UPI Under ₹2,000: A Game-Changer for Digital Payments and Small Businesses

The Indian government has officially removed the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI and RuPay debit card transactions below ₹2,000, effective January 1, 2020. This significant policy aims to accelerate digital payment adoption across India, making small-value transactions free for merchants and co

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India's EV Remote Shutdowns Unmask Alarming Connected Device Security Gaps

Recent incidents of Electric Vehicles being remotely disabled by manufacturers or financers in India highlight a critical, broader security vulnerability across the nation's burgeoning connected device ecosystem, from smart homes to critical infrastructure. This exposes a significant gap in data pri