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Amazon Pay India CEO Vikas Bansal Highlights Credit as Next Big Frontier

Vikas Bansal, CEO of Amazon Pay India, stated that credit is the company's next major focus. Amazon Pay aims to make payments more convenient and trusted by introducing biometric authentication like face scans as OTP. They are also developing a smart wallet that recommends the best payment instruments to maximize savings. The company plans to deepen credit penetration for consumers and small businesses while expanding financial services.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Deadly Houthi Attack Closes Riyadh Airport, US Considers Retaliation

A Houthi attack on Riyadh International Airport killed at least 12 people, including Saudi and American nationals, and injured over 300. The airport will remain closed until next Saturday. The Houthis warned of targeting all Saudi airports except Mecca and Medina in response to Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa. The US is evaluating retaliatory options. Yemen's Presidential Council launched 'Operation Dawn of Yemen' amid ongoing conflict.

Deccan Herald··Riyadh

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Joe Root Chases Sachin Tendulkar's Record in Cricket

Joe Root is close to surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of over 15,000 international runs, needing 1,644 more to do so. Root, younger than Tendulkar at the 14,000-run milestone, may break the record before turning 37. This pursuit highlights the longevity and greatness of both players, reflecting skill, fitness, consistency, and motivation in international cricket.

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Keshav Suri on Hospitality, Inclusion, and Privilege

Keshav Suri, Executive Director of The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group, discusses hospitality, inclusion, and the use of privilege. He highlights his experiences at The LaLiT Goa and Srinagar, noting the local staff presence and personalized service, such as arranging children's meals and amenities. Suri emphasizes real change through inclusive practices in the hospitality industry.

HT Health·

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Justice Kurian Joseph Warns Democracy at Risk Without Public Protest

Former Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph warned that public trust in India's constitutional institutions is deeply eroded. Speaking at a Kerala constitutional convention, he said when Parliament and courts fail their duties, citizens must peacefully protest to defend democracy. Citing Dr Ram Manohar Lohia, Joseph stressed that public demonstrations reflect a crisis of institutional trust, not mere political conflict.

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Morari Bapu Demands Anti-Cow Slaughter Law in Hampi, Karnataka

Morari Bapu, a spiritual storyteller, demanded the enactment of an anti-cow slaughter law during his discourse in Hampi, Karnataka. He recalled an incident when saints demanding such a law were fired upon in Parliament during Gulzarilal Nanda's tenure as Home Minister. Bapu emphasized completing this unfinished task now and highlighted the symbolic significance of the cow's four parts representing Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.

Amar Ujala··Hampi

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