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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace 15 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

New York National Guard Opens $3.5 Million Housing Facility at Camp Smith

Army Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, New York’s adjutant general, has opened a $3.5 million modern housing facility at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor, underscoring a continued investment in readiness infrastructure for senior enlisted leaders and officers. The project is designed to improve lodging standards for personnel training at the post while reinforcing the state force’s long-term support structure.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace11 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

New York National Guard Opens $3.5 Million Housing Facility at Camp Smith

Army Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, has opened a new $3.5 million housing facility at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor, underscoring the state Guard’s investment in readiness and personnel support. The modern lodging is designed for senior enlisted leaders and officers training at the post, improving on-site accommodation for those attending extended military instruction.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 05:37 PM IST

Indonesian Teacher Jailed Again After BBC Probe Exposed Secret Parole Release

An Indonesian court has ordered the return to prison of Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani, a teacher convicted of sexually abusing a pupil, after a BBC investigation revealed he had been quietly released on parole in 2025. The case has intensified scrutiny of Indonesia’s handling of sexual violence convictions, parole oversight, and the protection of survivors in a system critics say still too often shields offenders from accountability.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (11:46 PM IST)

NPCI Says GST on UPI MDR Will Not Burden Small Merchants as Most Payments Stay Exempt

The National Payments Corporation of India has said the goods and services tax applied to the merchant discount rate on UPI transactions will not materially burden small merchants, arguing that the structure already shields the vast majority of low-value payments. NPCI noted that transactions below Rs 2,000 attract zero MDR and therefore no GST, while merchants can offset any GST paid on MDR against their tax liability.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (05:29 AM IST)

NPCI Says GST on UPI MDR Won’t Hit Small Merchants as Zero-Fee Threshold Holds

The National Payments Corporation of India has said the application of GST on UPI merchant discount rate will not burden small merchants, arguing that the structure already shields most low-value digital payments from charges. It said transactions below Rs 2,000 attract zero MDR and therefore no GST, while merchants can offset any GST paid on MDR against their tax liability.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (10:55 PM IST)

Real-Time Heat Shield Tests Point to Faster, Safer Spacecraft Design

Researchers are using real-time imaging to watch spacecraft heat shields endure extreme temperatures, offering a clearer view of how protective materials behave under punishing re-entry-like conditions. The work could accelerate the development of lighter, more reliable thermal protection systems with implications for spaceflight, advanced materials, and high-temperature engineering.

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