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Sunrate and TourMind Partner to Enhance Payment Capabilities for the Global Travel Industry

Sai Krishna
21 Oct 2026
SINGAPORE , Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunrate, the global payment and treasury management platform, today announced a strategic partnership with TourMind, an AI-powered global travel transaction infrastructure platform, at ITB Asia 2026. Through the collaboration, the two companies will integrate Sunrate's payment capabilities into TourMind's technology ecosystem, helping travel businesses streamline payment operations and support their growth across international...
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Child Care Aware of Missouri Hires Employer Engagement Liaison

Neel Achary
21 Oct 2026
Kim Voelker brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to the nonprofit’s Child Care Works program. (St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 21, 2026) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) has hired Kim Voelker as Employer Engagement Liaison for the Child Care Works (CCW) program. In this role, Voelker will lead market development and employer engagement efforts for growing the employer-sponsored...
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Aduna and Major U.S. Carriers Expand Network API Portfolio to Help Businesses Combat Fraud

Sai Krishna
20 Oct 2026
PLANO, Texas , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aduna, a leading global aggregator of standardised network APIs, today announced three powerful fraud prevention APIs across the United States: Know Your Customer, Device Swap, and Call Forward Detection, targeted for availability in Q4 . Delivered in collaboration with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, the new APIs provide businesses with direct access to...
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Historic Milestone for Ladakh: First Medical College Set to Open in 2027-28

Abani Sahu
20 Oct 2026
Leh, Oct 20: Ladakh is set to get its first medical college in Leh in the academic year 2027-28, following approval from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena announced on Tuesday. Another historic milestone for Ladakh! Ladakh’s first medical college in Leh is all set to become a reality, with the Union Ministry of...
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India-US Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, Marco Rubio Says Announcement Expected Soon

Abani Sahu
20 Oct 2026
Mumbai, Oct 20: India and the United States are close to finalising a proposed trade agreement, with only a few outstanding issues remaining before the deal can be concluded, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists in Mumbai, Rubio expressed optimism that the two countries could announce progress on the agreement shortly, followed by its...
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India, UAE and US Discuss Energy Security, Trade and Connectivity at Mumbai Trilateral Meeting

Abani Sahu
20 Oct 2026
Mumbai, Oct 20: India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States held a trilateral meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday, focusing on energy security, trade, technology, regional connectivity and broader geopolitical developments. Held a trilateral meeting with DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed and US @SecRubio. A useful exchange of perspectives on energy, connectivity and contemporary developments. 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 🇺🇸...
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Air India Express Flight Suffers Bird Strike, Lands Safely in Bengaluru; All 148 Onboard Safe

Abani Sahu
20 Oct 2026
Bengaluru, Oct 20: An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru suffered a bird strike on Tuesday but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport, with all 148 passengers and crew members reported safe.   Representational Image  The flight, IX2065, completed its journey despite the incident and was subsequently moved to a parking stand for further inspection. Ground engineers and...
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CATL Unveils Dual-Electric Range Extension Battery to Accelerate Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Adoption

Sai Krishna
20 Oct 2026
BEIJING , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CATL today unveiled the innovative dual-electric range extension battery and the latest generation of heavy-duty battery-swapping solution to accelerate the electrification of road freight transportation. Competition in electric heavy-duty trucking is moving beyond technical specifications toward full-lifecycle value. While battery swapping has made energy replenishment faster and more predictable, concerns about battery utilization,...
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