Merchants crack QR code to secure loans from NBFCs

Non-banking finance companies (NBFC) such as Aditya Birla Finance (ABFL), L&T Finance, Poonawala Fincorp, and SMFG India Credit are among those extending credit to small businesses, harnessing the technology backbone offered by payment firms such as BharatPe, Paytm and PhonePe.

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Alabama bill seeks equal signing day recognition for military recruits and trade school students in public schools

An Alabama lawmaker has introduced HB 75 to require public high schools that hold athletic signing days to also recognise students committing to military service and trade schools. Sponsored by Rep. Chad Robertson, the proposal aims to give equal visibility to non-athletic career pathways. The bill includes accommodation requirements for schools and follows a similar measure that passed the House previously but stalled in the Senate.

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More US colleges push state-funded stipends to help students afford summer internships in high-demand industries

US colleges are expanding state-funded stipend programmes to help students afford summer internships, with South Carolina public universities leading the effort. Following success at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, Coastal Carolina University and Lander University are seeking new state allocations to pay students directly. The initiatives aim to remove financial barriers, boost participation in high-demand industries, and strengthen workforce development across the state.

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Rise of microcompanionship: Social media 2.0 is changing the conversation

India’s creator economy is branching out beyond short videos and livestreams, quietly building a parallel income stream around paid conversations, voice chats, and virtual gifting — especially in smaller towns. A new crop of “micro-companionship” apps is gaining traction by monetising one-on-one and small-group interactions rather than mass reach.

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Apple's Tim Cook doubles Nike stake, endorses CEO Hill's turnaround push

As of December 22, Tim Cook held about 105,000 shares, according to the filing released on Tuesday.

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New Jersey set to limit cellphone use in public schools as lawmakers pass bill to curb classroom distractions

New Jersey is poised to restrict cellphone use in public schools as both the state Senate and General Assembly passed a bill. The legislation, awaiting Governor Phil Murphy's signature, directs the Department of Education to create guidelines for districts to manage device policies, aiming to improve student focus and reduce cyberbullying.

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Investigation opens after allegations of student confinement in wooden “timeout” boxes at upstate New York schools

Upstate New York's Salmon River Central School District is under investigation after allegations surfaced of elementary students, including those with disabilities, being confined in wooden "timeout" boxes. Three officials are on leave as the state probes the matter. Parents express disbelief at official assurances, with some recalling painful historical parallels. Governor Hochul deemed the claims "unacceptable."

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