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Power Banks Can No More Be Used On Flights. Check New Aviation Safety Rules
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said that power banks and spare batteries will be allowed only in hand luggage and cannot be stored in overhead compartments.
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Systemic Lapses In Blood Bank Regulations Lead To HIV Infections Among Thalassaemic Children In India
The recent spread of the AIDS causing virus to thalassaemic children due to blood transfusion lapses needs reforms and regulations.
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RBI Imposes Rs 91 Lakh Fine On HDFC Bank For Violations Including KYC Lapses
A penalty of Rs 91 lakh has been imposed on HDFC Bank for violating certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.
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Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Granted Hong Kong Licence to Serve Institutions
Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has received approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission to offer institutional digital asset trading and custody through its AMINA Hong Kong subsidiary. The licence allows the bank to support around 13 cryptocurrencies and marks a notable step in the city’s strategy to expand regulated access for...
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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French Lawmakers to Review Proposal to Ban CBDC, Support Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Oversight
France’s lawmakers are set to debate a motion that seeks to block the European Central Bank’s digital euro proposal and create a national Bitcoin reserve. The initiative, led by Éric Ciotti and UDR members, aims to safeguard privacy, encourage euro-pegged stablecoins, and tighten oversight under MiCA regulations.
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Coinbase Partners Citi to Boost Stablecoin Adoption Amidst Growing Institutional Interest
Coinbase has joined forces with Wall Street major Citi to improve the functionality and efficiency of stablecoin transactions. The partnership focuses on easing conversions between fiat and digital currencies while enhancing cross-border payment systems. Citi’s involvement highlights a growing institutional push towards blockchain-based finance, ...
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Will Power Banks Be Banned On Indian Flights? Stricter Rules Being Discussed
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering a potential nationwide ban or stricter regulations on the use of power banks aboard aircraft, following a recent in-flight fire incident aboard an IndiGo flight in Delhi this week.
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RBI to Introduce Pilot for Deposit Tokenisation Using CBDC Layer: Report
The Reserve Bank of India is set to begin a pilot for deposit tokenisation, leveraging the wholesale CBDC as its base. The initiative will test blockchain-based deposits for improved speed, security, and transparency in regulated financial markets. Officials also plan to explore tokenising money market instruments, including commercial papers, as p...
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OKX Faces EUR 2.25 Million Fine By Dutch National Bank for Operating Without Registration
The Dutch National Bank fined OKX EUR 2.25 million (roughly Rs. 21.9 crore) for operating without proper registration between 2023 and 2024. The penalty comes under the country’s AML rules, which apply to all crypto firms regardless of size. OKX joins exchanges like Crypto.com and Kraken in facing sanctions. With MiCA now in full effect across th...
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Bill To Ban Online Games Played With Money Passed In Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a legislation to ban online games played with money as it looks to check rising instances of addiction, money laundering and financial fraud through such applications.
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SEBI Bans DHFL's Kapil Wadhawan, 5 Others From Securities Market For 5 Years
Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday barred Dewan Housing Finance Ltd's former CMD Kapil Wadhawan, ex-director Dheeraj Wadhawan, and four others from the securities markets for up to five years for committing financial irregularities, diverting funds, a
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"Do Homework": Court Warns Petitioner Not To File Litigation After Reading Newspapers
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday cautioned a petitioner against reading news reports and filing litigation and asked him to "do homework first".
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UIDAI Updates List of Valid Documents for Aadhaar Enrollment and Updation: How to Update Aadhaar Card Online
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released an updated list of documents which are accepted for enrollment of Aadhaar, under the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, and have come into effect July 2. To begin with, any document that has been uploaded as address proof, such as a voter ID or bank pas...
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In A First, Flipkart Secures Approval For Direct Lending In India: Report
Walmart's Flipkart has secured a lending licence from the Indian central bank and banking regulator, enabling it to offer loans directly to customers and sellers on its platform, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and a source.
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Power Banks Can No More Be Used On Flights. Check New Aviation Safety Rules
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said that power banks and spare batteries will be allowed only in hand luggage and cannot be stored in overhead compartments.
-
Systemic Lapses In Blood Bank Regulations Lead To HIV Infections Among Thalassaemic Children In India
The recent spread of the AIDS causing virus to thalassaemic children due to blood transfusion lapses needs reforms and regulations.
-
RBI Imposes Rs 91 Lakh Fine On HDFC Bank For Violations Including KYC Lapses
A penalty of Rs 91 lakh has been imposed on HDFC Bank for violating certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.
-
Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Granted Hong Kong Licence to Serve Institutions
Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has received approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission to offer institutional digital asset trading and custody through its AMINA Hong Kong subsidiary. The licence allows the bank to support around 13 cryptocurrencies and marks a notable step in the city’s strategy to expand regulated access for...
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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French Lawmakers to Review Proposal to Ban CBDC, Support Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Oversight
France’s lawmakers are set to debate a motion that seeks to block the European Central Bank’s digital euro proposal and create a national Bitcoin reserve. The initiative, led by Éric Ciotti and UDR members, aims to safeguard privacy, encourage euro-pegged stablecoins, and tighten oversight under MiCA regulations.
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Coinbase Partners Citi to Boost Stablecoin Adoption Amidst Growing Institutional Interest
Coinbase has joined forces with Wall Street major Citi to improve the functionality and efficiency of stablecoin transactions. The partnership focuses on easing conversions between fiat and digital currencies while enhancing cross-border payment systems. Citi’s involvement highlights a growing institutional push towards blockchain-based finance, ...
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Will Power Banks Be Banned On Indian Flights? Stricter Rules Being Discussed
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering a potential nationwide ban or stricter regulations on the use of power banks aboard aircraft, following a recent in-flight fire incident aboard an IndiGo flight in Delhi this week.
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RBI to Introduce Pilot for Deposit Tokenisation Using CBDC Layer: Report
The Reserve Bank of India is set to begin a pilot for deposit tokenisation, leveraging the wholesale CBDC as its base. The initiative will test blockchain-based deposits for improved speed, security, and transparency in regulated financial markets. Officials also plan to explore tokenising money market instruments, including commercial papers, as p...
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OKX Faces EUR 2.25 Million Fine By Dutch National Bank for Operating Without Registration
The Dutch National Bank fined OKX EUR 2.25 million (roughly Rs. 21.9 crore) for operating without proper registration between 2023 and 2024. The penalty comes under the country’s AML rules, which apply to all crypto firms regardless of size. OKX joins exchanges like Crypto.com and Kraken in facing sanctions. With MiCA now in full effect across th...
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Bill To Ban Online Games Played With Money Passed In Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a legislation to ban online games played with money as it looks to check rising instances of addiction, money laundering and financial fraud through such applications.
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SEBI Bans DHFL's Kapil Wadhawan, 5 Others From Securities Market For 5 Years
Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday barred Dewan Housing Finance Ltd's former CMD Kapil Wadhawan, ex-director Dheeraj Wadhawan, and four others from the securities markets for up to five years for committing financial irregularities, diverting funds, a
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"Do Homework": Court Warns Petitioner Not To File Litigation After Reading Newspapers
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday cautioned a petitioner against reading news reports and filing litigation and asked him to "do homework first".
-
UIDAI Updates List of Valid Documents for Aadhaar Enrollment and Updation: How to Update Aadhaar Card Online
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released an updated list of documents which are accepted for enrollment of Aadhaar, under the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, and have come into effect July 2. To begin with, any document that has been uploaded as address proof, such as a voter ID or bank pas...
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In A First, Flipkart Secures Approval For Direct Lending In India: Report
Walmart's Flipkart has secured a lending licence from the Indian central bank and banking regulator, enabling it to offer loans directly to customers and sellers on its platform, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and a source.
