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No FASTag While Driving On National Highway? Pay Double In Cash Or 1.25 Times Via UPI
If the toll charge for a vehicle is Rs 100 through FASTag, a driver will now pay Rs 125 when using UPI and Rs 200 when paying in cash.
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Income Tax Department Said to Target Over 400 Wealthy Binance Traders in Major Tax Evasion Crackdown
The tax authorities have launched an extensive investigation into over 400 wealthy Binance users for possible tax evasion between 2022 and 2025. Officials are examining peer-to-peer trades and payments via banks, Google Pay, and cash. Binance’s re-entry in 2024, following a $2.25 million (Rs. 20 crore) fine and registration with the FIU, has give...
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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
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PM SVANidhi Scheme: Instant Loans For Street Vendors, Here's How To Apply
The aim of the scheme is to provide vital support to the street vendors and small businesses across the country, and promote entrepreneurship.
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UPI Adoption In France Drives 40% Surge In Indian Tourists: French Firm
Growing adoption of India's UPI in France has led to a significant increase in the number of Indian tourists visiting the country, according to Christophe Mariette, Chairman of Lyra Network.
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10 Simple Ways To Keep Your Belongings Safe On Indian Trains
If you are planning a train journey soon, here is a handy guide to travelling stress-free, without constantly checking your bag every few minutes.
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UK Fintech Firm Revolut To Launch Payments Platform In India, Aims 20 Million Users By 2030
London-based digital finance firm Revolut said on Wednesday it will launch its payment platform in India, its first foray into one of the world's largest digital payments markets, as part of a planned global expansion.
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NPCI Enhances UPI Payments with Biometric, Wearable Glass Verification
NPCI and RBI unveiled several initiatives to advance India’s digital payments ecosystem on Tuesday. NPCI launched on-device biometric authentication for UPI, allowing fingerprint or face unlock for transactions up to Rs. 5,000, and Aadhaar-based face authentication for setting or resetting UPI PINs. UPI Lite now supports payments via wearable sma...
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Qatar National Bank Adopts JPMorgan’s Blockchain Platform for Instant US Dollar Payments
Qatar National Bank (QNB) has integrated JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments platform to process US dollar corporate transactions in minutes. The platform offers 24/7 settlement, handling billions daily, and signalling growing institutional adoption of blockchain. Analysts say this move strengthens confidence in digital assets like Bitcoin, Ether...
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India Offers Expertise To Central American Nations In Digital, Health And Agricultural Sectors
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has offered India's expertise to Central American countries in the fields of digital payment system, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture to tackle shared problems.
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'Jaish' No More. Hit By Sanctions, Banned Terror Group Changes Name
Banned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed will now be known as Al-Murabitun - which means 'defenders of Islam' in Arabic - within Pakistan, intel sources told NDTV this week.
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Australia’s ASIC Grants Exemptions to Stablecoin Intermediaries
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced class relief that exempts intermediaries from needing separate licences to distribute stablecoins issued by licensed providers. The initiative is intended to lower compliance hurdles and encourage growth in the digital assets sector. At the same time, ASIC emphasised that is...
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NPCI to Increase UPI Per Day, Per Transaction Transfer Limits From September 15
NPCI has increased UPI transaction limits, allowing users to make high-value payments from their phones. The changes will come into effect soon. People will be able to make payments in various categories, like capital markets, insurance, government e-marketplace, travel, and credit card repayments. Now users will be able to send up to Rs. 10,00,000...
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Blink Charging to Support Crypto Payments Across Entire EV Charging Network by 2025-End
Blink Charging will integrate cryptocurrency payments across its Blink Network by the end of 2025. The initiative will allow EV drivers to pay for charging sessions with digital assets through the Blink App. The company has over 93,000 charging stations worldwide and sees this move as aligning transportation with the future of finance.
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial Sy...
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No FASTag While Driving On National Highway? Pay Double In Cash Or 1.25 Times Via UPI
If the toll charge for a vehicle is Rs 100 through FASTag, a driver will now pay Rs 125 when using UPI and Rs 200 when paying in cash.
-
Income Tax Department Said to Target Over 400 Wealthy Binance Traders in Major Tax Evasion Crackdown
The tax authorities have launched an extensive investigation into over 400 wealthy Binance users for possible tax evasion between 2022 and 2025. Officials are examining peer-to-peer trades and payments via banks, Google Pay, and cash. Binance’s re-entry in 2024, following a $2.25 million (Rs. 20 crore) fine and registration with the FIU, has give...
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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
-
PM SVANidhi Scheme: Instant Loans For Street Vendors, Here's How To Apply
The aim of the scheme is to provide vital support to the street vendors and small businesses across the country, and promote entrepreneurship.
-
UPI Adoption In France Drives 40% Surge In Indian Tourists: French Firm
Growing adoption of India's UPI in France has led to a significant increase in the number of Indian tourists visiting the country, according to Christophe Mariette, Chairman of Lyra Network.
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10 Simple Ways To Keep Your Belongings Safe On Indian Trains
If you are planning a train journey soon, here is a handy guide to travelling stress-free, without constantly checking your bag every few minutes.
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UK Fintech Firm Revolut To Launch Payments Platform In India, Aims 20 Million Users By 2030
London-based digital finance firm Revolut said on Wednesday it will launch its payment platform in India, its first foray into one of the world's largest digital payments markets, as part of a planned global expansion.
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NPCI Enhances UPI Payments with Biometric, Wearable Glass Verification
NPCI and RBI unveiled several initiatives to advance India’s digital payments ecosystem on Tuesday. NPCI launched on-device biometric authentication for UPI, allowing fingerprint or face unlock for transactions up to Rs. 5,000, and Aadhaar-based face authentication for setting or resetting UPI PINs. UPI Lite now supports payments via wearable sma...
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Qatar National Bank Adopts JPMorgan’s Blockchain Platform for Instant US Dollar Payments
Qatar National Bank (QNB) has integrated JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments platform to process US dollar corporate transactions in minutes. The platform offers 24/7 settlement, handling billions daily, and signalling growing institutional adoption of blockchain. Analysts say this move strengthens confidence in digital assets like Bitcoin, Ether...
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India Offers Expertise To Central American Nations In Digital, Health And Agricultural Sectors
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has offered India's expertise to Central American countries in the fields of digital payment system, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture to tackle shared problems.
-
'Jaish' No More. Hit By Sanctions, Banned Terror Group Changes Name
Banned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed will now be known as Al-Murabitun - which means 'defenders of Islam' in Arabic - within Pakistan, intel sources told NDTV this week.
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Australia’s ASIC Grants Exemptions to Stablecoin Intermediaries
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced class relief that exempts intermediaries from needing separate licences to distribute stablecoins issued by licensed providers. The initiative is intended to lower compliance hurdles and encourage growth in the digital assets sector. At the same time, ASIC emphasised that is...
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NPCI to Increase UPI Per Day, Per Transaction Transfer Limits From September 15
NPCI has increased UPI transaction limits, allowing users to make high-value payments from their phones. The changes will come into effect soon. People will be able to make payments in various categories, like capital markets, insurance, government e-marketplace, travel, and credit card repayments. Now users will be able to send up to Rs. 10,00,000...
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Blink Charging to Support Crypto Payments Across Entire EV Charging Network by 2025-End
Blink Charging will integrate cryptocurrency payments across its Blink Network by the end of 2025. The initiative will allow EV drivers to pay for charging sessions with digital assets through the Blink App. The company has over 93,000 charging stations worldwide and sees this move as aligning transportation with the future of finance.
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial Sy...
