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64% Indian Women Now Use Internet, Up From 33% In 2019-21: National Survey
The NFHS-5 for the 2019-2021 period had recorded that 33.3% Indian women had used the internet at least once. This figure has doubled over the interim two-year period
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Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) Explained: What It Is, How It Works, Features and More
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) introduced the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) in 2016 as a new method for direct benefit transfers from the government to the citizens, plugging leakages in the system. AePS, a “bank-led model”, is claimed to bring people living in underserved parts of the country into the fold of the formal ...
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Delhi Government Plans Rs 13 Lakh Health Insurance Cover For Children With Disabilities
In a significant move, the Delhi government is planning a health insurance scheme that could provide coverage of up to Rs 13 lakh for children with disabilities, helping thousands of parents manage the soaring costs of treatment, surgeries and assist
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What Is Retail Rupee, RBI's Big Bet To Redefine How India Uses Money
According to recent reports, Retail Rupee has crossed Rs 34,000 crore in transactions nationwide. It works differently than UPI.
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Pakistan Closer To 'Islamic NATO'? Khawaja Asif Says Turkey, Qatar To Join Saudi Pact
The two new inclusions would potentially create a new axis that blends Ankara's military experience and defence manufacturing base, Islamabad's nuclear deterrent and ballistic missile capability, and Saudi Arabia and Qatar's financial muscle.
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1 In 4 Stock Market Investors Is Now A Woman, Demat Accounts Jump By 129%
As many as 19 states now report female investor participation above the national average. More than 3 crore demat accounts are operated by women.
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Economic Growth Strongest Form Of Financial Inclusion: Chief Economic Adviser
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday said economic growth itself is the strongest and most sustainable form of financial inclusion.
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Tether User Base Crosses 500 Million Mark as Stablecoin Supply Nears $182 Billion
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer now has over 500 million users, marking a major milestone in global crypto adoption. Its USDT supply has reached nearly $182 billion (roughly Rs. 15,10,000 crore), far outpacing rival Circle’s USDC. CEO Paolo Ardoino called the achievement a “financial inclusion milestone,” noting USDT’s role ...
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From NPAs To Petrol Subsidy And Reforms, PM Modi's Censure For Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the NDTV World Summit this evening, slammed the Congress on multiple fronts
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"Build For Inclusion": RBI Governor Urges Fintechs To Focus On Underserved Sections
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion.
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India Set To Become World's 3rd Largest Economy: RBI Governor
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday said India will become the world's third-largest economy soon, and credited the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana for boosting the country's growth.
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Jan Dhan Account Holders Can Complete Re-KYC Till September 30: RBI
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Wednesday that a large number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts have become due for re-KYC updates, as the government's flagship financial inclusion scheme completed 10 years.
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Kuki Students Ask Manipur Governor To Open State Civil Service Exam Centre In Churachandpur
State civil service aspirants in Manipur's Churachandpur district have requested Governor AK Bhalla to hold the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) mains exam in the southern hill district too.
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India's "Serial Borrower From IMF" Jibe At Pakistan During UN Debate
India ripped into Pakistan at the United Nations on Tuesday as it pointed to the differences between the two nuclear-armed neighbours on security, social, and financial parameters.
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No More CIBIL Checks? New Credit Initiative Promises Faster Loans, Wider Access
The Unified Lending Interface (ULI) is a digital platform designed to simplify lending by integrating technology, data, and policy, enabling faster and more inclusive credit delivery.
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64% Indian Women Now Use Internet, Up From 33% In 2019-21: National Survey
The NFHS-5 for the 2019-2021 period had recorded that 33.3% Indian women had used the internet at least once. This figure has doubled over the interim two-year period
-
Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) Explained: What It Is, How It Works, Features and More
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) introduced the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) in 2016 as a new method for direct benefit transfers from the government to the citizens, plugging leakages in the system. AePS, a “bank-led model”, is claimed to bring people living in underserved parts of the country into the fold of the formal ...
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Delhi Government Plans Rs 13 Lakh Health Insurance Cover For Children With Disabilities
In a significant move, the Delhi government is planning a health insurance scheme that could provide coverage of up to Rs 13 lakh for children with disabilities, helping thousands of parents manage the soaring costs of treatment, surgeries and assist
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What Is Retail Rupee, RBI's Big Bet To Redefine How India Uses Money
According to recent reports, Retail Rupee has crossed Rs 34,000 crore in transactions nationwide. It works differently than UPI.
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Pakistan Closer To 'Islamic NATO'? Khawaja Asif Says Turkey, Qatar To Join Saudi Pact
The two new inclusions would potentially create a new axis that blends Ankara's military experience and defence manufacturing base, Islamabad's nuclear deterrent and ballistic missile capability, and Saudi Arabia and Qatar's financial muscle.
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1 In 4 Stock Market Investors Is Now A Woman, Demat Accounts Jump By 129%
As many as 19 states now report female investor participation above the national average. More than 3 crore demat accounts are operated by women.
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Economic Growth Strongest Form Of Financial Inclusion: Chief Economic Adviser
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday said economic growth itself is the strongest and most sustainable form of financial inclusion.
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Tether User Base Crosses 500 Million Mark as Stablecoin Supply Nears $182 Billion
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer now has over 500 million users, marking a major milestone in global crypto adoption. Its USDT supply has reached nearly $182 billion (roughly Rs. 15,10,000 crore), far outpacing rival Circle’s USDC. CEO Paolo Ardoino called the achievement a “financial inclusion milestone,” noting USDT’s role ...
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From NPAs To Petrol Subsidy And Reforms, PM Modi's Censure For Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the NDTV World Summit this evening, slammed the Congress on multiple fronts
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"Build For Inclusion": RBI Governor Urges Fintechs To Focus On Underserved Sections
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion.
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India Set To Become World's 3rd Largest Economy: RBI Governor
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday said India will become the world's third-largest economy soon, and credited the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana for boosting the country's growth.
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Jan Dhan Account Holders Can Complete Re-KYC Till September 30: RBI
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Wednesday that a large number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts have become due for re-KYC updates, as the government's flagship financial inclusion scheme completed 10 years.
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Kuki Students Ask Manipur Governor To Open State Civil Service Exam Centre In Churachandpur
State civil service aspirants in Manipur's Churachandpur district have requested Governor AK Bhalla to hold the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) mains exam in the southern hill district too.
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India's "Serial Borrower From IMF" Jibe At Pakistan During UN Debate
India ripped into Pakistan at the United Nations on Tuesday as it pointed to the differences between the two nuclear-armed neighbours on security, social, and financial parameters.
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No More CIBIL Checks? New Credit Initiative Promises Faster Loans, Wider Access
The Unified Lending Interface (ULI) is a digital platform designed to simplify lending by integrating technology, data, and policy, enabling faster and more inclusive credit delivery.
