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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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How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental pa...
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Criminals Offer Reporter 'Life-Changing' Money To Hack BBC: "You'll Never Need To Work Again"
The shocking incident raises concerns about the vulnerability of organisations, even reputable ones like the BBC, to cyber threats.
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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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Amazon Sale 2025: Top Discounts on Wi-Fi Routers and Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi Routers
If you’re looking to improve your networking experience, then upgrading a Wi-Fi router is one of the easiest ways to do so. Upgrading your wireless router or installing a mesh-based system can help solve all your existing problems, and also add an array of highly useful features. Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems are currently listed with lucrative ...
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How To Save Money On Train Tickets In India Using UPI And The IRCTC App
The cheapest train tickets are hidden in plain sight. The trick is knowing how to use UPI and the IRCTC app the right way.
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Bengaluru Rapido Driver Claims He Was Suspended After Raising Rider Concerns on X
In the post, the driver claimed that Rapido's payment system is flawed, particularly when taking alternative routes.
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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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PayPal Partners With NPCI, Others to Build Cross-Border Payments Platform Focused on Interoperability
PayPal on Wednesday announced a partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International Payments Limited and other global payment systems to build a new platform that will support cross-border transactions. Dubbed PayPal World, it will be a technology-agnostic platform that connects to all partnering payment systems. The San Jo...
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Indian Users Can Now Use UPI On Foreign Land, Sites Via PayPal World
In a major boost to cross-border digital payments, Indian users will now be able to use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make payments internationally through PayPal.
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How Non-Resident Indians Can Use UPI With Foreign Mobile Numbers
UPI Payments For Foreigners: UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI that allows users to make payments in seconds.
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UPI Transactions To Become Faster From June 16; Other Changes Coming Soon
The UPI system is set to implement other important changes from August in order to improve its performance.
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Opinion | Why India Is Pushing FATF To Ease Its Rules For UPI Payments
Card networks, mostly headquartered in the West, benefit from historical precedence. Instant payment systems, by contrast, are homegrown innovations in emerging markets, cheaper, faster, and vital for financial inclusion.
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HSBC Launches Blockchain-Based Tokenised Deposit Service in Hong Kong
HSBC has launched a new tokenised deposit service for Hong Kong-based corporate clients. Singapore-based fintech firm Ant International was the first corporate to use this service that supports real time payments between HSBC Hong Kong wallets throughout the day.
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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.
-
How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental pa...
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Criminals Offer Reporter 'Life-Changing' Money To Hack BBC: "You'll Never Need To Work Again"
The shocking incident raises concerns about the vulnerability of organisations, even reputable ones like the BBC, to cyber threats.
-
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.
-
Amazon Sale 2025: Top Discounts on Wi-Fi Routers and Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi Routers
If you’re looking to improve your networking experience, then upgrading a Wi-Fi router is one of the easiest ways to do so. Upgrading your wireless router or installing a mesh-based system can help solve all your existing problems, and also add an array of highly useful features. Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems are currently listed with lucrative ...
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How To Save Money On Train Tickets In India Using UPI And The IRCTC App
The cheapest train tickets are hidden in plain sight. The trick is knowing how to use UPI and the IRCTC app the right way.
-
Bengaluru Rapido Driver Claims He Was Suspended After Raising Rider Concerns on X
In the post, the driver claimed that Rapido's payment system is flawed, particularly when taking alternative routes.
-
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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PayPal Partners With NPCI, Others to Build Cross-Border Payments Platform Focused on Interoperability
PayPal on Wednesday announced a partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International Payments Limited and other global payment systems to build a new platform that will support cross-border transactions. Dubbed PayPal World, it will be a technology-agnostic platform that connects to all partnering payment systems. The San Jo...
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Indian Users Can Now Use UPI On Foreign Land, Sites Via PayPal World
In a major boost to cross-border digital payments, Indian users will now be able to use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make payments internationally through PayPal.
-
How Non-Resident Indians Can Use UPI With Foreign Mobile Numbers
UPI Payments For Foreigners: UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI that allows users to make payments in seconds.
-
UPI Transactions To Become Faster From June 16; Other Changes Coming Soon
The UPI system is set to implement other important changes from August in order to improve its performance.
-
Opinion | Why India Is Pushing FATF To Ease Its Rules For UPI Payments
Card networks, mostly headquartered in the West, benefit from historical precedence. Instant payment systems, by contrast, are homegrown innovations in emerging markets, cheaper, faster, and vital for financial inclusion.
-
HSBC Launches Blockchain-Based Tokenised Deposit Service in Hong Kong
HSBC has launched a new tokenised deposit service for Hong Kong-based corporate clients. Singapore-based fintech firm Ant International was the first corporate to use this service that supports real time payments between HSBC Hong Kong wallets throughout the day.
