As the world marks International Data Privacy Day on January 28, India has reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure, citizen-centric digital ecosystem anchored in trust, accountability, and robust legal safeguards. With digital platforms now deeply embedded in everyday life, the focus has shifted from mere digital access to ensuring…
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Bank Strike on Jan 27 to Disrupt PSB Services Across India
Banking services at public sector banks across India are likely to face significant disruption on Tuesday, January 27, as bank employee unions proceed with a nationwide strike demanding the immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an…
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VP Showcases India’s Transformation Under Modi
The Vice-President of India on Tuesday highlighted what he described as a decade of transformative economic reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that India has emerged as the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Speaking at the release of the book “Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era”…
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India–New Zealand Conclude Financial Services Annex Under FTA
India and New Zealand have successfully concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The negotiations were formally concluded on December 22, 2025, following the final round of talks held earlier this…
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India–New Zealand Conclude Financial Services Annex Under FTA
India and New Zealand have successfully concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The negotiations were formally concluded on December 22, 2025, following the final round of talks held earlier this…
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UPI Powers 49% of Global Real-Time Payments
New Delhi : India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been recognised as the world’s largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume, according to international assessments cited in a parliamentary reply on 8 December 2025. The International Monetary Fund’s June 2025 note on growing retail digital payments acknowledged UPI’s scale, while…
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IICA Hosts Key Session on Digital Governance & Cybersecurity
IICA Hosts Key Session on Digital Governance & Cybersecurity The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) hosted an insightful and deeply engaging session on digital governance and cybersecurity, featuring Special Director General of BISAG-N, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Sh. Vinay Thakur. The interactive event brought together faculty members,…
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“New Toll Rules: Digital Pay Bonus for Non-FASTag Drivers”
The Government of India has announced a new amendment to the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, aiming to incentivize digital payments at toll plazas. The National Highways Fee (Third Amendment) Rules, 2025 will come into effect from November 15, 2025, introducing differential toll rates for…