Now the rules of ‘SIM binding’ will be applicable from January 1: Government extended the deadline, WhatsApp will not work without SIM card.

Now the rules of ‘SIM binding’ will be applicable from January 1: Government extended the deadline, WhatsApp will not work without SIM card.

New Delhi29 minutes ago copy link The Central Government has extended the deadline for implementing the rules of ‘SIM binding’ to 31 December 2026. That means the new rules will now come into effect from January 1, 2027. Keeping in view the demand of the industry, the government has taken this step. Under the new…

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UPI transactions hit Rs 94,000 crore daily in October; festive spending, GST cuts drive record surge

UPI transactions hit Rs 94,000 crore daily in October; festive spending, GST cuts drive record surge

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is heading for its strongest month ever, with average daily transactions in October surging to Rs 94,000 crore, up 13 per cent from September, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). With more than a week left in the month, UPI is on course to record…

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EPFO Board clears major reforms to simplify withdrawals, cut litigation, boost digital services

EPFO Board clears major reforms to simplify withdrawals, cut litigation, boost digital services

The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) approved a set of landmark reforms at its 238th meeting held in New Delhi on October 13, according to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and attended by…

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‘Today’s India One Of Most Technologically Inclusive’: PM Modi At Global Fintech Fest In Mumbai

‘Today’s India One Of Most Technologically Inclusive’: PM Modi At Global Fintech Fest In Mumbai

Last Updated:October 09, 2025, 4:37 PM IST PM Narendra Modi was speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, where he is participating with his British counterpart Keir Starmer News18 Talking about “digital democratisation”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said today’s India is one of the most “technologically inclusive”. Modi was speaking at…

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Piyush Goyal launches India’s UPI at Lulu Hypermarket in Qatar to deepen digital and trade ties

    Piyush Goyal launches India’s UPI at Lulu Hypermarket in Qatar to deepen digital and trade ties

    India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has made its way to Qatar, marking another milestone in India’s global digital outreach. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched the service at Lulu Hypermarket in Doha, enabling seamless, real-time and low-cost digital transactions between India and Qatar. Expanding India’s digital reach Speaking at the launch event,…

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    70-80 Per Cent Of Indias Mobile Data Consumed Indoors: TRAI Chief

      70-80 Per Cent Of Indias Mobile Data Consumed Indoors: TRAI Chief

      New Delhi: Nearly 70 to 80 per cent of India’s mobile data traffic is consumed indoors, yet significant coverage gaps remain in many premises, TRAI Chairperson Anil Kumar Lahoti said on Monday.With the adoption of advanced technologies like 5G, indoor connectivity requires careful planning of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure (DCI), including fibre entry, ducting, cable trays,…

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