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SBI Marks 71st Bank Day with AI Upgrades to YONO and New Digital Banking Features

  • July 2, 2026
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On the occasion of its 71st Bank Day, State Bank of India (SBI) unveiled a suite of digital banking innovations powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). These innovations greatly improved the YONO (You Only Need One) platform, bringing smarter customer journeys, intelligent banking tools, and digital experiences that were first in the industry. Retail, corporate, and […]

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MECON Limited Receives Miniratna Category-I Status, Gains Greater Financial Independence

  • July 2, 2026
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According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, MECON Limited, a prominent Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Steel, has been granted Miniratna Category-I status after meeting the financial performance criteria prescribed by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). The company was eligible for the prestigious Miniratna Category-I designation due to its […]

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Cross-Border UPI Payments Get Boost as NPCI Partners with HSBC India for Real-Time Forex Settlement

  • July 2, 2026
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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and HSBC India have announced a strategic partnership to expand India’s digital payments infrastructure globally. This partnership will bring real-time foreign exchange (FX) settlement for cross-border Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. Through the provision of real-time exchange rates and quick foreign currency conversion during abroad transactions, the partnership […]

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GAGAN to Boost Indigenous Navigation and Aviation Safety Across India, Government Announces

  • July 2, 2026
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The government of India has been emphasising the increasing importance of GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) in the areas of aviation safety, air traffic management, and indigenous navigation technology, and the system is quickly becoming an integral part of the country’s satellite navigation ecosystem. In a formal announcement made public on Wednesday, GAGAN stated […]

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Supreme Court Sets New Rules for Considering ITRs in Motor Accident Compensation Cases

  • July 2, 2026
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In a historic decision handed down on Wednesday, the Supreme Court established uniform criteria for calculating the income of victims who have passed away in cases involving compensation for motor vehicle accidents. The goal is to guarantee that relatives of victims receive fair and appropriate compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act. Although Income Tax Returns […]

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India Suspends WhatsApp Username Feature Launch, Issues Three-Day Notice to Meta

  • July 2, 2026
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In India, the government has ordered Meta to give a thorough explanation within three days and has asked the firm not to activate WhatsApp’s intended username feature until negotiations with the government are finished. As a result, the function’s rollout has been delayed. In particular, the possible effects on digital fraud, user safety, and cyber […]

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Gets One-Year Extension, to Continue Until July 2027

  • July 2, 2026
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will remain in office until July 14, 2027, instead of his original expiration date of July 14, 2026, thanks to a one-year extension granted by the Indian government. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has granted the extension in accordance with the directives of the Department of Personnel and Training […]

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WhatsApp Expands Privacy Features with Global Username Reservations

  • July 1, 2026
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A major privacy improvement that lets users interact without disclosing their phone numbers has been revealed by Meta, the owner of the popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp: the worldwide rollout of username reservations. Before the feature is completely available in the app later this year, users can create and reserve a unique username, which started […]

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HUDCO Successfully Concludes 62nd ITEC Leadership Programme Empowering Women Leaders

  • July 1, 2026
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Indian commitment to women’s empowerment, international capacity building, and global development cooperation was reaffirmed at the 62nd Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Training Programme on “Leadership Skills for Women,” which was successfully concluded by Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO). The Human Settlement Management Institute (HSMI) Hostel in the Asian Games Village Complex […]