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Government Doesn't Control Social Media Intermediaries: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The government neither controls social media intermediaries nor casts any fetters on the freedom of expression of their users, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply to the Lok Sabha said that the IT Rules, 2021, cast specific obligations on the intermediaries that no i...
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Nigeria to Load CBDC eNaira With More Features, Aims to Onboard Millions of Unbanked
The government of Nigeria is taking efforts to boost the functional capacity of its digital currency, called the eNaira. The authorities there will soon be allowing eNaira users to create wallets for the CBDC by dialling a four-digit code on their mobile telephones, whether or not they have bank accounts, among other new features.
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Colombia to Soon Get Digital Currency Aimed at Slashing Tax Evasion Crimes
Tax evasion in Colombia is a major issue and is estimated to account for up to eight percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) so far. Under the newly officiated Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the government of Colombia is banking on the development and use of a national digital currency to prevent financial crimes thriving in the...
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Jamaica Offers Incentive to First 100,000 Jam-Dex Users to Push CBDC Adoption
Jam-Dex is the official CBDC of Jamaica, that is ready to roll out any day now. The government of Jamaica is offering an additional $16 to the first 100,000 adopters of Jam-Dex. Those with pre-existing bank accounts will also get a ready-made digital wallet for Jam-Dex virtual currency.
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Paytm Payments Bank to Deliver Cash at Home to Support Senior Citizens in Delhi NCR
Cash at Home' facility is the latest among the services that the bank has launched to make the banking experience more convenient and accessible for its customers. Recently, it has launched a Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) facility where it enabled customers to receive the benefits of over 400 government subsidies directly into their PPBL Savings A...
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Senior Citizens Account For 63% Of Coronavirus Deaths In India: Centre
As much as 63 per cent of the deaths due to coronavirus have been reported among the people who are over 60 years, the central government said on Monday.
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Investment In Senior Citizen Savings Scheme Fetches 8.6% Return. Other Details Here
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme: For the quarter ending March 31, the government last month retained the interest rates applicable to small savings schemes such as SCSS at existing levels.
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Indians Don't Need To Declare Religion For Bank Account: Finance Ministry
The Central government on Saturday dispelled rumours claiming that Indian citizens will need to disclose their religion in their bank's ''Know Your Customer'' (KYC) forms.
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India Leads the World in Internet Shutdowns
In an unprecedented move, the Indian government suspended mobile internet services in parts of the capital New Delhi on Thursday, as protests over a citizenship bill seen as discriminating against Muslims escalated.
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"Will Protect Genuine Indians": Assam Chief Minister On Citizenship Law
The Assam government is committed to protecting "genuine" Indian citizens, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said today in a lengthy video appeal for peace posted on his Twitter account
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Pension Regulator Allows Overseas Citizens To Invest In National Pension System
The NPS was initially notified for Central government employees joining service on or after January 1, 2004 and subsequently adopted by almost all State Governments for its employees.
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National Pension System (NPS): Eligibility, Withdrawal Rules Explained Here
National Pension System or NPS, a government-run investment scheme, gives the subsriber the option to set the preferred allocation to different asset classes, such as government bonds, equity market instruments and corporate debt. An NPS account can be opened by a citizen of 18-65 years of age, according to National Securities Depository's (NSDL) w...
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How To Upload Driving Licence In Your DigiLocker Account
DigiLocker, a cloud-based government platform, has partnered with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for making available digital driving licence (DL) and vehicle registration certificates (RC) to citizens, according to its official website - digilocker.gov.in. Under this partnership, DigiLocker is directly integrated with the National Reg...
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Pakistan's ISI Snoops On Its Own Citizens In Bid To Control Social Media
Pakistan's government and its spy agency ISI have started snooping on its own people. Threats, arrests, blocked accounts and restricted posts -- Big Brother is watching more closely than ever across Pakistan, as authorities accelerate efforts to censor social networks, further reducing an already shrunken space for dissent in Pakistan.
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Post Office Savings Scheme For Senior Citizens: Interest Rates, Tax Benefits
India Post or Department Of Posts is run by the government and has a network of more than 1.5 lakh post offices in the country.
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Government Doesn't Control Social Media Intermediaries: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The government neither controls social media intermediaries nor casts any fetters on the freedom of expression of their users, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply to the Lok Sabha said that the IT Rules, 2021, cast specific obligations on the intermediaries that no i...
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Nigeria to Load CBDC eNaira With More Features, Aims to Onboard Millions of Unbanked
The government of Nigeria is taking efforts to boost the functional capacity of its digital currency, called the eNaira. The authorities there will soon be allowing eNaira users to create wallets for the CBDC by dialling a four-digit code on their mobile telephones, whether or not they have bank accounts, among other new features.
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Colombia to Soon Get Digital Currency Aimed at Slashing Tax Evasion Crimes
Tax evasion in Colombia is a major issue and is estimated to account for up to eight percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) so far. Under the newly officiated Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the government of Colombia is banking on the development and use of a national digital currency to prevent financial crimes thriving in the...
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Jamaica Offers Incentive to First 100,000 Jam-Dex Users to Push CBDC Adoption
Jam-Dex is the official CBDC of Jamaica, that is ready to roll out any day now. The government of Jamaica is offering an additional $16 to the first 100,000 adopters of Jam-Dex. Those with pre-existing bank accounts will also get a ready-made digital wallet for Jam-Dex virtual currency.
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Paytm Payments Bank to Deliver Cash at Home to Support Senior Citizens in Delhi NCR
Cash at Home' facility is the latest among the services that the bank has launched to make the banking experience more convenient and accessible for its customers. Recently, it has launched a Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) facility where it enabled customers to receive the benefits of over 400 government subsidies directly into their PPBL Savings A...
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Senior Citizens Account For 63% Of Coronavirus Deaths In India: Centre
As much as 63 per cent of the deaths due to coronavirus have been reported among the people who are over 60 years, the central government said on Monday.
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Investment In Senior Citizen Savings Scheme Fetches 8.6% Return. Other Details Here
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme: For the quarter ending March 31, the government last month retained the interest rates applicable to small savings schemes such as SCSS at existing levels.
-
Indians Don't Need To Declare Religion For Bank Account: Finance Ministry
The Central government on Saturday dispelled rumours claiming that Indian citizens will need to disclose their religion in their bank's ''Know Your Customer'' (KYC) forms.
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India Leads the World in Internet Shutdowns
In an unprecedented move, the Indian government suspended mobile internet services in parts of the capital New Delhi on Thursday, as protests over a citizenship bill seen as discriminating against Muslims escalated.
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"Will Protect Genuine Indians": Assam Chief Minister On Citizenship Law
The Assam government is committed to protecting "genuine" Indian citizens, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said today in a lengthy video appeal for peace posted on his Twitter account
-
Pension Regulator Allows Overseas Citizens To Invest In National Pension System
The NPS was initially notified for Central government employees joining service on or after January 1, 2004 and subsequently adopted by almost all State Governments for its employees.
-
National Pension System (NPS): Eligibility, Withdrawal Rules Explained Here
National Pension System or NPS, a government-run investment scheme, gives the subsriber the option to set the preferred allocation to different asset classes, such as government bonds, equity market instruments and corporate debt. An NPS account can be opened by a citizen of 18-65 years of age, according to National Securities Depository's (NSDL) w...
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How To Upload Driving Licence In Your DigiLocker Account
DigiLocker, a cloud-based government platform, has partnered with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for making available digital driving licence (DL) and vehicle registration certificates (RC) to citizens, according to its official website - digilocker.gov.in. Under this partnership, DigiLocker is directly integrated with the National Reg...
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Pakistan's ISI Snoops On Its Own Citizens In Bid To Control Social Media
Pakistan's government and its spy agency ISI have started snooping on its own people. Threats, arrests, blocked accounts and restricted posts -- Big Brother is watching more closely than ever across Pakistan, as authorities accelerate efforts to censor social networks, further reducing an already shrunken space for dissent in Pakistan.
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Post Office Savings Scheme For Senior Citizens: Interest Rates, Tax Benefits
India Post or Department Of Posts is run by the government and has a network of more than 1.5 lakh post offices in the country.
