Panel calls for making UPI viable, cybersecurity better

Recent Views 5 MUMBAI: The standing committee on finance has flagged concerns over the financial sustainability of digital payments, gaps in formal lending, cybersecurity weaknesses in banks, and declining insurance penetration in its 32nd report presented in March 2026 while examining the “demands for grants (2026-27)” for the Department of Financial Services (DFS)under the finance…

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Coconut Development Board to organise mega workshop in Kundapur on Jan 12 | Mangaluru News

Recent Views 6 Udupi: A mega workshop on coconut development will be organised by the Central Coconut Development Board in collaboration with the district horticulture department in the district on Jan 12, said Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Kota Shrinivasa Poojary.He was speaking at a preparatory meeting held at the deputy commissioner’s office on Monday to plan an…

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EV ecosystem reform: Govt proposes Aadhaar-like ID for batteries; aims to boost traceability, recycling

Recent Views 7 The ministry of road transport and highways has proposed assigning an Aadhaar-like unique identification number to electric vehicle (EV) batteries to ensure end-to-end traceability and improve recycling efficiency, according to draft guidelines issued by the ministry.Under the proposed framework, battery producers or importers will be required to assign a 21-character Battery Pack…

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