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National Governance & Policy 01 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Kochi Corporation Council Split Over Bringing Vending Bunks Under Street Vendors Act

A sharp divide emerged in the Kochi Corporation Council after the renewal of licences for vending bunks triggered debate over whether they should be brought under the Street Vendors Act. The Mayor has called for a special meeting with representatives of bunk operators and street vendors to seek a workable resolution. The discussion has exposed a broader policy fault line between regulating long-standing commercial structures and protecting the rights of informal vendors under the law.

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National Governance & Policy23 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM IST

Mysuru Among 17 Cities Chosen for PM SVANidhi Street Food Hubs

Mysuru has been selected as one of 17 cities for a new street food hub initiative under the Union government’s PM SVANidhi programme, aimed at creating organised vending spaces with better hygiene and customer facilities. The move is designed to formalise a vital urban food economy while improving food safety, vendor livelihoods and the public experience in high-footfall areas.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility16 Oct 2026, 07:26 AM IST

Nandan Nilekani Urges Wider Account Aggregator Reach to Bring Street Vendors and Gig Workers into Formal Credit

Nandan Nilekani has called for expanding India’s Account Aggregator framework beyond salaried and formally banked borrowers to include self-employed workers, street vendors and gig earners who remain underserved by traditional credit systems. He argued that a broader flow of verified financial data could improve credit assessment while helping build a sustainable business model for Account Aggregators themselves.

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India Entertainment & Culture14 Oct 2026, 10:57 PM IST

Vijayawada to Host National Saras Mela During Dasara, Boosting Craft Economy and Festive Footfall

Vijayawada will host the National Saras Mela as part of its Dasara festivities, positioning the city as a major cultural and commercial draw during one of Andhra Pradesh’s busiest festival periods. The event is expected to showcase rural artisans, self-help groups and traditional products while adding momentum to local tourism and small-enterprise sales.

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India Entertainment & Culture13 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM IST

Kannur launches double-decker sightseeing bus for Dasara festival crowds

Kannur Corporation has introduced a double-decker bus service for sightseeing during the Dasara season, creating a new way for residents and visitors to experience the city’s illuminated streets and festival decorations. Operated in coordination with the KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell, the service will run for 10 days, with its future dependent on public response.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance10 Oct 2026, 02:47 PM IST

GTRI Urges Government to Withdraw Proposed UPI Charges, Warns of Cost Shock to Small Businesses

The Global Trade Research Initiative has called on the government to scrap proposed charges on Unified Payments Interface transactions scheduled to take effect on October 15, warning that even modest fees could ripple through India’s digital payments ecosystem. The think tank said keeping UPI free is essential to protect small merchants, sustain consumer spending and preserve the broad adoption that has made the platform central to everyday commerce.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 02:21 AM IST

Finmin to Review Bank Progress on Financial Inclusion Push on Tuesday

The Finance Ministry will meet heads of banks on Tuesday to assess the progress of key financial inclusion schemes, including Jan Dhan, Mudra, and government-backed insurance and entrepreneurship programmes. The review comes as policymakers look to deepen formal financial access, expand credit to small borrowers, and improve the reach and quality of welfare-linked banking services.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 08:35 AM IST

RPF, Nemili Police Seize 16 Kg of Ganja in Separate Operations; Four Held

Railway Protection Force personnel and Nemili police have seized a combined 16 kilograms of ganja in two separate enforcement actions near Nemili and Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu, detaining four people allegedly involved in street-level distribution. Officials said the suspects were reportedly selling small quantities in public places across surrounding villages, underscoring the persistence of low-volume narcotics networks outside major urban centres.

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