R. Ashwin

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National Governance & Policy 03 Oct 2026, 02:56 AM IST

India Expands Senior Welfare Push as Ministers Distribute 662 Assistive Devices in Delhi-NCR

Union ministers Dr. Virendra Kumar and B. L. Verma distributed 662 assistive devices worth more than ₹10 lakh to 114 senior citizens in Delhi-NCR under the National Vayoshri Scheme. The exercise underscores the government’s continuing emphasis on low-cost, targeted welfare for elderly citizens with age-related disabilities and mobility constraints.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (10:52 AM IST)

Sanju Samson Says India Stay 'Switched On' Through Constant Meetings and Activity

Sanju Samson said India’s packed schedule of meetings, tactical discussions and team activities is helping keep the squad mentally sharp as it navigates a rain-disrupted contest against Japan in Sano. The match, shortened by a wet outfield, became a test of focus and adaptability, with Samson framing the team’s off-field routine as a key part of maintaining intensity under stop-start conditions.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (01:29 PM IST)

Apple Pay Launches in India with Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards

Apple Pay has officially gone live in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards on Apple devices. The launch expands the country’s digital payments landscape with a privacy-focused option that removes the need for PINs or one-time passwords at the point of sale. For Indian consumers, it adds a new layer of convenience to an already fast-evolving mobile payments market.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:11 PM IST)

Government Extends RoDTEP Export Incentive Scheme by Three Months to December 31

The government has extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products, or RoDTEP, scheme for exporters by three months, pushing the validity of the current framework to December 31. The move offers short-term policy continuity for exporters facing global demand uncertainty, even as the broader debate over India’s export competitiveness and fiscal support remains unresolved.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 02:40 AM IST

Cabinet Clears Rs 52,878 Crore IDBI Bank Sale to Fairfax Arm in Landmark Financial FDI

India’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the strategic sale of IDBI Bank to an arm of Fairfax Group, marking what Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described as the country’s largest financial-sector foreign direct investment. The government and Life Insurance Corporation of India will together retain a 34% stake in the restructured bank, underscoring a calibrated exit that preserves a significant public-sector footprint while transferring control to a private investor.

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Startups & Venture Capital10 Oct 2026, 08:56 PM IST

India to Release AI Regulation Consultation Paper, Vaishnaw Says

The Indian government is preparing to publish a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulation as policymakers grapple with the technology’s rapid spread and uncertain risks, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The move signals a more structured policy process for a sector that has become central to startups, venture capital and digital public policy.

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Startups & Venture Capital09 Oct 2026, 03:49 PM IST

Government to Release Consultation Paper on AI Regulation, Vaishnaw Says

The Indian government is preparing to publish a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulation as policymakers grapple with the technology’s rapid adoption and unresolved risks, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. The move signals an early attempt to shape a regulatory framework for AI in India without immediately imposing a hard law, at a time when startups, investors and enterprises are racing to deploy the technology across sectors.

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Startups & Venture Capital08 Oct 2026, 09:47 PM IST

Government to Release Consultation Paper on AI Regulation, Vaishnaw Says

The Indian government is preparing to publish a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulation as policymakers weigh how to balance innovation, safety and accountability, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The move comes amid mounting uncertainty over AI’s rapid adoption across startups, enterprise technology and public services, and signals the beginning of a broader policy process rather than an immediate regulatory clampdown.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (01:50 PM IST)

SBI Sees Cash-Flow Lending Emerging as Key Funding Model for New-Age Sectors

Cash-flow-based lending is set to become increasingly important for emerging industries such as electric vehicles and mobility, according to State Bank of India managing director Ashwini Kumar Tewari. He said lenders are studying the model closely as traditional collateral is often unavailable in technology-led businesses, making revenue visibility and sector expertise critical to underwriting decisions.

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