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Digital Payments Surge Under RuPay-UPI Incentives: DFS Report

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has released a report titled 'Socio-Economic Impact Analysis of the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of RuPay Debit Card and Low-Value BH... Read More


Cabinet Approves Noida Metro Extension From Sector 142 To Botanical Garden

Lucknow, Feb. 16 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension corridor of the Noida Metro Rail Project from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden (Noida). ... Read More


Cabinet Approves Three Railway Multitracking Projects Worth Rs 18,509 Crore

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with an estimated total ... Read More


Jitendra Singh Calls For Industry-Led Startup Push Over Govt Job Dependence

Chennai, Feb. 16 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday called for a stronger industry-driven startup model, stating that government empl... Read More


Cabinet Clears Rs 1 Lakh Cr Urban Challenge Fund; Market-Linked Financing Key Focus

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total Central Assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore. The Cen... Read More


National Biodiversity Authority Disburses Rs 10.40 Lakh Under ABS Framework

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 10.40 lakh under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework to beneficiaries across 24 districts in nine States and... Read More


Cabinet Approves Rs 10,000 Crore Startup India Fund Of Funds 2.0

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (Startup India FoF 2.0) with a total corpus of Rs 10,000 crore to mobilise venture capital for... Read More


Banks Eye Revival Of Acquisition Financing After RBI's Final Norms

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Following the RBI's final prudential norms, banks, including major public sector lenders such as State Bank of India and Bank of India, are exploring a revival of acquisition fin... Read More


MSDE Showcases 'AI For Inclusive Development' At India AI Impact Summit 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has joined the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi with a pavilion themed 'AI for Inclusive Development', highlight... Read More


Skill Hubs In Sambalpur To Boost Jobs, Attract Industry: Pradhan

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday underlined that Prime Minister Narendra Modi places greater emphasis on skills over formal degrees, highlighting the Union Budget 20... Read More