UPI Payments Now Accepted for Eiffel Tower Visits
Indian tourists visiting the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris can now buy tickets via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mechanism, a payment service that simplifies the transaction process. This is the result of a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Lyra, a leading French expert in e-commerce and proximity payments. What is UPI and […]
RBI Cautions Against Sharing KYC Docs with Unknown Entities
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a warning to the public against frauds in the name of KYC updation and advised not to share documents with unknown entities . According to the RBI, some customers have received unsolicited communications, including phone calls/SMS/emails, through which they are manipulated into revealing personal information, account/login details, […]
₹98,418 Cr for Jal Shakti Ministry, Maximum for Jal Jeevan Mission
The interim budget for 2024-25 has given a huge boost to the Jal Shakti Ministry, which has been allocated ₹98,418 crore, a 1.94 percent increase from the previous year. The ministry is responsible for ensuring water security and sanitation in the country, and its flagship program, the Jal Jeevan Mission, has secured a significant portion, […]