How to open an NPS account online?
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Now, you can open your National Pension System, NPS, account online through eNPS. Till recently, you still had to submit physical forms. But now if you are opening your NPS account online through Aadhaar, you don’t need.
A brief on the information released by the Chief Election Officer Mr Rajesh LakhaniThe new voters list for 2017 has been released.Those who do not find their names in the list can apply online to include their names.
10 rupee coins are valid: RBI
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Reserve Bank Of India has announced that people need not panic because there are rumours that 10 rupee coins are demonetized. The RBI has announced that it has made no announcement regarding this.
All‐India Road Show on Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship a new programme to unleash value creation amongst aspiring young women in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India has been launched by TiE Global (TiE Inc).
Andhra Bank lowers housing loans rates
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Andhra Bank has reduced the interest rates on housing loans. Investments in the banks are increasing after the demonetization of Rs 500 & Rs 1000 notes. In view of this it was expected that the banks.
A new helpline number is introduced to customers’ address doubts and queries regarding digital transactions. The central government is continuously encouraging digital transactions.
MyTaxiIndia and Mastercard team up
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MyTaxiIndia, MTI, has said it has partnered with Mastercard to facilitate quick mobile payments for customers through a secure quick response mobile payments solution.
Special counters for cash refund
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Due to recent demonetization effective from 08.11.2016, and in order to tide over the shortage of cash at the counters, Ticket Deposit Receipts (TDRs) are issued in lieu of cash refund for passengers.
It is expected that the government is set to offer some compensation or relief to the public who experience long suffering with the demonetization and the efforts to control and contain black money.
ATM charges to be back again
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Following the demonetization and the subsequent severe cash shortage, the regulation that charges will be levied in case more than 5 cash withdrawals are made from ATMs was cancelled.
Scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, IIT-M, have developed a real life-inspired propulsion system for underwater drones or unmanned underwater vehicles, UUVs. These include fin-like blades inspired by penguins, turtles and fishes and whiplash-like rudders.
RBI appoints Surekha Marandi as ED
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Surekha Marandi is now Executive Director, ED, of the Reserve Bank of India. The appointment is with effect from January 2.
Quarterly TDS/TCS due dates
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Filing of e-TDS/TCS statements within due date to avoid further consequences. Here are some of the important points.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a televised address on New Years eve has asked the banks to reduce the interest rates on loans. Accordingly HDFC and Bank of India has reduced the interest rates on loans.
Indian Bank launches UPI app
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Indian Bank has introduced UPI (Unified Payment Interface) app on Tuesday. The app will enable Indian Bank customers to send and receive money using their smartphones.
ESIC new schemes
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Regional Director has mentioned that the wage limit has been increased in order to join ESI scheme.ESI Corporation has taken two important decisions. One of the decisions is that ESI has raised the monthly wage threshold.
