Is a deeper bond crash ahead? From Washington to Tokyo, governments are paying the highest borrowing costs in decades as global bond yields surge — why are investors dumping bonds?Global Bond Yields Spike to Multi-Decade Highs as Iran War Fuels Inflation Crisis: From Washington to Tokyo, governments are now paying the...
18 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Why was NEET 2026 exam cancelled? Full timeline of leak, 'guess paper' controversy, Rajasthan-Uttarakhand link & what we know so farNEET 2026 exam cancelled: The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has triggered a nationwide controversy after investigators uncovered alleged lar...
12 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
India is facing a data obesity epidemic—as storage in phones fails to keep up with people’s voracious appetite for visualsIndia’s growing use of smartphones, AI tools and social media is driving a surge in demand for digital storage, with experts warning of a “...
10 May, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Why do we celebrate Mother's Day and how it started? The emotional story behind global celebration and why its founder wanted the holiday cancelledHappy Mother's Day 2026: Mother's Day, celebrated on the second Sunday of May, originated from Ann Jarvis's efforts to support mothers and ...
10 May, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Planning to take home loan? 5 smart ways to maximise your benefitsThe amount you borrow should depend on your personal financial situation, including monthly expenses, existing liabilities, lifestyle needs...
01 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
West Bengal elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee's 'Shree' formula runs the political math in the stateWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has built her governance model around targeted welfare schemes since 2011, using them as a core ...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
RBI brings cross border transactions under e-mandate rules, allows customer to opt out anytimeThe Reserve Bank of India is enhancing digital fraud prevention. Cross-border recurring electronic payments via cards, prepaid instruments,...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra 2026 registration starts: How to apply, dates, application form, health certificate & banks list - all you want to knowAmarnath Yatra 2026 will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28, lasting 57 days. Registration opens on April 15 through online and offl...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
RBI proposes to allow mass transit operators like Mumbai Metro, Delhi Metro to issue pre-paid cardThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to allow mass transit system operators (MTS) like Mumbai Metro or Delhi Metro to issue their o...
29 May, 2015, 05.40 AM IST
Government allows pre-paid mobile for two more years in J&K, Assam, North EastA high-level committee headed by Union Home Secretary LC Goyal discussed the matter after which it was decided to give the nod for continua...
30 Mar, 2015, 05.49 PM IST
RBI doubles pre-paid card limit to Rs 1 lakhBesides, the maximum validity of gift cards has been enhanced from one year to three years, the RBI said.
03 Dec, 2014, 04.04 PM IST
Pre-paid card issuers need minimum Rs 5 crore to operate in IndiaThe Reserve Bank of India has raised the minimum capital requirement for pre-paid card issuers five times to Rs 5 crore and told them to ma...
28 Mar, 2014, 08.35 PM IST
- SBI launches pre-paid card for workers, students
Country's largest lender State Bank of India today launched a pre-paid card for blue collar employees and students named 'State Bank of Ind...
23 Apr, 2013, 07.54 PM IST
Saral Money a step towards cash transfers, UID & financial inclusionSaral Money—a pre-paid card launched on the Visa and Aadhaar platforms yesterday—is an easy way for the unbanked to access their welfare be...
13 Dec, 2012, 11.43 AM IST
- Pre-paid cards can be used to pay school/college fees: RBI
Reserve Bank today allowed holders of pre-paid payment cards, to deposits school and college fees and pay taxes.
14 Jun, 2012, 08.43 PM IST
- American Express launches pre-paid gift card in India
The card will be available in Rs 500, Rs 1,000, Rs 2,000 and Rs 5,000 denominations, it said, adding that it can be replaced for free if lo...
27 Sep, 2011, 02.50 PM IST
- Visa sees $93 billion opportunity on the cards
Visa is working with various providers, including mobile companies to tap the pre-paid market.
21 Sep, 2010, 03.23 AM IST