Money at your fingertips via QR: UPI-based cash withdrawals to expand; convenience for rural and urban users

Plans are underway in India to broaden UPI-based cash withdrawals beyond ATMs to over 2 million business correspondents, potentially simplifying access, especially in underbanked areas. While awaiting regulatory clearance, this QR-code system offers an alternative to biometric or ATM withdrawals. Concerns exist regarding operational and cyber risks for BCs, but the expansion could significantly boost…

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Money at your fingertips via QR: UPI-based cash withdrawals to expand

Plans are underway in India to broaden UPI-based cash withdrawals beyond ATMs to over 2 million business correspondents, potentially simplifying access, especially in underbanked areas. While awaiting regulatory clearance, this QR-code system offers an alternative to biometric or ATM withdrawals. Concerns exist regarding operational and cyber risks for BCs, but the expansion could significantly boost…

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Microsoft President Brad Smith has a ‘blunt’ message for employees: You don’t get to keep your jobs if….

Microsoft President Brad Smith defended the firing of employees who protested in his office against the company’s ties to the Israeli military. He emphasized that their actions crossed the line into trespassing and property damage. Simultaneously, Microsoft is investigating allegations that its Azure cloud technology was misused for Palestinian surveillance, prompting scrutiny of tech companies’…

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Jeethu Joseph surprises ‘Drishyam’ fans; picks THIS movie as his best, not the Mohanlal starrer

Jeethu Joseph, the acclaimed director of ‘Drishyam,’ surprised audiences by choosing his 2013 thriller ‘Memories,’ starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, as his best work during a recent interview. He also expressed his desire to move beyond thrillers, feeling constrained by genre expectations despite preparing for ‘Drishyam 3’. He wants to explore other genres.

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff takes a jab at Palantir’s software costs: ‘Maybe I’m not charging enough’

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has taken a swipe at Palantir’s high prices, joking about their expensive software and impressive revenue multiple. This comes amid surging investor enthusiasm for Palantir, despite Salesforce’s larger revenue. The rivalry between the two companies intensifies as they compete for government contracts, with Benioff highlighting Salesforce’s recent win in a US…

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‘Very hurt’: Donald Trump opens up on son Barron Trump’s grief over Charlie Kirk’s killing; recalls duo’s bond

President Trump revealed Barron’s distress over Charlie Kirk’s death, recalling their meeting arranged at Barron’s request. Trump highlighted Kirk’s influence on young people from diverse backgrounds. Barron, now at NYU’s DC campus, has been credited with advising Trump on connecting with young voters through platforms like podcasts and TikTok, earning him the title “king of…

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