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Fintech in India nationwide enabler of economic empowerment: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said financial technology 'FinTech' has not merely digitized payments but has democratized finance empowering millions to save, invest, borrow, and insure with transparency.
“Global FinTech Fest has evolved into a forum shaping the international discourse on financial technology. It reaffirms India’s ascendancy as a Global FinTech leader,” she said while addressing the 6th edition of Global FinTech Fest 2025.
The Minister said Fintech in India is not a niche urban convenience, it is a nationwide enabler of economic empowerment. India’s Fintech journey has transformed everyday payments into an invisible and inseparable habit, powered by UPI and digital public infrastructure.
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Bihar's shifting political landscape: "Nitish Kumar's return is certain"

12 Nov 2025 | 6:35 PM

By Deepshikha Verma
New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) As Bihar heads toward a crucial, decisive election, the political climate in the state is charged with both anticipation and anxiety. JD(U) advisor and former Rajya Sabha MP K.C. Tyagi, who has been actively campaigning alongside Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, believes the outcome is already written on the cards.

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Armed forces validate Tri-Service integration via MaruJwala, MGR-25

12 Nov 2025 | 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) In a display of jointmanship and mission-ready synergy, the Indian Army and Air Force executed a coordinated airborne exercise as part of Exercise MaruJwala in support of Sudarshan Chakra Corps operations under Southern Command as part of integrated Tri-Services exercise Trishul.

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INS Kadamba becomes 10th Naval recruitment establishment in the country

12 Nov 2025 | 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) A new recruitment centre has been established by the Indian Navy at INS Kadamba in Karwar under Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area. With it, INS Kadamba has become the tenth recruitment establishment pan-India for the Indian Navy.

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Ukraine War a ‘Living Lab’ for modern warfare: Army Chief

12 Nov 2025 | 5:57 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) Describing Ukraine as a “living lab” of modern warfare, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said the Indian Armed Forces are actively integrating key tactical and technological lessons from the ongoing conflict to enhance combat preparedness and strategic resilience.

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Health Ministry partners with WHO on policy priorities for nursing sector

12 Nov 2025 | 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) To strengthen policy dialogue and advance reforms in the nursing and midwifery sector, the union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Jhpiego, convened a three-day National Consultation and Experience Sharing Workshop on nursing policy priorities and best practices in India in Delhi from Wednesday.

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