Delhi EV Whatsapp Chatbot was launched in July 2022 by the Delhi government. It is a part of the “Switch Delhi” campaign. This chatbot aims to promote EV adoption across Delhi by offering easily accessible information and tools through WhatsApp. This is being seen as a progressive step towards sustainable transportation. What is the Delhi …
Zippee has launched a new 60-minute delivery service called Blaze for online marketplaces. The company was founded in 2021 and is expected to challenge other quick commerce companies like Eternal (Zomato), Zepto, and Swiggy, among others. Zippee’sFirst Partners On Board In its announcement, Zippee said that Haldiram, is one of the first brands to use Blaze. Other popular brands include Mondelez India, …
The Union Finance Ministry has indicated that the proposed policy for a 5-day banking week will not be implemented in FY26 (2025-26), citing concerns over potential disruptions to banking operations. News reports suggest that while discussions with the Indian Banking Association (IBA) continue, the initiative is unlikely to be implemented this year. Challenges with the …
The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) is a premier annual fintech conference organised by the Payments Council of India (PCI), the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC). The 5th edition of GFF, held in Mumbai from August 28-30, 2024, was a major expansion from previous years, centred around the theme …
“A Finance worker pays out $25 million after video calls with a deep fake CFO” read the CNN report on February 4, 2024. A Hong Kong-based firm sent US$25 million to a fraudster after an employee was instructed to do so by the Chief Financial Officer through a video call. Interestingly, other colleagues of the …
