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Sixty percent of Americans now identify as working class, study finds
A Pew Research Center analysis released in September 2026 found that 60% of U.S. adults describe themselves as "working class," including half of college g…
14 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
RBI draft mandates banks lift cyber-fraud holds within 60 days
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a draft procedure on September 11, 2026, requiring banks to lift holds on funds suspected to be proceeds of cyber fr…
14 Sept, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Obama urges Democrats to address AI risks with caution
Former US President Barack Obama has voiced caution on artificial intelligence, urging Democrats to take proactive steps to manage its risks, according to The New York Times.
13 Sept, 05:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
BRICS nations adopt New Delhi Declaration on UN reform and AI cooperation
The BRICS nations unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 during their summit in New Delhi, emphasizing reforms at the United Nations and cooperation on artificial intelligence.
12 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Jewish institutions spend over $1 billion annually on security amid rising threats
Jewish institutions across the United States are now spending an estimated $1.02 billion annually on security, a record high, as antisemitic threats continue to rise.
12 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Nirmala Sitharaman flags AI's potential to influence elections unnoticed
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she has asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) about the possibility of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) with a light touch.
11 Sept, 11:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Nitin Gadkari launches OneTag bank portability for FASTag at Global Fintech Fest
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched OneTag, a bank-portability feature for the existing NETC FASTag system, at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
11 Sept, 09:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
RBI calls on payment operators to begin quantum-proofing payment systems
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has urged payment system operators in India to start quantum-proofing the country’s payment infrastructure, Deputy Governor…
11 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
India amends e-commerce rules to curb dark patterns and fake listings
The Indian government has amended the Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020 to address issues like search result manipulation, dark patterns, fake s…
11 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
SEBI and RBI launch Demat 2.0 pilot for tokenised corporate bonds
SEBI and the Reserve Bank of India launched the Demat 2.0 pilot for tokenised corporate bonds at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai on Thursday.
11 Sept, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
California governor signs laws to protect kids from social media and AI risks
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new laws aimed at protecting children from the risks posed by social media platforms and AI chatbots, the Economic Times reported.
11 Sept, 11:28 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Scindia calls for trust grid linking telecom, Aadhaar, UPI and banks
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia called for a “Trust Grid” that integrates telecom networks, Aadhaar, UPI, and financial systems to e…
11 Sept, 11:28 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
SEBI chairman says AI alerts not regulatory findings, human oversight essential
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey clarified that AI-generated alerts are not regulatory findings and emphasized the necessity of human oversight in enforcement decisions.
10 Sept, 09:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Nandan Nilekani outlines India’s asset tokenisation plans at fintech fest
Nandan Nilekani, co-architect of Aadhaar, highlighted the growing momentum for asset tokenisation in India at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
10 Sept, 09:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
RBI sets redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2019-20 Series X
The Reserve Bank of India announced the redemption price for premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019-20 Series X, effective September 11, 2026.
10 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Trump proposes $1.3 trillion payout if Republicans win midterms
President Trump has proposed a $1.3 trillion payout plan that would give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in the No…
10 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on banning minors from social media
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the Centre's response to a public interest litigation (PIL) petition demanding a ban on minors operating social media…
10 Sept, 05:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
NITI Aayog calls for deregulation to ease industry rules and permissions
NITI Aayog has urged the government to deregulate industries by reducing the complex web of rules, regulations, and permissions that currently restrict businesses and citizens.
10 Sept, 05:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
India prioritizes digital public infrastructure for BRICS cross-border payments
India, as the rotating chair of BRICS in 2026, is focusing on digital public infrastructure (DPI) to enhance cross-border payments among member states duri…
10 Sept, 05:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
NPCI chairman says AI agents can read intent but not approve UPI payments
Ajay Kumar Choudhary, non-executive chairman of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), stated on September 10 at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 i…
10 Sept, 03:29 pm IST