UIDAI unveils Aadhaar-based authentication framework for cooperative banks

IANS | August 21, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Thursday rolled out a new framework to onboard cooperative banks and enable them to deliver Aadhaar-based authentication services to mark the International Year of Cooperatives, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on Thursday.

6G roadmap: India establishes 100 5G labs for capacity building

IANS | August 21, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The government has established 100 5G labs at academic institutions across India for capacity building and for creating a 6G-ready academic and startup ecosystem in the country, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

Indian stock market ends higher amid GST rate overhaul

IANS | August 21, 2025 4:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) The Indian equity indices settled the session with slight gain on Thursday, continuing the rally for the fourth consecutive day. The session remained range-bound amid mixed reaction-value buying and profit booking at the same time.