April 30, 2026 6:16 PM

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Violence against civilians continues unabated across Balochistan: HRCB

In Pakistan, as violence against civilians continues unabated across Balochistan, leading human rights organisations have brought to light the extrajudicial killing of a man and the enforced disappearances of two women by Pakistani forces. The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) mentioned tha...

April 30, 2026 5:17 PM

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RBI exempts small NBFCs from registration and reserve fund rules

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has exempted non-deposit-taking Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) with an asset size of less than 1,000 crore rupees and not availing public funds from registration and reserve fund requirements from July 1, 2026.    The Apex Bank issued a circular in this regard ...

April 30, 2026 4:53 PM

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EC launches QR code photo ID system to secure counting centres

The Election Commission (EC) has introduced a QR code-based Photo Identity Card system through its ECINET platform to eliminate the possibility of any unauthorized person entering counting centres. The poll body has said that the initiative will come into effect from the 4th of May, during the count...

April 30, 2026 4:26 PM

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India Post Payments Bank announces launch of its SHG Savings Account

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) today announced the launch of its Self Help Group (SHG) Savings Account, a dedicated offering aimed at advancing financial inclusion and empowering women-led SHGs across rural India. The Ministry of Communications said that the account will provide a simple, accessibl...