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The Print
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- Politics
- The Print
NSA slapped on absconding Congress councillor in Indore in ‘love jihad funding' case
Eighteen criminal cases are registered against Qadri in different police stations of the city, officials said. District Magistrate Ashish Singh has issued an order to arrest Congress councillor Anwar Qadri alias Dacoit under the NSA with the aim of maintaining public peace and law and order, he said. Indore, Jul 1 (PTI) The Indore district administration in Madhya Pradesh has issued an arrest order under the stringent National Security Act against a Congress councillor absconding in a case of indulging in a conspiracy to carry out religious conversion through monetary considerations, an official said on Tuesday. One of these cases was registered last month, in which the Congress councillor is accused of being involved in a conspiracy to convert people with the power of money. Officials said that a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) has also announced a reward of Rs 10,000 for the arrest of Qadri in this case. A police official said that two men in the city – Sahil Sheikh and Altaf Shah – had allegedly admitted during their police interrogation that Qadri had given them a total of Rs 3 lakh to convert girls by luring them into love traps and that they had spent this amount on the girls. Sheikh and Shah were arrested in separate cases on the charges of raping two girls and other charges. Based on the statements given by both of them, a case was registered against Qadri for his involvement in a conspiracy to convert people through money. After this case was registered, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had accused the Congress councillor of operating a 'love jihad' gang and demanded his arrest under the NSA. The term 'love jihad' is used by right-wing organisations to allege a concerted effort by Muslim men to convert Hindu women to Islam. PTI HWP MAS NP This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IDFC FIRST Bank Enables UPI for NRIs in 12 Countries Using International Numbers
Mumbai: In a move to ease digital transactions for overseas Indians, IDFC FIRST Bank has enabled its NRI customers in 12 countries to make UPI payments using their international mobile numbers. The feature, launched on Tuesday, allows real-time, INR-denominated payments directly from NRE or NRO accounts through the bank's mobile app or any UPI-enabled platform, without the need for an Indian SIM card or incurring transaction fees. The facility is available to IDFC FIRST Bank customers residing in Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, UK, and the US. NRIs can send and receive money using UPI IDs, QR codes, or mobile numbers, making everyday financial transactions like bill payments and fund transfers quicker and more convenient. 'This service empowers our NRI customers to transact in India with the same ease as domestic users,' said Ashish Singh, head – retail liabilities at IDFC FIRST Bank. 'Our aim is to simplify banking, regardless of geography.' This development comes after the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) issued a circular in Jan 2023 allowing UPI access for NRIs using international mobile numbers. Member banks were mandated to implement the feature by Apr 30, 2023. Initially, the facility was permitted in 10 countries including the US, UK, Singapore, and UAE, later expanding to include others like France and Malaysia. T he accounts used must be KYC-compliant, and all transactions must follow RBI and FEMA regulations. Banks are also responsible for conducting anti-money laundering and compliance checks. With this move, IDFC FIRST Bank joins other major banks like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Federal Bank in rolling out UPI access for NRIs. The facility eliminates the need for NRIs to retain an Indian mobile number, significantly lowering the cost and complexity of managing finances from abroad. This initiative is part of the bank's broader digital-first approach, which has helped it grow its customer base to 35.5 million. The bank's mobile app, which ranks among the top globally for customer experience, plays a key role in delivering secure, seamless digital banking services to users worldwide. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Wire
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Wire
IDFC FIRST Bank Introduces UPI Services for NRI Customers Across 12 Countries
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India IDFC FIRST Bank today announced that Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers of the bank can now make UPI payments using their international mobile numbers. NRIs can now make real-time UPI payments from their NRE or NRO accounts with IDFC FIRST Bank through the Bank's mobile application, without incurring any charges. Additionally, they have the flexibility to link their IDFC FIRST Bank accounts to other UPI-enabled applications. This facility is available to all IDFC FIRST Bank NRI customers from 12 countries Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and the USA - for INR-denominated transactions within India. With this new feature, IDFC FIRST Bank has seamlessly integrated UPI payments into its digital banking platform for NRIs, enhancing convenience and accessibility. The NRI customers can now send and receive money instantly using QR codes, UPI IDs, or mobile numbers. This allows the Bank to empower its NRI customers to manage their finances with the same ease and security as domestic customers. Key Benefits: • No Indian SIM Required: Use your international mobile number linked with NRE/NRO account • Instant Transactions: Send & receive money or pay bills using QR codes/ UPI IDs/ mobile number • Zero Transaction Fees: Enjoy UPI payments without incurring any charges. • Secure and Reliable: Enjoy the same level of security standards as domestic UPI Ashish Singh, Head Retail Liabilities, "Our vision has always been to simplify and enhance banking, making it accessible no matter where our customers are located. The launch of UPI services on international mobile numbers is a testament to our commitment to innovation, and catering to the unique needs of the NRI diaspora." NRIs can use the UPI facility even while being abroad, provided the payments are for transactions within India. Such transactions do not attract any foreign exchange charges. 3 Simple Steps to enable UPI Transactions and make payments: Step 1: Login to the IDFC FIRST Bank app and click 'PAY' Step 2: Link Bank Account Step 3: Create UPI ID to start making payments. About the Bank IDFC FIRST Bank is a fast growing, new age Private Sector Bank created in India with a vision of building a world-class Bank in India, focused on Ethical, Digital, and Social Good Banking. The Bank has 35.5 million live customers, a customer deposit base of Rs. 2,42,543 crores and loans and advances of Rs. 2,41,926 crores, spread over 60,000 cities, towns, and villages across India. It has 1,002 branches but is built as a digital first Bank in scale, scope, and approach. Its customer deposits are growing at 25.2% YoY and Loans & Advances growing by 20.4% YoY (March 31, 2025) based on friendly user digital interface, ethical approach, customer friendly products, strong brand, and high corporate governance. Its technology stack is built on advanced technology using cloud native experience layer, microservices led architecture, and powered by advanced data platform, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. Its mobile App is rated 4.9 on Google Playstore with 30 million downloads and 1.7 million ratings and 4.8 on Appstore with 1.86 lakh downloads and 1.5 lakh ratings. The App is rated #1 in India and #4 App in the world by The Forrester Digital Experience Review™: Global Mobile Banking Apps, Q4 2024 for prioritising Customers' financial well-being, comprehensive suite of financial management features, and personalized financial insights, providing educational resources and expert guidance through its Financial Wellness Corner and IDFC First Academy. The 7 Core Principles of IDFC FIRST Bank 1. Vision: Building a world-class Bank in India, focused on Ethical, Digital, and Social Good Banking. 2. Universal Bank: IDFC FIRST Bank is a Universal Bank, offering a comprehensive range of services, including Retail, MSME, Rural, Startups, Corporate Banking, Cash Management, Wealth Management, Deposits, Government Banking, Working Capital, Trade Finance, and Treasury solutions. 3. Ethical Banking: The Bank adheres to a "Near and Dear" test, ensuring its products are so customer-friendly that employees can confidently recommend them to loved ones. The Bank is committed to doing right by customers even when no one is watching and believes that income earned unethically is not worth earning. So, the Bank has simplified descriptions, calculations, and legal jargon to avoid confusing customers and offers 'ZERO FEE Banking' on all savings account services, including SMS alerts, IMPS, RTGS, NEFT, cash deposits, non-home branch access, ATM withdrawals, cheque books, Demand Drafts, Pay Orders, duplicate statements, and other commonly charged services. It is the first and only bank in India to do so. 4. Customer Friendly Banking: IDFC FIRST Bank credits interest monthly on savings accounts. For credit cards, it offers lifetime-free cards with no minimum spend conditions, non-expiring reward points, zero interest on ATM cash withdrawals, and dynamic low APR. Any applicable fees are transparent and clearly explained. 5. Digital Banking: The Bank's modern technology stack delivers high-quality services across mobile, branch, internet banking, call centres, and relationship managers. 6. Social Good Banking: The Bank is financially inclusive with high asset quality. It has financed over 38 million customers, including 16 million lifestyle improvement loans, 15 million loans to 4.3 million women entrepreneurs, 6.5 million vehicle loans, 1 million sanitation loans, 1 million livelihood loans, 300,000 SME loans, and 100,000 home loans. 7. ESG: The Bank holds high ESG scores, reflecting its commitment to financial inclusion and social responsibility. To View the Image, Click on the Link Below: Steps for NRI Customers to activate UPI (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
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Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
IDFC FIRST Bank launches UPI for Indians in 12 countries: How service works
IDFC FIRST Bank has rolled out UPI services for Indians in 12 countries, enabling them to use the digital platform to make payments in India without needing domestic SIM cards or incurring any transaction charges. Diaspora members can use the service by linking their international mobile numbers to NRE/ NRO accounts in India. 'Our vision has always been to simplify and enhance banking, making it accessible no matter where our customers are located,' said Ashish Singh, head of retail liabilities at IDFC FIRST Bank, in a press statement. How it works Using the IDFC FIRST Bank app, NRIs can: Send and receive money using QR codes, UPI IDs, or mobile numbers Pay Indian utility bills or transfer funds to friends and family Complete transactions instantly with zero fees UPI for NRIs: Log in to IDFC FIRST Bank app Link your NRE (Non-Resident External) or NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) account Create a UPI ID and start paying This move follows a decision by the National Payments Corporation of India, which operates UPI (Unified Payments Interface), to extend the digital payments service to NRIs by using international mobile numbers. The feature is live for Indians living in Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, UK, and USA. Other banks and apps also support UPI for NRIs A clutch of other Indian banks already offers this facility. These include State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, among others, according to the NPCI's official list of 'UPI for NRIs - Live Members'. Popular UPI apps that support international mobile numbers for NRI transactions include: BHIM PhonePe FedMobile (Federal Bank) iMobile (ICICI Bank) BHIM IndusPay (IndusInd Bank) SIB Mirror+ (South Indian Bank) BHIM AU (AU Small Finance Bank) These apps allow NRIs to access UPI from abroad as long as the payments are for transactions within India. With no requirement for an Indian SIM and zero transaction charges, UPI for NRIs adds convenience, security, and cost-effectiveness to international banking. Transactions are settled in Indian rupee and do not attract foreign exchange fees, making it ideal for regular India-based payments. For those without NRE/NRO accounts, NPCI's UPI ONE WORLD initiative offers prepaid UPI wallets for international visitors to India, another step toward globalizing India's digital payments system.
News18
25-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Use UPI With International SIMs Cards From These 12 Countries For Free Of Cost; Know How
Last Updated: NRI customers of this Bank can now make UPI payments in India using their international mobile numbers; Here's how UPI Transactions From International Numbers: Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers of IDFC First Bank can now make UPI payments in India using their international mobile numbers, without any additional charges. This new feature is available to all NRE and NRO account holders from 12 countries: Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United Kingdom, and the United States of America (USA). UPI on International Numbers—No Indian SIM Required According to a press release dated June 25, 2025, IDFC First Bank announced that its NRI customers can link their NRE or NRO accounts to any UPI-enabled app, such as Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and others, using their international mobile numbers. For example, an IDFC First Bank customer living in Dubai with an Etisalat or Du SIM can now make UPI payments in India directly through Google Pay, provided they hold an NRE or NRO account with the bank. Key Features of the New UPI Facility The new service is designed to help NRIs manage their India-based finances with greater ease and security. Here are the highlights: The feature supports INR-denominated transactions within India and ensures that NRIs are not charged any foreign exchange fees while transacting from abroad. How to Set Up UPI with International Number (IDFC First Bank App) Step 3: Create a UPI ID and begin making payments Ashish Singh, Head of Retail Liabilities at IDFC First Bank, said: 'Our vision has always been to simplify and enhance banking, making it accessible no matter where our customers are located. The launch of UPI services on international mobile numbers is a testament to our commitment to innovation and catering to the unique needs of the NRI diaspora." This latest feature strengthens IDFC First Bank's offerings for overseas Indians, enabling seamless digital transactions without the need for an Indian mobile number. First Published:
