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Big tech firms cry foul over India’s new phone verification rules, cite privacy concern, costs

The proposed rules also call for inclusion of other key services such as online banking, shopping, education, and even physical stores, under the law for their use of telecom identifiers like mobile numbers, to identify or interact with users. Simply put, almost every digital service today—from chatting on WhatsApp to shopping on Amazon—uses telecom identifiers…

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Pakistan government fast-tracks crypto rollout; eyes mainstream integration: Report

Pakistan’s government is moving swiftly toward integrating cryptocurrency into its financial ecosystem, aiming to bring digital currencies into mainstream banking, forex operations, and gold trading, according to a Wednesday media report quoted by PTI.A high-level conference held Tuesday focused on incorporating digital currencies within the formal financial framework. Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) CEO Bilal Bin…

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    Vijender Singh turns ‘mentor’ for Indian boxers ahead of World Championships | Boxing News

    New Delhi: Indian boxer Vijender Singh during the felicitation ceremony of winners of the 2025 World Boxing Cup organised by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia) (PTI07_24_2025_000638A) New Delhi: Giving back to the sport which has given him so much joy in life, Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Vijender Singh…

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    ‘I’m against India vs Pakistan, PM Modi saying Operation Sindoor is on pause’: Ex-India cricketer slams Asia Cup 2025 fixture | Cricket News

    India vs Pakistan (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/Getty Images) Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has voiced strong opposition to the scheduled India vs Pakistan match in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, citing recent terror-related developments as the primary reason. The tournament, set to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, has already stirred…

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