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News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
Maldives' Muizzu Calls India 'Closest, Most Trusted Ally', Praises PM Modi's Crisis Support
Last Updated: The remarks were made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the Maldives, where the two leaders met at the Presidential Office in Male. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday described India as his country's 'closest and most trusted partner," marking a significant shift in tone after previously leading the 'India Out' campaign. The remarks were made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the Maldives, where the two leaders met at the Presidential Office in Male. President Muizzu appreciated India's commitment to being the First Responder for the island nation when it came to dealing with any crisis. 'India has long stood as the Maldives's closest and most trusted partner. Our collaboration spans a wide range of areas, from security and trade to healthcare, education and beyond, touching the everyday lives of our citizens," he said. President Muizzu also hosted an official banquet in honour of Prime Minister Modi and praised his leadership. During their discussions, the leaders explored avenues of cooperation across development, infrastructure, climate action, healthcare, and capacity building. The two leaders emphasised the need to further strengthen defence and maritime security cooperation, acknowledging ongoing collaboration under the Colombo Security Conclave. Stressing the potential of the digital economy—particularly for boosting tourism—he welcomed recent agreements on the adoption of UPI, acceptance of RuPay cards, and local currency trade. Both leaders underlined that the close development partnership between India and the Maldives continues to deepen already strong people-to-people connections. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India–Maldives Ties: 8 key pacts inked in PM Modi-Muizzu meet; UPI, debt relief, fisheries, FTA on table
ANI photo India and the Maldives on Friday exchanged eight important agreements covering debt repayment, fisheries, digital payments, and a new Line of Credit worth Rs 4,850 crore, during PM Narendra Modi's visit to Malé. In the presence of PM Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a stronger economic and maritime partnership. India agreed to ease Maldives' loan repayment burden by 40%, and push digital ties through UPI, RuPay and local currency trade. PM Modi also handed over 3,300 social housing units, vehicles for security forces, and medical aid kits. He and President Muizzu jointly inaugurated infrastructure projects and pledged cooperation on climate, disaster risk, and renewable energy. The visit also marked 60 years of Maldives' independence and India-Maldives diplomatic ties. PM Modi called the agreements a reflection of India's 'Neighbourhood First' approach and long-standing friendship with the island nation.
Mint
7 days ago
- Business
- Mint
PhonePe rolls out two co-branded credit cards with SBI
Fintech firm PhonePe has rolled out two cobranded credit cards in partnership with SBI Card, largest pure-play credit card issuer. The two new products are PhonePe SBI Card Purple and PhonePe SBI Card Select Black. This marks the second such partnership by PhonePe after its earlier tie-up with HDFC Bank. These credit cards are issued on the RuPay and Visa networks, and are looking to broaden formal credit access while offering rewards on everyday spends. RuPay variants are UPI linkable, enabling seamless use across millions of merchants nationwide, while the Visa cards can be tokenised on the PhonePe app for secure digital use. Targeting the rising demand for integrated credit and payments, the PhonePe SBI Cards offer accelerated reward points on groceries, travel, utility payments, insurance premiums and in-app PhonePe transactions. The Select Black card, positioned as a premium variant, offers up to 10 per cent value back on PhonePe and Pincode app spends and 5 per cent on other online transactions. Purple cardholders can earn up to 3 per cent and 2 per cent respectively on the same categories. Additional benefits include welcome e-gift vouchers — ₹ 1,500 for Select Black and ₹ 500 for Purple — alongside annual travel vouchers, fuel surcharge waivers and complimentary domestic lounge access. In another news, PhonePe named former Meta India public policy head Shivnath Thukral as its vice president for public policy and government affairs. "Shivnath will be responsible for leading PhonePe's external engagement and discussions with policy makers and regulators," the company said in a statement, adding that he would work closely with founders Sameer Nigam and Rahul Chari. Disclaimer: Mint has a tie-up with fintechs for providing credit, you will need to share your information if you apply. These tie-ups do not influence our editorial content. This article only intends to educate and spread awareness about credit needs like loans, credit cards and credit score. Mint does not promote or encourage taking credit as it comes with a set of risks such as high interest rates, hidden charges, etc. We advise investors to discuss with certified experts before taking any credit.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
SSC CHSL exam 2025 correction window date postponed: Check details here
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially postponed the opening of the correction window for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level examination. Initially scheduled to begin on July 23, the correction facility will now be made active from July 25 to 26, 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Candidates can check the official notice as issued on the website, . According to the revised notification, candidates will be permitted to edit and re-submit their application forms twice during this correction window. However, a uniform correction fee structure has been introduced: ₹200 will be charged for the first correction and re-submission ₹500 will be charged for the second correction and re-submission The correction charges are applicable to all candidates, regardless of their category or gender. These fees must be paid online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay). SSC CHSL exam 2025 : Steps to make corrections Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to make corrections in the SSC CHSL exam form 2025: Visit the official SSC website at Log in using your credentials via the login link. Access your application form. Review the submitted information and make necessary corrections. Pay the applicable correction fee through the available online payment options. Submit the corrected form and download the confirmation page. Retain a printout for future reference. SSC CHSL exam 2025: What this means for students With lakhs of aspirants appearing for SSC CHSL each year, the correction window serves as a crucial opportunity to fix inadvertent mistakes, ranging from typographical errors to incorrect category declarations, which could otherwise lead to rejection or disqualification at a later stage. Candidates are strongly advised to review their entries meticulously before submitting the final corrected version. Candidates can click on the link provided to download the official notice regarding postponement of SSC CHSL application edit window. For the latest updates and official notices, applicants are encouraged to regularly visit the SSC website.
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Business Standard
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
New PhonePe SBI Card offer up to 10% back on groceries, bills, travel
SBI Card, one of India's largest credit card issuers, has partnered with fintech giant PhonePe to launch two co-branded credit cards: PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE and PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK. These cards offer generous rewards on everyday spends, exclusive benefits, and seamless app-based integration. The cards are available on RuPay and VISA networks, with RuPay cards also supporting UPI payments — a key feature for PhonePe's 63 crore users. What is in it for you? PhonePe SBI Credit Card SELECT BLACK Welcome Benefit: Reward Benefits: Accelerated Rewards on PhonePe and Pincode Platform: Earn up to 10% value back as reward points on in-app transactions Accelerated Rewards on Online Spends: Earn up to 5% value back as reward points on online spends Base Rewards: Earn up to 1% value back as reward points on all other eligible spends Milestone Benefits: Enjoy a travel voucher worth ₹5,000 on achieving annual spends of ₹5,00,000 Spend Based Reversal Reversal of renewal fee on achieving spends of ₹3,00,000 in the previous year Fuel Surcharge waiver 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹500 to ₹4000. Maximum waiver of ₹250 in a statement cycle Lounge Benefits: 4 domestic lounge access in a year (1 per quarter) Complimentary Priority Pass membership for international lounge access PhonePe SBI Credit Card PURPLE Welcome Benefit: ₹500 PhonePe e-gift voucher on joining fee payment Reward Benefits: Accelerated Rewards on PhonePe and Pincode Platform: Earn up to 3% value back as reward points on in-app transactions Accelerated Rewards on Online Spends: Earn up to 2% value back as reward points on online spends Base Rewards: Earn up to 1% value back as reward points on all other eligible spends Milestone Benefits: Enjoy a travel voucher worth ₹3,000 on achieving annual spends of ₹3,00,000 Spend Based Reversal Reversal of renewal fee on achieving spends of ₹1,00,000 in the previous year Fuel Surcharge waiver 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹500 to ₹3000. Maximum waiver of ₹100 in a statement cycle All reward points can be used to pay credit card bills or redeemed for e-gift vouchers through the SBI Card redemption catalogue. The application, usage, and management of both cards are embedded directly within the PhonePe app, streamlining the credit experience from onboarding to repayments. If you frequently use PhonePe for utility bills, shopping, groceries, or travel bookings, these co-branded cards can bring you real savings through rewards, welcome vouchers, milestone benefits, and travel perks — especially if you spend strategically to meet thresholds. Before applying: Evaluate whether your spending patterns align with the card's reward structure. Choose the right variant (PURPLE vs. SELECT BLACK) based on expected annual spend. Note: Reward redemption is limited to SBI Card's catalogue or bill payments — not cash. "Digital payments in India are experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing convenience and accessibility of digital platforms. Our strategic partnership with PhonePe is a significant step towards further popularising credit card usage, by combining SBI Card's deep domain expertise and PhonePe's extensive digital network," said Salila Pande, MD & CEO, SBI Card. The PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK offers a ₹1,500 welcome e-gift voucher upon joining fee payment of ₹1,499. It provides up to 10% value back as reward points on PhonePe and Pincode app spends, up to 5% value back as reward points on all other online merchant spends, and 1% value back as reward points on all other eligible spends. The PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE offers a ₹500 welcome e-gift voucher upon joining fee payment of ₹499. It includes up to 3% value back as reward points on PhonePe and Pincode app spends, 2% value back as reward points on all other online transactions, and 1% value back as reward points on all other eligible spends. All these reward points can be redeemed to settle outstanding credit card bills or avail e-gift vouchers from SBI Card redemption catalogue. In addition to rewards, both credit cards feature significant milestones and travel benefits. PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK cardholders will receive a ₹5,000 travel voucher upon reaching ₹5,00,000 in annual spends. Customers can also enjoy four complimentary domestic lounge visits per year (one per quarter), along with Complimentary Priority Pass membership for international lounge access. The PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE offers a ₹3,000 travel voucher on achieving ₹3,00,000 in annual spends. Both credit cards also include a 1% fuel surcharge waiver.
