Digital
NDTV launches Datafy for data-driven journalism
New platform uses AI and analytics to cut through noise in divided times.
MUMBAI: NDTV just dropped the mic on opinions because when facts hit harder than hot takes, even the debates start sweating. In an era where loud voices often drown out clear ones, NDTV has launched Datafy, a new platform dedicated to data-driven journalism and storytelling. Powered by big data science, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, Datafy aims to turn complex datasets into accessible, evidence-based narratives that rise above partisan noise.
The initiative places verified facts and rigorous analysis at the centre of public conversation, offering interactive dashboards, election trackers, economic deep-dives, policy breakdowns and global trend mapping. It will support NDTV’s coverage across broadcast and digital platforms on major stories in elections, economics, geopolitics, sports and beyond.
NDTV, CEO and editor-in-chief Rahul Kanwal said, “We are living through a period of extraordinary challenges and uncertainties, where opinion often overwhelms evidence. With Datafy, we are investing in advanced analytics and cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to distil meaning out of big data sets. Our responsibility is to provide our viewers clarity driven by verified facts, visualised in ways that give context and meaning to a story.”
NDTV senior editor Namrata Dadwal added, “Data-based storytelling is fundamental to modern journalism. When analysed responsibly and presented through powerful visualisations, it turns complexity into clarity. With Datafy, we are placing verified evidence at the centre of every story we tell.”
The launch reflects NDTV’s push to reinforce its journalism-first ethos amid hardening ideological lines and fragmented discourse. By making data the hero instead of just another prop, Datafy isn’t just adding another tool to the newsroom, it’s handing viewers a quiet, powerful filter in a world screaming for attention.
Digital
RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation cap for small digital fraud losses
RBI, customer bank and beneficiary bank will share payouts
NATIONAL: The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new compensation framework for small-value fraudulent electronic banking transactions, requiring the central bank, the customer’s bank and the beneficiary’s bank to share payouts to affected customers.
Under draft rules released on Friday, compensation will be capped at the lower of 85 per cent of the net loss amount or Rs 25,000 in cases where the gross loss from a fraudulent electronic transaction is up to Rs 50,000.
The proposal comes as regulators step up efforts to strengthen customer protection amid a rise in digital banking frauds.
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra had indicated during last month’s monetary policy announcement that the central bank planned to introduce a compensation framework for small-value digital frauds, allowing affected customers to claim relief once during their lifetime.
According to the draft guidelines, when the loss is below Rs 29,412, compensation of 85 per cent of the loss will be paid. Of this amount, 65 per cent will be borne by the RBI, while the customer’s bank and the beneficiary bank will contribute 10 per cent each.
For losses of Rs 29,412 or more but up to Rs 50,000, the compensation will be capped at Rs 25,000. In such cases, the RBI will contribute Rs 19,118, while the customer’s bank and the beneficiary bank will each contribute Rs 2,941.
If funds are later recovered after compensation has been paid, the customer’s bank must recalculate the payout based on the revised net loss and adjust the recovered amount accordingly.
Customers will be eligible for compensation only if they report the fraudulent transaction within five calendar days of its occurrence.
Complaints must be lodged both with the bank and through the National Cyber Crime reporting portal or the National Cyber Crime helpline. Banks must also confirm that the loss is bona fide under their internal processes.
Once a complaint is received, banks must compensate the customer within five calendar days, the draft rules state.
In joint accounts, only one account holder may submit a compensation claim.
The central bank has also proposed tightening transaction alerts by mandating instant SMS notifications for all electronic banking transactions above Rs 500. For transactions of up to Rs 500, banks may decide whether to send alerts based on internal policies.
Banks will not be allowed to charge customers for SMS messages sent to meet regulatory requirements or those used for promotional, marketing or customer awareness purposes.
The draft framework also calls for stronger oversight by requiring banks to periodically report complaints related to fraudulent electronic transactions to their boards or board-level committees. These reports must detail the number and value of cases across categories including card-present transactions, card-not-present transactions, internet banking, mobile banking and ATM transactions.
The RBI has invited public comments on the draft guidelines until 6 April, 2026. The rules are expected to take effect on 1 July, 2026 once finalised.
Banking officials say the proposed sharing of compensation between the RBI, the customer’s bank and the beneficiary bank is intended to increase vigilance across the digital payments ecosystem.
