Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

UPI Transactions Skyrocket, Marking Digital Payment Surge

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has seen a significant surge in its transaction value and volume in September. The data released by NPCI on Tuesday revealed that UPI transactions reached a remarkable value of Rs 20.64 lakh crore, marking a 31% year-on-year increase. Oct 1, 2024
2,500 new Indian sign language terms helping persons with disabilities

India Introduces 2,500 New Sign Language Terms

India has taken a significant step towards inclusivity and empowerment by introducing 2,500 new Indian Sign Language (ISL) terms. These terms, which span across various academic fields such as mathematics and science, aim to enhance the existing ISL dictionary and support education for the deaf community. Sep 29, 2024
markets, sensex

Post-Covid Investment Trends: Regular Returns and Tax Benefits Take Center Stage

The Covid-19 pandemic has shifted investment trends towards regular returns, tax benefits, and degree of returns, according to a report by the PHD Research Bureau, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and JIIMS, Rohini. The report analyzed investment behaviors over a four-year period, considering six financial instruments - mutual funds, bonds, stocks, derivatives, gold, and real estate. Sep 23, 2024
Microsoft to reopen meltdown nuclear plant for AI energy needs

Tech Giant Taps Nuclear Power for AI Operations

Microsoft and Constellation Energy announced a groundbreaking deal to reopen the partially melted-down Three Mile Island nuclear plant, with the tech giant purchasing all the power for 20 years after the restart. Sep 21, 2024