India’s UPI payment system is forging ahead

IANS | September 27, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The UPI payments system, operated by the National Payments Corporation of India, is the world’s largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume, according to an IMF report.

India advances quantum computing capability with indigenous cryogenic initiative

IANS | September 27, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) In a major boost to India's quantum technology ambitions, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered into its first high-value deep-tech project agreement under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme with Zero mK India Private Limited, a startup based in Alwar, Rajasthan.

India’s renewable energy hub Khavda gets its own pin code

IANS | September 27, 2026 11:58 AM

Ahmedabad, Sep 27 (IANS) Giving India’s renewable energy hub a distinct geographic identity, the Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Kutch, Gujarat, has been assigned a dedicated postal index number (PIN) code — 370246 — along with its own India Post delivery office.

Rabi season: Govt to focus on strengthening Centre–State coordination

IANS | September 27, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The government on Sunday said that a two-day conference next week will focus on strengthening Centre–State coordination and evolving a coordinated, outcome-oriented strategy for enhancing agricultural production, productivity, sustainability and farmers’ incomes.