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Why India desperately needs a ‘cure code’ for the QR code era
When the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched in 2016, many were doubting whether it would succeed and whether people would adopt it. But today, it is used by billions of people all over India. From a roadside vendor to a supermarket, parking to a five-star hotel, platform to a flight ticket, there are hardly any places in India where UPI has not penetrated.
Three innovative minds to showcase how ‘grassroots is green’ — on the other side of the globe…
Million Mutinies, a city-based initiative to enable innovators and startups, in collaboration with Rotary Bengaluru Disha, recently announced that three Grassroots Innovators from Andhra Pradhesh will represent India at the International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation and Technology Exposition (IPITEx) 2026, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 5 to 9 January 2026.
Industries Minister urges Centre to set up NIPER in Karnataka
Stating that Karnataka was at the forefront of science and pharmaceutical research, Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil recently urged the Union government to establish a unit of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in the State.
Let’s talk golf, not ‘gulf’
In an effort to make golf more inclusive and accessible, the BMW India Foundation has joined hands with The Golf Foundation to launch ‘Golf for Everyone’ — a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing golfing talent among underprivileged children.
Chief Economic Advisor speaks at BSE session on markets, in a growing India
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Ltd hosted a session titled Resilient Markets, Growing India: The Road Ahead for 2026 and Beyond, in New Delhi recently.
Bengaluru-Kacheguda Vande Bharat train to now stop at Hindupur
Union Minister of State for Railways, V. Somanna, recently flagged off the Kacheguda–Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express with an additional stoppage at Hindupur Railway Station and also dedicated the upgraded Chakarlapalli Railway Station to the nation.
Make-in-India reaches new heights, literally, with HAL’s Dhruv-NG. Here’s more…
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Tuesday successfully completed the maiden flight of its next-generation Advanced Light Helicopter, the Dhruv New Generation (Dhruv-NG), at its Helicopter Division in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone for India’s civil aviation and indigenous aerospace capabilities.
KSLTA honours Rohan Bopanna’s enduring legacy at Bengaluru felicitation
The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), in association with Serving Aces, hosted a special felicitation ceremony at the KSLTA Lawns here on Saturday to celebrate the extraordinary career and lasting legacy of Rohan Bopanna, India’s most successful and influential tennis professional.
MoS for Railways inspects work and facilities in Bidadi, Ramanagara
Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna recently conducted an inspection of Ramanagara Railway Station, which is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS).
How is India doing in FDI? Here’s a report…
The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) landscape has been evolving over the past few years, with India being one of the favourite destinations (15th rank) for FDI. This may be attributed to the FDI policies evolving over the years to boost the country’s investment appeal.
