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UPI Charges: Parliament Clears Way for Future MDR

Parliament has cleared an amendment allowing the Centre to reshape the zero-MDR framework for UPI and other notified digital payments. No new UPI charge has taken effect yet, while the government says customers will not directly bear MDR charges. India has moved closer to potentially introducing Merchant Discount Rate charges on some UPI merchant transactions after Parliament cleared changes to the law governing digital payment charges. The Taxation a

Money & Investments

07 Aug 2026 15:39 PM

UPI Charges: Parliament Clears Way for Future MDR

Parliament has cleared an amendment allowing the Centre to reshape the zero-MDR framework for UPI and other notified digital payments. No new UPI charge has taken effect yet, while the government says customers will not directly bear MDR charges. India has moved closer to potentially introducing Merchant Discount Rate charges on some UPI merchant transactions after Parliament cleared changes to the law governing digital payment charges. The Taxation a

Money & Investments

Aadhaar formats valid: UIDAI clarifies rule

UIDAI clarifies Aadhaar validity The Unique Identification Authority of India has clarified that all official forms of Aadhaar carry the same validity. This means Aadhaar Letter, e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar PVC Card, and Aadhaar available through the Aadhaar App can all be used as valid identity proof wherever Aadhaar is accepted. The clarification is important becaus

Government Policies

08 Jul 2026 17:30 PM

Aadhaar formats valid: UIDAI clarifies rule

UIDAI clarifies Aadhaar validity The Unique Identification Authority of India has clarified that all official forms of Aadhaar carry the same validity. This means Aadhaar Letter, e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar PVC Card, and Aadhaar available through the Aadhaar App can all be used as valid identity proof wherever Aadhaar is accepted. The clarification is important becaus

Government Policies

WhatsApp Username Feature On Hold In India

WhatsApp Username Feature Put On Hold In India Amid Fraud Concerns Meta-owned WhatsApp has received more time to respond to the Indian government’s notice over its proposed username feature. The messaging platform has also assured the Centre that the feature will not be rolled out in India until discussions with the government are completed. What Is The WhatsApp Username Feature? The proposed username feature will allow use

Internet & Technology

07 Jul 2026 16:17 PM

WhatsApp Username Feature On Hold In India

WhatsApp Username Feature Put On Hold In India Amid Fraud Concerns Meta-owned WhatsApp has received more time to respond to the Indian government’s notice over its proposed username feature. The messaging platform has also assured the Centre that the feature will not be rolled out in India until discussions with the government are completed. What Is The WhatsApp Username Feature? The proposed username feature will allow use

Internet & Technology

Aadhaar Email Update Free Till December 31, 2026: Check Details

Aadhaar Email Update Free Till December 31: Who Can Benefit Aadhaar users can now update their email address for free through the official Aadhaar mobile app. The Unique Identification Authority of India has waived the earlier ₹75 charge for updating Aadhaar-linked email IDs for a limited period. What Has Changed? The free email update facility started on July 1, 2026, and will remain available till December 31, 2026. Durin

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01 Jul 2026 13:51 PM

Aadhaar Email Update Free Till December 31, 2026: Check Details

Aadhaar Email Update Free Till December 31: Who Can Benefit Aadhaar users can now update their email address for free through the official Aadhaar mobile app. The Unique Identification Authority of India has waived the earlier ₹75 charge for updating Aadhaar-linked email IDs for a limited period. What Has Changed? The free email update facility started on July 1, 2026, and will remain available till December 31, 2026. Durin

Government Policies

India’s AI Data Centre Race Gets $30 Billion Push From AirTrunk

AirTrunk’s $30 Billion India Plan To Boost AI And Cloud Infrastructure AirTrunk’s massive India investment could give a major boost to AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure growth. Australian data centre company AirTrunk has announced a massive $30 billion investment plan for India, giving a major push to the country’s growing AI and cloud infrastructure sector. The company plans to develop around 5GW of new data centre capacity

Internet & Technology

05 Jun 2026 18:53 PM

India’s AI Data Centre Race Gets $30 Billion Push From AirTrunk

AirTrunk’s $30 Billion India Plan To Boost AI And Cloud Infrastructure AirTrunk’s massive India investment could give a major boost to AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure growth. Australian data centre company AirTrunk has announced a massive $30 billion investment plan for India, giving a major push to the country’s growing AI and cloud infrastructure sector. The company plans to develop around 5GW of new data centre capacity

Internet & Technology

Banned Online Money Games May Return as E-Sports, Govt Raises Concern

Govt Flags Risk of Banned Online Money Games Re-Entering as E-Sports The Indian government is increasing its vigilance to prevent banned online money gaming platforms from re-entering the market by presenting themselves as e-sports. Officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) have raised concerns that some companies may attempt to bypass regulations by slightly modifying their platforms while continuing similar business models.

Internet & Technology

05 May 2026 10:46 AM

Banned Online Money Games May Return as E-Sports, Govt Raises Concern

Govt Flags Risk of Banned Online Money Games Re-Entering as E-Sports The Indian government is increasing its vigilance to prevent banned online money gaming platforms from re-entering the market by presenting themselves as e-sports. Officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) have raised concerns that some companies may attempt to bypass regulations by slightly modifying their platforms while continuing similar business models.

Internet & Technology

Maharashtra Targets AI Leadership With ₹10,000 Cr Investment Plan

Maharashtra approves ₹10,000 crore AI policy to boost infrastructure, startups, jobs, and ethical AI growth. In a major push to strengthen its digital economy, the Maharashtra government has approved a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy with a proposed investment of ₹10,000 crore. Cleared on Wednesday, the policy focuses on building robust AI infrastructure, encouraging innovation, and promoting responsible governance across sectors. The

Government Policies

30 Apr 2026 12:25 PM

Maharashtra Targets AI Leadership With ₹10,000 Cr Investment Plan

Maharashtra approves ₹10,000 crore AI policy to boost infrastructure, startups, jobs, and ethical AI growth. In a major push to strengthen its digital economy, the Maharashtra government has approved a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy with a proposed investment of ₹10,000 crore. Cleared on Wednesday, the policy focuses on building robust AI infrastructure, encouraging innovation, and promoting responsible governance across sectors. The

Government Policies

India strengthens AI ties with Canada and Australia under ACITI

New Delhi: India is emerging as a central force in global artificial intelligence collaboration as Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, highlighted the rapid progress of trilateral cooperation between India, Canada and Australia. Speaking in the national capital, Solomon described the three democracies as natural partners in the AI domain, pointing to India’s growing technological capabilities and talent strength. The minister acknow

Global News

19 Feb 2026 23:32 PM

India strengthens AI ties with Canada and Australia under ACITI

New Delhi: India is emerging as a central force in global artificial intelligence collaboration as Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, highlighted the rapid progress of trilateral cooperation between India, Canada and Australia. Speaking in the national capital, Solomon described the three democracies as natural partners in the AI domain, pointing to India’s growing technological capabilities and talent strength. The minister acknow

Global News

PM Modi pushes for India to become AI powerhouse at 2026 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for India to emerge as a global leader in artificial intelligence, stressing that the country must move beyond merely using imported technologies and instead focus on developing its own advanced AI solutions. Speaking during the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Modi said the moment presents a major opportunity for India to shape the future of the global technology landscape. The high-profile summit, being hosted in the Global So

AI & Robotics

17 Feb 2026 21:26 PM

PM Modi pushes for India to become AI powerhouse at 2026 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for India to emerge as a global leader in artificial intelligence, stressing that the country must move beyond merely using imported technologies and instead focus on developing its own advanced AI solutions. Speaking during the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Modi said the moment presents a major opportunity for India to shape the future of the global technology landscape. The high-profile summit, being hosted in the Global So

AI & Robotics

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UPI Charges: Parliament Clears Way for Future MDR

UPI Charges: Parliament Clears Way for Future MDR

Aadhaar formats valid: UIDAI clarifies rule

Aadhaar formats valid: UIDAI clarifies rule

WhatsApp Username Feature On Hold In India

WhatsApp Username Feature On Hold In India

Aadhaar Email Update Free Till December 31, 2026: Check Details

Aadhaar Email Update Free Till December 31, 2026: Check Details

India’s AI Data Centre Race Gets $30 Billion Push From AirTrunk

India’s AI Data Centre Race Gets $30 Billion Push From AirTrunk

Banned Online Money Games May Return as E-Sports, Govt Raises Concern

Banned Online Money Games May Return as E-Sports, Govt Raises Concern

Maharashtra Targets AI Leadership With ₹10,000 Cr Investment Plan

Maharashtra Targets AI Leadership With ₹10,000 Cr Investment Plan

India strengthens AI ties with Canada and Australia under ACITI

India strengthens AI ties with Canada and Australia under ACITI

PM Modi pushes for India to become AI powerhouse at 2026 summit

PM Modi pushes for India to become AI powerhouse at 2026 summit

Artificial Lights Make Earth Shine Brighter At Night, Shows Space Data

Why India Should Introduce Competitive Programming Early

Claude AI Can Now Control Your Computer Remotely

India’s Path to the Semifinals: NRR Scenario and Qualification Chances Explained

Catch the IPL Vibe in Sarkaar with MSK Prasad and Cricket Experts on aha

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Ravi Teja Steps Out of Comfort Zone with Emotional Dramas

Rajinikanth Clarifies Stand On Vijay’s CM Victory And Stalin Meeting

CM Vijay Five Shows Rule Gives Relief To Tamil Cinema Theatres

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