Meta has stepped up its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions with the launch of Muse Code. It is a dedicated AI coding agent, intensifying competition with rival developer tools from OpenAI and Anthropic. The new product, unveiled on Tuesday, is designed to help software developers write, edit,
More than half of Australian children and teenagers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for personal and social reasons, including seeking advice on health, emotions and everyday life decisions, according to new research released this week. The findings have renewed concerns over online privacy, misinformation
India’s UPI (Unified Payments Interface) transaction volumes in July 2026 rose 22% year-on-year to a record 23.66 billion. As per the data shared by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the total value of payments touched an all-time high of ₹29.88 lakh crore. The latest figures
Rajasthan is stepping up its fight against Type 1 diabetes by expanding Mission Madhuhari. It is a state-wide programme that combines artificial intelligence (AI), digital health tools and free essential care to improve treatment and long-term monitoring of patients. The initiative aims to strengthen early diagnosis,
The Union government is considering introducing merchant charges on certain Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, according to verified sources. If approved, the proposal would apply only to merchant payments and would not affect person-to-person (P2P) UPI transfers, which will continue to remain free. Read More |
Ashok Leyland is set to invest between ₹800 crore and ₹1,000 crore during FY27 to strengthen its electric mobility business, battery manufacturing capabilities and alternate-fuel vehicle technologies. The investment is broadly in line with the company’s ₹1,050 crore capital expenditure in the previous financial year, but
Adani Group has proposed investing nearly ₹1 trillion to build a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Odisha, marking one of the biggest private investments in India’s digital infrastructure sector. As part of the proposal, the conglomerate has sought around 250 acres of land
The Central government might propose changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, that could pave the way for Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions. Recently, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the amendment Bill in Parliament, giving the government the authority
Chennai is set to receive World Bank support for a new round of urban infrastructure projects as the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) grapples with a mounting debt burden of around ₹3,500 crore, limiting its ability to independently finance large-scale civic developments. A delegation from the
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has moved a key part of its semiconductor strategy to India by shifting chip assembly operations closer to the domestic market, as the engineering major looks to build a stronger presence in the global semiconductor supply chain. The move comes as India