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UPI Celebrates 10 Years as World's Largest Real-Time Payment Platform

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30 Apr 2026

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), launched in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India under the Reserve Bank of India, marks its 10th anniversary. UPI has grown exponentially, now processing over 24,162 crore transactions annually and exceeding a value of ₹314 lakh crore in FY 2025-26. With participation from over 700 banks, UPI accounts for 49% of the world's real-time payment volume. The platform drives both retail and significant fund transfers, positioning India as a global leader in digital payments.

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120th Issue of Sarvekshana Journal Released

The National Statistical Systems Training Academy, part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has published the 120th issue of its Sarvekshana journal. This bi-annual publication, respected for its academic rigor, features four technical papers on topics such as changes in inpatient care access in India and neural network

India to Launch Nationwide Mobile-Based Disaster Alert System

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia are set to launch a nationwide mobile-based disaster communication system on 2nd May 2026. Developed by the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority, the system aims to ensure rapid dissemination of emergency alerts

Department of Commerce Revises RoDTEP Schedules

The Department of Commerce has issued a notification revising the schedules under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme. These revisions align the RoDTEP tariff lines with the amended Customs Tariff structure, reducing classification ambiguities and facilitating smoother processing of export claims. Effective from May 1,

Lok Sabha Speaker Extends Buddha Purnima Greetings with Message of Enlightenment

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, on the eve of Buddha Purnima, shared a message of enlightenment and deep reflection on the teachings of Gautama Buddha. Urging citizens to pursue self-reflection, awareness, and compassion, Shri Birla emphasized the continued relevance of Buddha's Middle Path, the Four Noble Truths,

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120th Issue of Sarvekshana Journal Released

India to Launch Nationwide Mobile-Based Disaster Alert System

Department of Commerce Revises RoDTEP Schedules

Lok Sabha Speaker Extends Buddha Purnima Greetings with Message of Enlightenment