UPI Maintains Strong Momentum as September Transactions Reach INR 29.37 Lakh Crore

New Delhi: India’s digital payments landscape continued to demonstrate strong momentum in September, with transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reaching ₹29.37 lakh crore, reflecting an 18% increase in transaction value compared with the same period a year earlier. The latest figures reinforce UPI’s growing importance in India’s payments…

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How the Brain Learns to Predict What to Fear Based on Past Experiences

 By Latha Devi  Rutgers researchers are revealing how the brain decides which sensory experiences previously associated with an adverse experience should trigger a fear response. When brain mechanisms for fear‑related decision-making break down, the learned fear response can drive maladaptive behaviors even when experiencing situations that don’t predict a threat.…

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India’s Manufacturing Sector Regains Momentum as September PMI Climbs to 55.1

New Delhi, Oct 1: India’s manufacturing sector regained momentum in September, supported by stronger domestic and international demand, higher new orders and a pickup in hiring. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.1 in September from 52.8 in August, marking the strongest improvement in manufacturing conditions…

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Odisha Clears INR 22,634-Crore Sovereign AI Infrastructure Project by SentraForge AI

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Odisha has approved a proposed ₹22,634-crore sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project by SentraForge AI, marking a major investment in the state’s emerging technology and high-performance computing ecosystem. The project was cleared by the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) at its 46th meeting, chaired by Chief Minister…

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