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Unified Payments Interface (UPI) monthly transactions may hit a new recor
The festive spending wave, lower GST rates and greater digital adoption may push UPI transaction value past ₹28 lakh crore for October.
- Adani Group support plan: ₹ $3.9 billion mobilised despite US charges
Internal documents suggest the Indian government has orchestrated a support package for Adani amid US legal scrutiny — raising questions over transparency and fiscal prudence. - State Bank of India (SBI) digital banking services scheduled downtime
SBI announced a maintenance window on October 25 (early hours) during which UPI, IMPS, NEFT services will be temporarily unavailable. - India’s private-sector PMI slips to five-month low
The composite PMI dropped to 59.9 in October, with services growth decelerating — though still in expansion territory. Export demand weakened. - Mega rice conference in Delhi: Bharat International Rice Conference 2025
Scheduled for Oct 30-31, this event will bring together producers, exporters and policymakers to bolster India’s role in the global rice trade. - Top national headlines from daily roundup include: bus fire in Andhra Pradesh, Rajya Sabha voting in J&K, etc.
Among others: a bus fire in Kurnool district kills ~20, voting begins for RS seats from J&K, tribute paid by PM to Karpoori Thakur. - Tech/AI regulatory focus: Social media future and startup stories
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is considering mandatory declarations for AI-generated/modified content on social media. - Assembly headlines emphasise India-US trade deal nearing completion
India and the US are reportedly close to finalising broad terms of a bilateral trade agreement, having cleared most major issues. - Cultural/Community: “Emirates Loves India” event in Dubai
An event celebrating the Indian community in the UAE, scheduled for October 26 in Dubai’s Zabeel Park, underlining strong India-UAE ties. - Weather / potential cyclone alert for east coast
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 27; heavy rainfall and winds likely over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh.