Source: TH Context: A three-day inception workshop on “Catalysing Transitions to Low-Emission Rice-Based Systems in Kerala” has begun at the College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara, marking a significant step towards climate-resilient and sustainable rice cultivation in the State. Organisers and Partners The event is jointly organised by: The initiative forms part of the Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernization Project (KERA), implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare with World Bank support. Objectives of the Programme
KisanKraft Launches Nationwide Campaign to Promote Dry Direct Seeded Rice (DDSR) Technology
Source: BL Context: Agricultural equipment manufacturer KisanKraft Ltd. has announced a nationwide awareness and education campaign to promote its Dry Direct Seeded Rice (DDSR) technology. The initiative will begin on October 10, 2025, from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, and continue until December 2025, covering 10 states across India. About DDSR Technology Key Benefits
Gnani.ai Launches Self-Cloned Digital Human at Global Fintech Fest 2025
Source: FE Context: At the Global Fintech Fest 2025, Gnani.ai, a leading Indian conversational AI company, unveiled a self-cloned Digital Human, marking a major leap in human–AI interaction. The innovation aims to humanize digital communication through realistic, multilingual avatars for financial and enterprise applications. About the Digital Human Key Features
Aditya Birla Capital Launches AI-Powered Personal Finance Assistant “SimpliFi”
Source: BL Context: Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (ABCL), a leading diversified financial services group, has launched “SimpliFi”, an AI-powered personal finance assistant on its omnichannel D2C platform — ABCD, to enhance customer experience through personalized financial guidance. About SimpliFi Key Features
Nobel Chemistry Prize 2025
Source: TOI Context: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (Australia/UK), and Omar Yaghi (Jordan/US) for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) — a new class of molecular materials with extraordinary porosity and versatile applications. About MOFs Laureates Name Affiliation Nationality Susumu Kitagawa Kyoto University, Japan Japanese Richard Robson University of Melbourne, Australia British-born, Australian Omar Yaghi University of California, Berkeley, USA Jordanian-American
RBI Advisories and Public Communication (“RBI Kehta Hai”)
Source: BL Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) often issues advisories to citizens, banks, and financial institutions to promote financial awareness, safety, and compliance. Recently, it emphasized the importance of following only verified communication channels, such as WhatsApp and official websites, to prevent misinformation and fraud. Key Points from RBI’s Communication
NPCI and PayPal Partner to Integrate UPI with Global PayPal World Platform
Source: BS Context: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and PayPal announced a major global partnership to integrate India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with PayPal World, a new interoperable platform connecting payment systems and digital wallets across countries. The announcement was made at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai. Key Highlights:
IRDAI Issues New Guidelines Mandating Board-Approved Anti-Fraud Policy for Insurers
Source: BL Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced the Insurance Fraud Monitoring Framework Guidelines, 2025, requiring all insurers to adopt a board-approved Anti-Fraud Policy to strengthen fraud prevention and risk management practices across the insurance sector. Key Highlights:
RBI Consolidates 9,000 Regulatory Circulars into 238 Master Circulars
Source: BS Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major consolidation of its regulatory framework, streamlining thousands of circulars into a simplified structure to enhance clarity, accessibility, and compliance ease for regulated entities. Key Highlights:
RBI Suggests Overhaul of EPFO’s Investment and Accounting Framework
Source: BS Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised the Central Government to introduce reforms in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to strengthen its investment management, accounting systems, and governance structure. The recommendations come as the EPFO continues to declare annual interest rates significantly higher than prevailing government bond yields, creating long-term sustainability risks. Background: RBI’s Recommendations:
