“Several Fake Videos of Mine”: Nirmala Sitharaman Flags Deepfake Threat, Warns of AI’s Darker Side
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised alarm over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology, revealing that several manipulated videos of her have been circulated online. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, Sitharaman said that while AI presents transformative opportunities for governance and finance, it also brings serious risks of […]
UPI Hits Historic 20 Billion Transactions in August, Transactions Worth ₹24.85 Lakh Crore
In a major milestone for India’s digital economy, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded over 20 billion transactions in August 2025, its highest-ever monthly volume since launch, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The surge marks a 34% year-on-year growth in transaction count and reflects the deepening role of […]