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11. UPI Transactions Jump 27% To 20.39 Billion In February, Daily Volumes & Global Reach Continue To Rise
- In February, UPI processed 20.39 billion transactions across India, recording a 27% year-on-year increase in volumes, though slightly lower than January’s 21.70 billion transactions, according to NPCI data released On March 1, 2026.
- The Unified Payments Interface, operated by the National Payments Corporation of India, achieved growth through expanding merchant adoption and rising higher-value transactions, signalling structural digital payment expansion, according to industry executives including fintech cofounder Siddharth Mehta.
- Transaction value rose 22% year-on-year to Rs 26.84 lakh crore but declined 5.2% month-on-month from Rs 28.33 lakh crore in January, which had three additional days. Average daily transactions reached a record 728 million in February.
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12. PM inaugurates first semiconductor plant: ‘Look what a Gujju can do with Re 1…’
- On February 28, 2026, Prime Minister of India inaugurated Micron Technology’s Rs 22,516 crore semiconductor Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking India’s first semiconductor manufacturing plant under the Semicon India programme.
- PM and US Ambassador Sergio Gor attended the event. Micron Technology invested Rs 22,516 crore to establish the facility, reflecting strong India-US cooperation and accelerating India’s integration into the global semiconductor supply chain.
- The plant will manufacture SSD storage devices, DRAM and NAND products. It is expected to create an industrial ecosystem in Sanand. The government has approved 10 semiconductor projects, with more units set to begin production in Noida, Assam, Odisha and Punjab.
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13. Presidency University ties up with University of Birmingham
- Presidency University signed an MoU with the University of Birmingham. The tie-up will lead to collaborations between the two institutes and students' exchange programmes, aimed at excelling in the fields of economics, finance and governance.
- The partnership will initially focus on economics, finance, and governance with potential expansion into other social science disciplines.
- It includes opportunities for students to pursue postgraduate courses abroad such as MSc in economics, financial economics, and programs in money, banking & finance, as well as possible scholarships and development of new courses like MSc in big data and analytics.
14. Indian university signs MoU with American university for research opportunities
- Delhi Technological University (DTU) and the University of Houston (UH) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to intensify academic and research collaboration.
- The agreement will be extended in 2030, if needed, with the view of facilitating knowledge exchange, collaborative research, and increased opportunities for students. Students will also enjoy paid internships and cooperative placements provided by the host institution.
- Under this collaboration, UH and DTU will engage in collaborative educational and research activities. Scholars and faculty will be able to participate in research exchanges, exchange academic publications, and work together on scholarly projects.
- It has also collaborated with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations to advance Tamil language and culture.
15. Dhirubhai Ambani University School of Law signs MoU with International Law Institute Washington DC
- The Dhirubhai Ambani University - School of Law has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Law Institute (ILI), Washington DC, for international legal training and development.
- The MoU signifies a robust academic partnership grounded in mutual collaboration, knowledge exchange, and a shared commitment to excellence in legal education, international development, and capacity building.
- As part of the MoU, the institutions have committed to advancing a wide array of cooperative initiatives, including, student and professional exchange programs to offer immersive international learning experiences, faculty exchange and visiting scholar opportunities to promote cross-border academic collaboration.
- Joint technical assistance projects for governments and institutions in need of legal expertise. Collaborative capacity-building programs aimed at public and private sector leaders.
16. Kerala signs MoUs with 47 global universities, ushering in new era of academic exchange
- In a major academic development, six universities in Kerala have signed agreements with 47 universities from 40 countries to facilitate student higher education, research and faculty exchange programmes.
- Partner institutions include universities from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Russia, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland and Germany.
- As per the agreements, the respective universities are expected to cover the academic expenses of both students and faculty members. However, Kerala’s universities are currently unable to bear these costs due to ongoing financial constraints, and they are also struggling to raise funds independently.
- Kerala University is at the forefront when it comes to signing MoUs with foreign universities, having entered into agreements with 22 international institutions.
17. JGU signs MoUs with two colleges of Cambridge University for study abroad programmes
- OP Jindal Global University (JGU) has signed a formal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Lucy Cavendish College and Murray Edwards College, two colleges at the University of Cambridge.
- The MoUs were signed on July 1 and July 2, 2025, during a high-level academic delegation visit by JGU to the University of Cambridge and mark a significant step aimed at deepening international academic partnerships and advancing global higher education cooperation.
- The agreements focus on promoting educational innovation, access, diversity, and inclusive excellence, which are shared values that form the foundation of this collaboration.
- As part of the first phase of the collaboration, JGU will launch two Short-Term Study Abroad Programmes (STSAPs): ‘Commercial Laws and Corporate Governance’ (to be hosted at Lucy Cavendish College), and; ‘The Era of FinTech: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Inclusion’ (to be hosted at Murray Edwards College).
18. IIT Kanpur and Vietnam National University Sign MoU to Boost Research, AI, and Innovation
- In a move to deepen international academic cooperation, IIT Kanpur and Vietnam National University (VNU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance research collaboration and academic exchange.
- Signed on September 18, 2025, the partnership represents a new phase in India–Vietnam educational ties, focusing heavily on cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), smart cities, and drone innovation.
- This Indo-Vietnam partnership is expected to foster reciprocal knowledge exchange, encourage joint research initiatives, and support capacity-building among students, faculty, and researchers at both institutions.
- The collaboration aligns with India’s growing educational diplomacy in Southeast Asia and supports its Act East Policy. For Vietnam, partnering with an IIT like Kanpur enhances access to advanced technical expertise and AI research leadership.
19. CCSU Meerut और वियतनाम के विश्वविद्यालय ने की बड़ी पहल, दोनों के छात्र और शिक्षक मिलकर करेंगे काम
- चौधरी चरण सिंह विश्वविद्यालय और वियतनाम के यूनिवर्सिटी आफ इकोनोमिक्स एंड फाइनेंस व ह्यूटेक यूनिवर्सिटी आफ टेक्नोलोजी हो ची मिन्ह सिटी के बीच समझौता ज्ञापनों पर हस्ताक्षर हुआ है।
- राजभवन में राज्यपाल आनंदी बेन पटेल की अध्यक्षता में हुए इस एमओयू के अंतर्गत विश्वविद्यालय के अध्यापकों, शोधकर्ताओं व विद्यार्थियों के लिए विनिमय कार्यक्रम (एक्सचेंज प्रोग्राम), संयुक्त शोध गतिविधियां, स्थानीय व वैश्विक मांग के अनुसार पाठ्यक्रम विकास, डुएल डिग्री, ज्वाइंट डिग्री, शैक्षणिक सामग्री प्रकाशन, विविध सेमिनार व अकादमिक बैठकों में सहभागिता और शार्ट टर्म अकादमिक कार्यक्रमों में सहयोग के रास्ते खुलेंगे।
- यह एमओयू भारत-वियतनाम मैत्री संबंधों को सुदृढ़ करने के साथ-साथ छात्रों, शिक्षकों और शोधकर्ताओं को वैश्विक अवसरों से जोड़ने में भी सहायक सिद्ध होगा। सीसीएसयू के साथ ही प्रदेश के नौ विश्वविद्यालयों ने वियतनाम के विश्वविद्यालयों के साथ समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं।
20. PJTSAU, Western Sydney University sign MoU for collaboration in agricultural education and research
- Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Western Sydney University (WSU) in Hyderabad, after six months of discussions.
- A WSU delegation led by Prof Ian Anderson met PJTSAU vice-chancellor Prof Aldas Janaiah and other officials to finalise the collaboration. The MoU covers joint initiatives in agricultural education and research, including a dual BSc agriculture programme under which students will study three years at PJTSAU and one year at WSU.
- Graduates will receive a BSc agriculture degree from PJTSAU and a BSc in agricultural food science from WSU.
- The partnership also opens up avenues for postgraduate and PhD studies at WSU, enabling 25 to 30 students from Telangana to study in Australia annually. Another agreement will introduce AI-based agricultural technologies to benefit Telangana farmers.