India U-19 World Cup team advances to semifinals after convincing win over Pakistan
India booked a semifinal spot with a 58-run win over Pakistan in Bulawayo. The defending champions posted 252 in 49.5 overs, then bowled Pakistan out…
UPI Expansion Abroad: Can India’s Digital Payments Model Go Global?
India wants its real-time payments rails to travel. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) now connects to Singapore’s PayNow and is live in tourist corridors from France…
India’s AI Ambitions: How Policy and Startups Are Shaping the Next Tech Wave
India is turning intent into infrastructure. A national AI mission, new data-protection rules, and state-level sandboxes now pull in the same direction: safe scale. Startups…
Weather Alerts Across North India Disrupt Travel and Daily Life
North India faced a disruptive start to the week. Dense fog blanketed Delhi-NCR and parts of the plains, while a fresh western disturbance brought rain…
Rising Cost of Living: How Indian Families Are Adjusting Household Spending
Prices have cooled from last year’s peaks, yet families still feel the squeeze. Food and fuel set the tone for monthly budgets, while fees, health,…
Global Slowdown Concerns: What International Risks Mean for India’s Growth Outlook
A softer world economy is coming into view. The IMF pegs global growth at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, little changed from 2025,…
India–EU Trade Talks Gain Momentum Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
Negotiations between India and the European Union have moved from stalemate to sprint. On 27 January 2026, both sides signed a comprehensive free trade agreement…
Stock Markets Rally After Budget, but Volatility Risks Remain
Indian equities bounced after a bruising Budget day slide. The Nifty 50 rose about 1.1% and the Sensex gained roughly 1.2% on Monday, recouping part…
Union Budget 2026–27: Winners and Losers Across Key Indian Industries
New Delhi kept growth at the centre of policy. Capital expenditure rises to a record ₹12.2 lakh crore, even as the fiscal deficit target nudges…
Maharashtra Launches Martial Arts Training Program for 21,000 Schoolgirls
Maharashtra has kicked off a large self-defence and martial arts initiative for schoolgirls. The state plans to train learners in more than 21,000 schools, starting…