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 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… 

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… 

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,… 

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,… 

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… 

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… 

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 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… 

The Parliament Budget Session 2026 begins under pressure at home and in markets. A rare Sunday budget stirred volatility, while parties ready sharp lines on…