NPCI introduces 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI payments exceeding ₹2,000 for merchants, effective October 15, exempting P2P.
BRICS Summit addresses AI's geopolitical crossroads, advocating open-source cooperation amidst US-China rivalry and India's balanced approach to technology weaponisation.
Gen Z's new protest forms signal deep youth discontent over institutional failures and governance, challenging democratic stability across India.
India's nominal GDP estimates revised downwards by 2.7-3.8% for 2022-25, reflecting improved data and methods for the unincorporated sector.
India and U.S. launch 22nd 'Yudh Abhyas' military exercise in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan, focusing on interoperability and integrating advanced drone technology.
US faces $33.4 billion ammunition shortfall from Iran war, contradicting Trump, raising concerns for Ukraine and Taiwan's defence capabilities.
Enforcement Directorate identifies IBC frauds, collusive resolution cases, and disproportionate haircuts as key thrust areas for investigation, citing malpractices.
In a historic first, India exports Hilsa to Bangladesh, primarily from Gujarat, signaling a significant shift in regional trade dynamics and economic value.
Himalayan floods highlight urgent need for India, Nepal, and neighbours to forge transboundary cooperation and rethink water treaties for shared disaster risk management.
Houthi control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait creates a two-strait dilemma for Saudi Arabia, impacting oil exports and global trade amidst regional conflict.
Post-BRICS, global focus shifts to US-China rivalry, shaping a G2/G3 world order amidst changing power dynamics and India's strategic challenges.
Meta becomes first major tech firm to directly report child safety cases to India's I4C cybercrime portal amid government crackdown on online abuse.
India's overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15+ slightly dipped to 5% in August, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey data.
India's retail inflation hits 4.82% due to soaring sugar and chip prices, prompting economists to predict an imminent RBI repo rate hike.
India's stance on WTO plurilateral deals, including the IFD, may be shifting, with the BRICS Delhi Declaration suggesting exploring pathways for such initiatives.
US redirects $52 million military aid from Europe, West Asia to Latin America, bolstering Trump-aligned nations against drug trafficking and China's growing influence.
MIT report warns of 'cognitive surrender' as AI degrades learning, isolates students, and creates an 'illusion of learning' in education.
US publicly admits deploying orbital weapons, sparking global debate on space militarization and highlighting gaps in international treaties.
Soaring US government bond yields hit two-decade high, threatening global economies with higher borrowing costs and potential financial instability.
NISD's TAPAS platform offers self-paced online certificate courses on social defence issues, including elderly care and transgender concerns, strengthening capacity building.
