India’s central bank has put forward a major proposal to connect digital currencies of BRICS nations. The idea aims to make cross-border trade and tourism payments simpler and cheaper. This could reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and support smoother financial flows among the group. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended that this…
India’s economy has been booming: real GDP growth recently rose by 7.8% in Q1 FY 2025-26, and official figures show India’s output surpassing Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy (PIB, 2025). And is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy India is project-ed to be the world’s fastest-growing major economy (6.3% to 6.8%…
When Uttar Pradesh introduced the One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme in 2018, the aspiration was that each district should lead a single distinctive product that highlights its heritage and skill set. With the passage of time, the concept has developed from a state policy experiment to a model that other states and even national…
A Platform Goes Silent Again Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, faced another widespread outage, disrupting access for users across several countries. This marked the second major outage in less than three days, leaving thousands unable to load feeds, post content, or access the app and website. Users began reporting problems within minutes,…
161 Public Complaints Received; 11 Resolved On the Spot Gautam Buddha Nagar, January 17, 2026 The district administration of Gautam Buddha Nagar organised Complete Solution Day (Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas) across all three tehsils—Jewar, Dadri, and Sadar—to ensure the swift, transparent, and effective resolution of public grievances. The initiative aims to strengthen direct engagement between citizens…
Gautam Buddha Nagar, January 16, 2026 The district administration of Gautam Buddha Nagar has begun large-scale preparations to celebrate Uttar Pradesh Day–2026, scheduled from January 24 to January 26. The event aims to highlight the state’s historical legacy, cultural richness, and development journey while engaging citizens across all sections of society. Coordination Meeting Chaired by…
Russia’s Strategy to Maintain India Oil Exports Russia is actively restructuring its oil supply chain to keep crude oil flowing to India despite Western sanctions. Analysts say the Kremlin is using alternate exporters and supply routes to bypass restrictions imposed mainly by the United States and the European Union. Since the Ukraine war began in…
New Delhi, India – India is on the verge of sealing a major trade agreement with the European Union, marking one of the most significant shifts in global economic diplomacy in years. India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said negotiators were “very close” to finalising the pact ahead of key summits in New Delhi this month….
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – The NITI Aayog concluded a significant two-day national workshop on January 9. The workshop was organized to focus on improving research and development at the state level. The workshop was held at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and representatives from across the nation, including policymakers, scientists, academicians, and industries, attended the workshop, according…
Chennai has taken a giant leap in the AI infrastructure story of India. Digital Connexion announced that its MAA10 facility in Ambattur, Chennai, is now certified as an NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center. The certification represents a milestone moment in the country’s quest to fortify its computing backbone for AI innovation. It positions the facility to…
