India plays a “certainly crucial” role in the transnational IMEC project due to its status as a significant market and producer. The initiative focuses on the trade of goods, energy, and data connectivity, with New Delhi being a “protagonist in all three sectors,” according to a senior Italian diplomat. Described as a groundbreaking initiative, the...
A new study commissioned by Meta and conducted by IPSOS has revealed a significant shift in how Indian women approach personal finance. According to the findings, nearly 80% of Indian women aged 25-45 now make their own financial decisions, with platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp playing a pivotal role in their financial journeys. The survey,...
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, marking a major breakthrough in the evolution of artificial intelligence for daily life. The newly enhanced model is faster, smarter, and more reliable than ever—offering assistance that feels like having a team of PhDs in your pocket. From writing code and planning events to tackling complex academic questions and understanding...
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services experienced a widespread outage across India on Thursday evening, disrupting digital transactions for thousands of users and causing chaos for businesses reliant on cashless payments. This marks the fourth major UPI disruption in 2025, raising concerns about the reliability of the nation’s most widely used payment platform. The issue began...
Washington: US President Donald Trump has suggested that China might encounter secondary sanctions or increased tariffs for purchasing Russian oil. On Wednesday (local time), the US President imposed an additional 25% tariff on India specifically related to its acquisition of Russian oil. At a press conference at the White House, the US President was questioned...
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has clarified that he never stated that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) cannot remain free forever. Speaking at the post-RBI policy conference, Malhotra said, “I want to clarify that I never said UPI can’t remain free forever. There are costs, and these costs have to be paid by...
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated on Wednesday that the increase in US tariffs is unlikely to significantly affect the Indian economy unless retaliatory tariffs are imposed. During a press conference following the monetary policy announcement, the RBI Governor remarked, “The ongoing uncertainty regarding US tariffs may not have a substantial impact on...
India’s stance on the South China Sea is “clear and consistent,” viewing it as a component of the global commons, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. During a special briefing regarding the current visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran expressed that India has a...
On Monday, India defended its energy trade with Russia following accusations from U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that New Delhi was benefiting from discounted Russian oil and threatened to impose higher tariffs. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a strong statement asserting that India’s imports are essential for providing affordable energy to its citizens,...
In a significant move to enhance tourism and strengthen people-to-people connections, the Philippines has announced that Indian tourists will be permitted to enter the country without a visa. In turn, India will offer free e-visa services to travelers from the Philippines. Additionally, both countries are set to initiate direct flights between Delhi and Manila later...