Business

Explain how UPI is now accepted in countries like UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, and what it means for NRIs and tourism. Highlight NPCI’s global vision, compare with PayPal/Western Union, and analyze economic impact.

India’s startup ecosystem is no longer confined to the metros. In recent years, Tier-2 cities like Lucknow, Indore, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, and Coimbatore have emerged as powerful new hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship. Backed by improved infrastructure, affordable living, and increasing digital penetration, these cities are attracting young founders and talent …

India’s Digital Leap Gets an AI Brain India has been undergoing a digital transformation for the past decade—Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, and more have changed how citizens interact with the government. Now, a new phase is emerging: the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into public governance. From traffic management in Lucknow …

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues its global expansion, now accepted in countries like Singapore, UAE, and France. This development facilitates seamless digital transactions for Indian travelers and businesses abroad, reflecting the growing influence of India’s fintech innovations.

The Lakhpati Didi Scheme aims to economically empower women in rural India by enabling them to earn an annual income of at least ₹1,00,000. Through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), women receive financial support, training, and resources to start and sustain income-generating activities, fostering entrepreneurship and self-reliance.

Chief Secretary Shri Anand Bardhan has directed the Transport Department to give an update on the status of all the proposed rail projects in the state and to give a point-wise report on the obstacles and problems being faced in the currently running rail projects. He has also asked to …

Local representatives and citizens of Haridwar, led by MLA Pradeep Batra and former MLA Yatishwaranand, met Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Chief Minister’s residence in the Mukhya Sevak Sadan to express their gratitude for the renaming of various places in the state in accordance with public sentiment. During …

President Trump’s recent announcement of sweeping new tariffs—a minimum 10% tax on nearly all imports, with steeper levies on goods from dozens of countries—sent shockwaves through global markets. Unveiled on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the policy aims to boost domestic production and address trade imbalances, echoing Trump’s first-term economic playbook. …

Employees at NASA and the U.S. State Department have reportedly found a workaround to continue Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives despite President Trump’s executive orders aimed at dismantling such programs across federal agencies. These orders, part of a broader policy shift, seek to eliminate what the administration views as …

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a pointed address in the Lok Sabha on Friday, March 28, 2025, spotlighting the persistent violence and discrimination against minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Speaking during the Question Hour, Jaishankar underscored India’s proactive monitoring of these issues, detailing specific incidents and reaffirming New Delhi’s …