In a major development in their bilateral fintech collaboration, India and Israel have decided to open up India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to cross-border use. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, the two countries reached an agreement to integrate UPI with Israel’s domestic payments system. The integration is anticipated to enhance the speed, […]
Various major infrastructure projects have been approved by Indian Railways to improve maintenance capacity, alleviate congestion on important corridors, and increase passenger and freight operations. These projects will be implemented across the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Railway zones. At a cost of ₹174.26 crore, the Railways in Rajasthan authorised the construction of coach maintenance facilities […]
Global semiconductor CEOs, lawmakers, and industry heavyweights will gather on March 1 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, for the Semiconnect Conference, which will be the third edition of its kind. The purpose of the gathering is to discuss India’s increasing role in the global semiconductor value chain. The Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM) and the state’s Department […]
As part of the “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” campaign of the Indian Railways, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the Rail Tech Policy and the total digitalisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) on Thursday. Through the use of a specialised Rail Tech Portal and an end-to-end digital approach, the Rail Tech Policy seeks to engage […]
In a major development for digital payments in India, Apple Inc. is reportedly in advanced discussions with leading Indian banks to introduce its mobile payment service, Apple Pay, in the country by around mid-2026. According to sources cited by Bloomberg and confirmed by other news outlets, Apple is in talks with top private lenders — […]
India has called for a significant acceleration of global climate action, stressing that enhanced climate finance and the faster deployment of clean energy are critical to meeting international climate goals, according to a LiveMint report. Speaking at the silver jubilee edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026, organised by The Energy and Resources […]
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval of a series of key infrastructure projects aimed at bolstering connectivity, enhancing regional development, and accelerating economic growth across multiple states. The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared several high-impact proposals, signalling a strong push toward modernising […]
In a major infrastructure push, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved three multi-tracking railway projects worth ₹9,072 croreaimed at expanding and modernising the Indian Railways network. The decision covers key routes across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, and is expected to significantly enhance rail […]
In a significant push towards building a skilled workforce and enhancing employment opportunities in India’s power sector, NLC India Limited (NLCIL) — a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal — has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Power Training Institute (NPTI), the apex training body under the Ministry of […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has added a historic chapter to India’s diplomatic journey by receiving Israel’s highest parliamentary honour, the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, during his ongoing visit to Jerusalem. This rare distinction underscores India’s balanced and principled engagement in the West Asian geopolitical landscape. The prestigious medal was conferred upon PM Modi by […]
