As Pariksha Pe Charcha unfolds again this week, it marks a quiet yet decisive shift in Bharat’s educational journey

Launched under PM Modi’s leadership in 2018, the Pariksha Pe Charcha initiative has organically evolved into a jan andolan

The Pariksha Pe Charcha got over 4.5cr registrations, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record

The India-US trade deal is a constructive step towards restoring stability in global trade and deepening long-term supply linkages between the two countries

For the solar sector, the rationalisation of tariffs to 18 per cent is a significant positive, improving price competitiveness: Rohit Chandra, Co-founder and CEO, OMC Power

The reduction of India's tariff to 18 per cent is especially significant for the clean energy ecosystem, including solar manufacturing: Devansh Jain, Executive Director, INOXGFL Group

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the India-US deal would remove uncertainties on the trade front

Corporate bonds outstanding currently account for about 16 per cent of India’s gross domestic product (GDP)

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers of ₹1.66 trillion in 2025, and have so far sold around ₹23,000 crore in 2026

The procurement of goods and services from the GeM has crossed Rs 4 lakh crore so far this fiscal with over 50 lakh buying and selling orders: GeM CEO Mihir Kumar

GeM has over 1.5 lakh government buyers and over 62 lakh sellers and service providers offering a wide range of products and services

In FY'25, 72 lakh orders valued at Rs 5.43 lakh crore were placed on the GeM portal

The next 20-25 years will be the era of India, which over the next decade or more is going to grow at 8-10%, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said

Praising the Modi government, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said digitised rupee has transformed commerce in the country

We need to be compelling people to think about the horizon of investing over a long period of time, to grow with great companies of India: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink

The government aims to diversify energy sources keeping in mind the changing international dynamics: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

Stressing that India’s core sensitivities in food and agriculture have been fully safeguarded in the trade deal with the US

As India progresses on the path to becoming a developed nation, the country will need to grow capacities in sectors, including energy, aviation, data centers, and nuclear energy: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Over 28 lakh households have benefited under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana as of January 2026, with disbursement of Rs 16,061.12 crore

The government is strengthening global partnerships to advance renewable energy, storage and grid integration, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said

Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, it has been estimated that RTS installation in 1 crore households may produce renewable electricity of 1,000 billion units

The government will focus on execution of shipping schemes in 2026-27, said Union ports, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal

We will shift from reform design to execution, consolidating gains across ports, shipping, shipbuilding and inland waterways: Union ports, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal

The proposed Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme aims to build a domestic capacity of about 0.75 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units)

As on 28.01.2026, movable and immovable enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore have been sold: MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar

The disposal and monetisation of enemy properties are done in accordance with the provisions of the Enemy Property Act, 1968: MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar

To attract bidders in enemy property auctions, the pre-bid earnest money deposit has been reduced from 10% to 5% and the payment period of the sale value is increased to 120 days from 21 days

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons till date: MoS Jitin Prasada

The UIDAI does not share core biometric information of Aadhaar holders and mandates the use of Aadhaar data vaults by all requesting entities to store Aadhaar numbers in encrypted form

Initiatives such as the promotion of Aadhaar Secure QR Codes, paperless offline e-KYC, e-Aadhaar, and Aadhaar verifiable credentials enable secure offline identity verification

The toll-free 1930 cyber helpline has been operationalised alongside the portal to assist citizens in lodging cyber complaints: MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar

More than 23.61 lakh complaints were received on the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) from 2021 to 2025: MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar

The CFCFRMS, under I4C, was launched in 2021 for immediate reporting of financial frauds and to stop siphoning off funds by the fraudsters

The Ministry of Railways has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to prevent elephants from being hit by trains

The Intrusion Detection System uses Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS) to detect the presence of elephants on railway tracks and alerts loco pilots, station masters, and control rooms in real time

The Intrusion Detection System components include Optical Fibre, hardware and pre-installed signatures of elephant locomotion and are designed to generate alerts, enabling timely preventive action

New Delhi is set to host the India AI Impact Summit from February 16–20, 2026, bringing together global leaders, ministers, technology executives and academics from around the world

AI-driven data centres could generate massive direct and indirect employment in India, echoing the job-creating impact of the internet:

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in Budget 2026 that foreign companies using data centres based in India will be eligible for a tax holiday until 2047

MeitY has announced its mission to scale India's digital economy, revealing that 373 startups have now received critical support through the SAMRIDH programme

SAMRIDH provides financial support of Rs 2 lakh per startup to selected accelerators, which helps cover the operational costs of nurturing these young companies

The SAMRIDH scheme provides matching funding to startups up to a maximum of Rs 40 lakh, in accordance with programme guidelines

India’s benchmark stock indices surged over 2.5% on Tuesday (Feb 3), while the rupee rallied 1.36% up, its highest level since January 14, following the US tariff move

The budget followed a two-pronged strategy to spur manufacturing — scalable, big, and replicable, supported by PLI, and second by creating MSME champions: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India already contributes significantly to global growth and the tariff cut puts India at a different level altogether: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

UPI transactions reached a record ₹230 lakh crore in FY26 till December, a sharp rise from ₹139 lakh crore in FY23: Govt

UPI is now expanding beyond India and is being used in eight countries: Govt

UPI is the world’s largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume: Report

With the current rate of 18 per cent announced by US President Donald Trump, taxes on shrimp are likely to come down to 26 per cent

Indian shrimp exporters have welcomed the US decision to cut tariffs, easing severe cost pressures

India's shrimp exports zoomed to a record 8 lakh tonnes in 2025, driven by diversification to new markets like China, Russia, and Vietnam, government data show

The US tariff cut to 18% is expected to give India’s textile and apparel sector a competitive edge over Vietnam, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Indonesia

Industry estimates indicate India could see month-on-month double-digit growth in apparel and home textile exports from FY27

India’s monthly apparel export run rate could rise to $1.5–1.6 billion from the current $1.27 billion, supported by FTAs and higher US sourcing from India

India’s residential housing market is now among the top 10 globally in terms of growth in prices, rising 9.6 per cent year-on-year: Report

Ranked 10th, the Indian residential housing market is the only Asia-Pacific country in the top 10 with residential sales

Indian residential housing market health indicators remained balanced, with the quarters-to-sell ratio holding at 5.8 quarters

India’s economy could grow faster than earlier projected after the US cut tariffs on Indian goods: V Anantha Nageswaran

The US tariff reduction has created room for India’s growth to rise above earlier projections and trend closer to 7.4%: V Anantha Nageswaran

Tariff relief could raise India’s growth forecast by 20–30 bps above 6.9%, boosting economic momentum: Sakshi Gupta, HDFC Bank

India–US trade deal lifts major uncertainty and boosts the outlook for labour-intensive and manufacturing sectors: Finance Ministry officials

India–US trade deal is expected to deepen bilateral trade while strengthening collaboration in advanced technologies: Finance Ministry officials

India stands out as a macroeconomically strong country in the world today: Finance Ministry officials

India–US trade deal places India slightly ahead of other Asian emerging market economies in export competitiveness: Morgan Stanley

On the India–US deal, this is an appropriate time to call for a trading buy on India: Bernstein

The reduction in tariffs to 18% is a significant change that will reduce pressure on India’s labour-intensive export segments: Nomura

USA tariff cut from 25% to 18% on India will restore price parity with competing nations and significantly boost shipment volumes: Indian Rice Exporters Federation

After the lower tariff, Indian rice can now compete on a level playing field in one of its most high-value markets: Suraj Agarwal, CEO of RiceVilla Group

This season, India has recorded rice production of approximately 149 million metric tonnes, creating strong export potential: Prem Garg, National President, IREF

The reduction of the US tariff rate on most Indian goods is credit positive for labour-intensive sectors: Moody's Ratings

The India–US trade deal will reinvigorate India’s goods export growth to the US, which remains the country’s largest goods export market: Moody's Ratings

The India–US trade deal will benefit India’s gems, jewellery, textiles and apparel sectors: Moody's Ratings

India–US trade deal is the father of all deals and will help double trade between the two countries: Harsh Vardhan Shringla, MP

The India–US trade agreement is a historic moment for India’s foreign policy and economic system: Harsh Vardhan Shringla, MP

With the India–USA and India–EU trade deals, exporters, small-scale industries, and farmers will gain access to a USD 60 trillion high-value market: Harsh Vardhan Shringla, MP

We raise our CY26 real GDP growth forecast for India by 20bp to 6.9% year-on-year: Goldman Sachs

The India–USA trade deal will reduce trade-policy uncertainty and improve private investment intentions: Goldman Sachs

We estimate an incremental annualised boost of around 0.2 percentage points to GDP due to the tariff reduction on India from 25% to 18%: Goldman Sachs

All Central Universities (CUs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have functional SC/ST cells: Government

Central universities recorded an increase in SC enrolment from 71,621 to 89,182, while ST enrolment rose from 25,964 to 32,801 between 2014-15 and 2022-23

The government is taking multi-pronged measures and provides psychological support to students, teachers and families for mental and emotional well-being: MoS Sukanta Majumdar

CCEA on June 28, 2023, approved the "PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother-Earth (PM-PRANAM)

Since February 2021, a cumulative total of 11.85 crore bottles of Nano Urea and 3.53 crore bottles of Nano DAP have been sold nationwide as of Dec 31, 2025: MoS Anupriya Patel

The combined application, conventional Urea as basal and Nano Urea as foliar, has shown 1.65% to 14.82% increase in crop yield: MoS Anupriya Patel

The India-US trade deal has generated optimism across India Inc, with business leaders describing it as a significant step forward in enhancing bilateral trade and investment

Business leaders say tariff cuts and improved market access will enhance export competitiveness, strengthen supply chains and support India’s push to become a global manufacturing hub

The reduction in US tariffs enhances export competitiveness and strengthens confidence in long-term bilateral economic ties, aligning with PM Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047: Sudarshan Venu, TVS Motor

The India-US trade deal would help drive bilateral electronics and semiconductor trade towards $100 billion and provide clarity to businesses: Experts

The India-US trade deal will smoothen investments and expansions by improving market access, reducing systemic trade risks and enhancing supply-chain confidence: Expert

Mobile phone-led electronics manufacturing would further accelerate exports, helping drive electronics and semiconductor trade towards $100 billion: Expert

The India-US trade agreement is set to strengthen Indian pharmaceutical and medical device exports to the United States, as lower tariffs give companies a pricing edge over Chinese rivals

The India-US trade deal improves market access for Indian medicines, reinforces the country’s standing as a global supplier of affordable drugs and creates room for export growth: Experts

The India-US trade deal is seen as a sign of closer trade ties between India and the US, with hopes of easier regulatory processes and more reliable supply chains

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is planning a major expansion in India and may take up millions of square feet of new office space in Bengaluru

Whitefield in east Bengaluru is one of the city’s most important tech belts, contributing nearly 22% of its total IT output

The combined India workforce of major US tech firms, including Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix and Google, grew by 16% over the past year

India intends to purchase up to $500 billion worth of American products critical to its economic security over the next five years

Under the Indo-US trade agreement, nearly $30 billion worth of Indian exports will face an 18 percent tariff, even as labour-intensive sectors are expected to gain a competitive edge

Over the past decade, India has emerged as an independent and indispensable economic pole holding up a significant share of the global economy

PM Modi will welcome heads of state, host the world’s largest artificial intelligence summit, and undertake critical bilateral missions to two nation

Over 35,000 people have registered for the India AI Impact Summit, with attendees from more than 100 countries expected in New Delhi

The India AI Impact Summit represents the most consequential of PM Modi’s February commitments. It is no ordinary conference

PM Modi balanced relations with Russia and Ukraine without choosing sides. He normalised ties with China after four years of military tension

PM Modi signed a transformational trade agreement with Europe that two decades of negotiations could not secure

India’s government allowed the rupee to slide to historic lows, and this apparent weakness is actually the soundest strategic choice PM Modi could have made

India and the US have entered a new phase in their relationship, marked by greater parity

The revised tariff rate of 18 per cent could spur significant economic activity between India-US and re-energise sectors such as textiles, auto components,etc.,

India, however, largely succeeded in blunting the sharper edges of America’s tariff weaponisation. It avoided retaliation, maintained resilient economic growth

The central government notified the Baggage Rules, 2026, along with the Customs Baggage (Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2026, and a Master Circular, introducing higher duty-free allowances`

The new reforms raise the general duty-free allowance to ₹75,000 for most passengers

Transfer-of-residence concessions have been streamlined into three slabs — ₹7.5 lakh, ₹3 lakh, and ₹1.5 lakh, according to new reforms

For two successive Budgets now, FM Sitharaman has made mega proposals in her Budget speeches for the shipping sector: Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

The government will use the budget push to catalyse the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL), India’s new national container carrier, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal tells

Container support scheme will lead to capacity equal to 10% of global demand: Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme expansion to Rs 40,000 crore — nearly double its original allocation

India assembled smartphones worth $38 billion in 2024, but imported components worth $28 billion — highlighting the value capture gap this budget aims to close

Perhaps the Budget’s most strategic provision is the tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud providers using Indian data centres

In monetary terms, the lowering of American tariffs on Indian exports from the sky-high level of 50% to 18% will bring relief and buoyancy to manufacturers

It is notable that Indian exports to the US increased by over 20% year-on-year in recent months in spite of the massive tariff wall

On the services side of bilateral commerce, top American technology firms like Amazon, Microsoft and Google have pledged to invest more than $67.5 billion in India in AI

The India–US trade agreement, finalised just days after the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, marks a decisive inflection point in India’s economic and geopolitical trajectory

The key sectors involved in the India-US trade deal include textiles, leather, gems and jewellery, plastics, and agriculture

India is no longer a passive participant in global commerce. It is now actively shaping trade rules, expanding market access

The Central government has allocated ₹10,000 crore under the Biopharma Shakti initiative to strengthen India’s research and innovation ecosystem in biologics and therapeutics

In a humane move to make critical care affordable, the Union Budget 2026 grants complete exemption from Basic Customs Duty on 36 life-saving medicines

"The ₹10,000 crore commitment to strengthening the biopharma, biotech, and life sciences ecosystem creates a strong foundation for raising quality benchmarks": Dr GSK Velu, CMD, Trivitron Healthcare

The Central government has secured a historic trade deal with the US, ensuring tariffs on Indian goods fall sharply to 18% with immediate effect, to boost the strategic partnership

The India-US agreement gives a major boost to manufacturing-led growth, with the GIFT Nifty reflecting immediate positive sentiment with a sharp 600-point surge

"Two of the world's toughest negotiators come to an agreement. So, we have both the father and mother of all trade deals! Congratulations PM Modi!": Arvind Panagariya, Chairman, 16th Finance Commission

India-US trade deal lowering tariffs is set to benefit textiles, carpets and leather exporters by improving US market competitiveness

India-US deal reduces duties which can help increase export volumes and open new opportunities for labour-intensive sectors

Exporters from labour-intensive segments have welcomed the tariff cut as a positive development for sector growth in global markets

The US will reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, creating a stronger export footing for India compared with neighbouring competitors

The trade deal between India and the US is expected to increase Indian exports to the US by lowering trade barriers and improving market access

By gaining preferential tariff treatment through India-US trade deal, India improves its position relative to regional trade peers in the global marketplace

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing PMI climbed to 55.4 in January from 55.0 in December, signaling a strong improvement in overall industrial conditions

Indian goods producers reported an upbeat start to the year with faster increases in output, employment, and buying levels as new orders gathered momentum across the manufacturing industry

Consumer goods emerged as the brightest area of the manufacturing industry in January, with the sector maintaining a growth trajectory well above its long-run historical average

Through the ‘HIRA’ model (Highways, Internet, Railways and Airways), Tripura has been connected to the national and global level

By strengthening local resources like bamboo and agarwood, Tripura has carved out its identity on the national and global platforms

Through the Mata Bari circuit, tourism has been boosted by linking Tripura’s heritage, faith and natural beauty with modern facilities

India and the US have agreed to a trade deal under which US tariffs on Indian goods will be cut to 18%, down from 25%, marking a significant easing of barriers

The tariff cut from 25% to 18% is expected to benefit Indian exporters, strengthen trade ties and enhance economic cooperation between the two largest democracies

The agreement between New Delhi and Washington follows direct engagement between PM Modi and President Trump and reflects a thaw in bilateral trade relations

PM Modi extended a “big thanks” to President Trump after the US tariff cut, saying it will unlock huge opportunities for Indian businesses

The tariff reduction from 25% to 18% is expected to boost Indian exports, improve competitiveness in the US market and support jobs in export sectors

PM Modi framed the move as a step toward deeper India-US economic engagement and enhanced bilateral cooperation