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India Set to Test Plastic Currency Notes as RBI Revives Polymer Note Project

India Set to Test Plastic Currency Notes as RBI Revives Polymer Note Project

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revives about plans to introduce the polymer or plastic based banknotes. This proposal was discussed in RBI board meetings and it aims to increase the lifespan of the currency notes, lower printing and replacement costs and improve cash management efficiency. RBI Revives Polymer Currency Note Proposal The Reserve Bank …

India-Canada CEPA Talks Gain Momentum, Deal Expected by End of 2026

India-Canada CEPA Talks Gain Momentum, Deal Expected by End of 2026

India and Canada have strengthened the economic partnership by their commitment to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. This announcement was made during the 2026 Canada-India Trade and Investment Forum. India and Canada Reaffirm Commitment to CEPA The major outcome of the Canada-India Trade and Investment Forum …

RBI Projects 6.9% GDP Growth for India in FY27 Despite Global Uncertainties

RBI Projects 6.9% GDP Growth for India in FY27 Despite Global Uncertainties

India’s economy expected to maintain the momentum for the year FY27 despite the tensions in the West Asia and global uncertainty. As Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected real GDP growth at 6.9 percent for the year 2026-27 and highlights the India’s strong macro economic framework. RBI Projects 6.9% GDP Growth for FY27 The Reserve …

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to Visit India from May 30 to June 3

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to Visit India from May 30 to June 3

Honorable President of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing is set to visit India from May 30 to June 3, 2026 at the invitation sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit is expected to boost the India-Myanmar relations and several discussions across the key areas like trade, connectivity, regional security and cultural cooperation. Myanmar President …

Indian-Origin Student Shrey Parikh Takes Home Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026 Title

Indian-Origin Student Shrey Parikh Takes Home Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026 Title

A 14 year old Shrey Parikh from the California emerged as the Champion at the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026.He won the tournament against the highly competitive participants and highlighted the strong presence of Indian-origin students in the United States. Shrey Parikh Clinches the Scripps National Spelling Bee Title Shrey Parikh secured victory in the …

Who Was Dhanendra Kumar? Former Competition Commission Chief Dies in Fire Accident

Who Was Dhanendra Kumar? Former Competition Commission Chief Dies in Fire Accident

First chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) Dharmendra Kumar passed away after fire broke out at his residence. He was o 80 year old retired IAS officer and with this it marks the loss of the distinguished administrator who played the important role in the country’ competition regulatory framework. Fire Breaks Out at …

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Ground Test Ahead of Satellite Launch

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Ground Test Ahead of Satellite Launch

Aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin has suffered the huge setback after its powerful New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine firing test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This incident occurred just two days before the rocket was scheduled to launch Amazon’s internet satellites into orbit. New Glenn Rocket Explodes …

India’s Esha Singh Wins Gold with World Record Score at ISSF World Cup Munich

India’s Esha Singh Wins Gold with World Record Score at ISSF World Cup Munich

Esha Singh delivered the excellent performance of her career at the SSF World Cup in Munich and created the history by world record breaking gold medal in the women’s 25m pistol event. She did just this at the age of 21 and outperformed the biggest names in the international shooting which includes Paris Olympic champion …

India’s Fertility Rate Drops Below Replacement Level for the First Time

India’s Fertility Rate Drops Below Replacement Level for the First Time

Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of the country has fallen below the replacement level for the first time. According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024 which was released by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner as India’s fertility rate  declined to the 1.9 children per woman and showcasing the long-term …

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Completes 10 Years of Transforming India’s Financial Landscape

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Completes 10 Years of Transforming India’s Financial Landscape

India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) which was launched in 2016 has completed the decade of implementation. It was introduced to address delays in the insolvency resolution and to improve debt recovery mechanisms. This code has fundamentally transformed the country’s financial scenarios. Over the last ten years IBC has creditor rights, encouraged to responsible borrowing, improved …