1 day ago

After Aadhaar, Nilekani to solve India’s exam trust crisis

The Indian government’s decision to appoint Nilekani to head a high-powered task force on examination reforms comes at a time when India’s competitive examination system is facing its own crisis of credibility

4 days ago

India’s Next Financial Revolution May Be Hidden in the Ledgers of Rural Women

Long before India’s digital payments revolution reshaped everyday commerce, millions of women across rural India had built something far less visible but potentially just as transformative: years of disciplined borrowing and repayment through self-help groups. Those transactions, however, exist largely on paper, beyond the reach of banks and credit bureaus. Kalpana Ajayan, South Asia Regional …

16 - 07 - 2026

India Moves Toward a Single National Time System to Cut Foreign Dependence

India is preparing to launch a nationwide system that would allow its financial markets, telecommunications networks, power grids and digital payment platforms to rely on a domestically generated time standard rather than foreign sources, a move the government says will strengthen the country’s technological autonomy and security. The initiative, known as “One Nation, One Time,” …

14 - 07 - 2026

Baloch Separatist Representative Claims Control Over Most of Balochistan

Analysts say the province is strategically important because of its coastline, mineral reserves and proximity to Iran and Afghanistan, as well as its role in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

13 - 07 - 2026

India, US reject claims of trade deal breakdown

Reuters previously reported that the two sides have held constructive talks on an interim trade deal, but that negotiations have repeatedly slowed amid tariff uncertainty, market-access disputes and broader geopolitical tensions.

10 - 07 - 2026

Bengaluru cancer centre bets on AI, robotics to make precision oncology more affordable

Bengaluru-based ARC Cancer Centre on Thursday unveiled a technology-driven oncology model built around artificial intelligence, precision diagnostics and robotic surgery, as it seeks to make advanced cancer treatment more affordable and accessible. The centre said it is commissioning an AI-integrated radiotherapy platform capable of delivering faster and more precise radiation treatment, while also preparing to …

03 - 07 - 2026

From Startups to ISRO: Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 to Spotlight India’s Space Rise

Italy joins as Partner Country, Australia and the UK as Technology Country Partners, and Japan as the Focus Country for the space conference and exhibition

02 - 07 - 2026

IvyCap doubles down on Zuvees as startup eyes ₹80cr Series A funding

The cross-border gifting sector is facing a structural shift as instant communication transforms consumer expectations from planned purchases to on-demand transactions. Zuvees, a Bangalore-founded premium gifting platform, has secured a Rs 15 crore ($1.6m) follow-on investment from IvyCap Ventures, bringing its total funding to date to Rs 30 crore ($3.3m) as it seeks to institutionalise …

29 - 06 - 2026

Gig economy giants challenge Karnataka’s gig workers law in court

The companies argue that the Centre’s Code on Social Security, 2020 already provides a comprehensive framework for the welfare of gig and platform workers across India

16 - 06 - 2026

Central banks pivot to gold as geopolitical tensions reshape reserve strategy

A World Gold Council survey of 76 central banks finds record intent to buy gold, growing unease over the US dollar, and a quiet shift in where nations store their bullion.