The ‍Trump administration is dropping a ⁠25% additional tariffs imposed on Indian imports over its ‌purchases ‌of Russian oil, in addition ‌to lowering a country-specific tariff to 18% from 25%.


India-US Trade Deal: India Gains Tariff Advantage Over China, Pakistan & Bangladesh

India is in talks to integrate UPI with Alipay+, aiming to allow Indian travelers to make seamless cross-border payments at global merchants. The move could expand UPI’s reach and simplify international transactions for Indians abroad.


India Explores Linking UPI With Alipay+ to Enable Global Payments

US Drops 25% Tariffs On India | Country-Specific Rate Cut To 18%

The ‍Trump administration is dropping a ⁠25% additional tariffs imposed on Indian imports over its ‌purchases ‌of Russian oil, in addition ‌to lowering a country-specific tariff to 18% from 25%.

Trump Announces Trade Deal With India | US May Drop 25% Tariff Over Russian Oil

IRIS (Innovative Research on Intelligent Systems) is a student-driven initiative focused on AI, data science, and technology to address real-world problems. It fosters innovation through hands-on, project-based learning, allowing students to collaborate, conduct research, and transform ideas into actionable solutions. It emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and creating tangible impact.


IRIS: Students Solving Real-World Problems, Turning Ideas Into Impact

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has unveiled its annual budget, aiming for steady growth in an uncertain global economy rocked by recent tariff wars.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the 2026-2027 financial year in Parliament on Sunday, prioritising infrastructure and domestic manufacturing, with a total expenditure estimated at $583bn.

India Budget 2026: Does India Budget Deliver on its Bets?

India’s Union Budget 2026 has unveiled a ₹12.2 trillion allocation for infrastructure, underlining the government’s focus on capital expenditure to drive economic growth.


India Budget 2026: India Semiconductor Mission Gets ₹40,000 Crore

US President Donald Trump says India will begin buying oil from Venezuela, a move Washington says will help replace some of India’s Russian crude imports. A key driver of trade tensions between Delhi and Washington over the past year.


India-US Ties: Trump Claims India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil, Replace Imports From Iran

In the union budget 2026 speech in the parliament on sunday,
Finance minister nirmala sitharaman highlighted a major social achievement,
The government says nearly 25 crore, that is 250 million indians,
Have been lifted out of multidimensional poverty over the past decade.

India’s Poverty Drop Highlight of Budget 2026

The Union Budget 2026-27 has touched upon a lot of things, but what are the key focus areas, the government’s vision, and the standout measures? Let’s hear from experts as they analyse the budget’s impact on India’s growth.


Union Budget 2026: Experts on Budget 2026 

For the second time in india's history, the union budget was presented on a sunday.
Keeping in accordance with existing norms, the stock exchanges were also open for a special trading session.

 Indian Union Budget 2026: Does India Budget Deliver on Its Bets?

India aims to diversify supply chains beyond China as global companies look to reduce dependence on a single manufacturing hub, with major tech firms investing billions into AI development and operations in India, analysts say this move strengthens India’s position in the global tech and manufacturing ecosystem, boosts innovation, and creates new economic opportunities

India Moves Beyond China for Supply Chains | AI Investments Surge

India’s budget reveals increased foreign allocations with Afghanistan receiving ₹150 crore, Nepal ₹800 crore, and Sri Lanka ₹400 crore. Overall foreign grants reach ₹5,685 crore, reflecting India’s growing financial support to neighboring countries and regional development initiatives.


Budget 2026: Afghanistan Will Receive ₹150 Crore Of Aid From India 

In Budget 2026, India announces a 50% cut in foreign aid to Bangladesh, sparking reactions from political analysts and economists, experts say the reduction could impact bilateral projects, trade partnerships, and regional development initiatives, the decision comes amid shifting priorities in India’s fiscal planning and budget allocation

Budget 2026: India Cuts Bangladesh Foreign Aid Amid Budget 2026

India and China continue to emerge as major contributors to global GDP growth, highlighting their growing influence in the world economy, analysts say the two Asian giants are driving investment, trade, and innovation, reshaping global markets, experts discuss how economic policies, technological advancements, and demographic trends are positioning India and China at the forefront of global growth

India & China: Dance of the Dragon and Elephant | Global GDP Growth

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 
She highlighted the Modi government’s push for a “Reform Express.” Defence budget pegged at Rs 7.84 lakh crore. Allocations announced for key schemes. Promotion of exports of marine, leather, and textile products
Dedicated rare-earth corridors. Biopharma Shakti with outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore over five years. 


India Budget 2026: India Goes Big on Biopharma

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said India will buy Venezuelan oil, helping to replace some of the Russian oil that the world's third-biggest oil importer buys.


Trump Says India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil, New Delhi Has Not Responded to Trump's Claims

India Budget 2026: ₹12.2 Trillion Push On Infrastructure Spending

Poll-bound Tamil Nadu does not have anything significant in the Union Budget 2026-2027 that would attract people's attention, a noted political commentator said on Sunday. Political analyst Sumanth Raman drew a parallel between Bihar, which was at focus in last year's budget; and Tamil Nadu, where elections are due by April this year.



India Budget 2026: Did Budget 2026 Deliver For Poll Bound Tamil Nadu?

Budget 2026 places Artificial Intelligence at the center of India’s economic growth strategy. The government has highlighted AI as a “force multiplier” to boost productivity, innovation, job creation, and global competitiveness across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, and digital services.


Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman Presents 9th Union Budget; Six Priority Areas Identified To Drive Growth

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth Union Budget, which is expected to break a 75-year-old tradition in India’s budget history. Get the latest updates, key highlights, and expert insights on what this historic budget could mean for taxpayers, businesses, and the economy.

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman to Present Ninth Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026–27, with expectations that key reforms could take center stage. Will this year focus on short-term incentives like a “sugar rush” or long-term structural changes for sustainable growth?

Union Budget 2026: Reforms That Could Reshape India 

Abhijeet Sinha, National Program Director of the National Highway for Electric Vehicles (EV), speaks to WION about India’s push for EV adoption, the development of EV highways, and the government’s vision for sustainable transportation. 


Budget 2026: Abhijeet Sinha, National Program Director, National Highway for EV Talks to WION

India’s Budget 2026 is set to outline the government’s priorities for growth, taxation, welfare, and infrastructure. From income tax changes to benefits for the middle class, businesses, and key sectors, here’s a closer look at what Budget 2026 could mean for you and the Indian economy.

India Budget 2026: What You Need To Know | WION NEWS

India Budget 2026: What's In It For You?

The EU-India trade deal brings little cheer for Indian markets.
Domestic stocks lacked conviction despite what India and the EU touted their agreement as the "Mother of all deals." Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present budget 2026 on February 1 amid one of India’s most challenging global and domestic economic settings. Against this backdrop, the weight of expectations around Sunday’s budget is rising.

Budget 2026: Budget to Look Beyond Resilient Economy

This year, the world economic forum in Davos saw the largest delegation of Indian businesses and representatives...
WION spoke to some top leaders at the world economic forum on the expectations from India's budget 2026..

India Budget 2026: Expectations 

India's Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on January 30, 2026, declaring menstrual hygiene a fundamental right under Article 21, mandating free biodegradable sanitary pads for schoolgirls nationwide.


Menstrual Rights Win: Free Sanitary Pads Mandate for Girls

India's PM Modi and Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez discussed elevating their strategic partnership on January 30, 2026, with energy cooperation-including potential renewed crude imports-taking center stage post-Maduro's ouster.


India-Venezuela: Strategic Energy Deal After Maduro Fall 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared that the risk of Nipah virus spreading in India remains low, providing reassurance amid growing public concern.

Breaking: W.H.O. Declares Nipah Spread Risk Low in India

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized equitable menstrual rights, directing the government to provide free sanitary pads for schoolgirls. This ruling is a major step toward health, hygiene, and gender equality in India.

 India: SC's Big Boost to Equitable Menstrual Rights, Free Sanitary Pads for School Girls

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