An image of a frustrated user in India trying to make a payment through UPI on their smartphone, with an error screen displayed, and an urban backdrop featuring local shops affected by the digital payment issue.

UPI Outage on April 2025: Wake call for India’s Digital Payments

The UPI outage of April 12, 2025, disrupted millions of payments. This blog analyzes the causes, impacts, and implications for India’s digital payments ecosystem.
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TCS Hike Delayed in 2025 — Just One More Hit for IT Folks?

TCS delays 2025 salary hikes, impacting over 6 lakh employees. US tariffs and global uncertainty spark cautious corporate decisions across Indian IT giants.
A dramatic scene of a flooded village in Bihar, India, with muddy waters submerging homes, people wading through knee-deep water, and dark storm clouds overhead, contrasted by a distant landslide in Nepal’s mountains.

South Asia Struggles Through Unseasonal Floods and Landslides

Heavy rainfall in India and Nepal kills over 100 in April 2025, with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal hit hard—can South Asia weather the climate storm?
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A Tahawwur Rana Is Finally Here But-Is Justice Really Closer?

Tahawwur Rana’s extradition ignites hope and skepticism as India seeks 26/11 justice. NIA’s interrogation unfolds amid national pride and global stakes.
A vibrant sunrise over a new railway construction site in Chhattisgarh, with workers laying tracks, a modern train in the background, and a hopeful village skyline, symbolizing progress and challenge.

India’s ₹18,658 Cr Railway Plan: Boost for Growth?

India’s ₹18,658 crore rail boost sparks debate on jobs and growth. Latest updates show progress but raise concerns over delays and funding.
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Iran-Israel Conflict Heats Up: Missile Warnings Raise Global Alarm

Iran’s missile threat against Israel sparks X fears of war and oil spikes. Latest updates show U.S. moves and global calls for peace.
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Trump’s Tariff Pause: South Korea Talks, India Watches Closely

Trump’s tariff timeout sparks South Korea’s trade talks, while India plots gains with pharma strength and a U.S. deal in a shifting global game.
A vibrant sunset scene over an Indian border village with new roads and SMART classrooms, flanked by rugged mountains and a faint Chinese border post, symbolizing hope and tension.

₹6,839 Cr indian Border Plan: Security or Development?

India’s ₹6,839 crore border village plan sparks debate—security boost or rural uplift? Online buzz reflects pride and skepticism as 2028 looms.
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Trump Tariffs 2025: Economic Impact on India, China & Beyond

President Trump’s new tariffs are shaking global markets, raising inflation fears, and sparking debates about economic growth—here’s what to expect in the coming months.
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Kunal Kamra vs Shiv Sena: When a Joke Lands You in Court

Comedian Kunal Kamra’s joke about Eknath Shinde sparks legal action and public outrage, reigniting India’s debate on free speech and political sensitivity.
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Saudi Arabia’ Visa Shift Multiple-Entry Ban for 14 Countries

Saudi Arabia suspends multiple-entry visas for 14 countries, including India, effective Feb 2025, to curb Hajj misuse and enhance safety. Here’s what travelers need to know
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Waqf Bill 2025: What’s Really Going On? Why So Much Noise?

India’s Waqf Bill 2025 has sparked intense political and public debate. Let’s decode its real impact on communities, legal rights, and social welfare
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Hyderabad’s Trees vs Bulldozers: Kancha Gachibowli

The Supreme Court halts tree felling in Hyderabad’s Kancha Gachibowli as students protest, but will the Telangana government listen, or is this just a pause?