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As UPI marks its 10th anniversary, the government said India now accounts for 49 per cent of global real-time payments. The system processed 21.70 billion transactions in January 2026 alone and has emerged as a global benchmark for digital payments.

Coursera and NIELIT have signed an MoU to explore collaboration in digital education, focusing on course sharing, credential pathways and industry-aligned learning programmes to enhance job-relevant skills and improve employability among students in India.

Gold ETF inflows in India fell sharply in March to Rs 2,266 crore from February’s Rs 5,255 crore, according to AMFI, as geopolitical tensions and price corrections dampened demand, though assets under management stayed strong at Rs 1.71 lakh crore

Indian authorities uncovered a Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence-backed espionage network exploiting juveniles under the Juvenile Justice Act. Recruits installed CCTV at sensitive sites, guided by adults, highlighting evolving ISI tactics and potential security risks

India has been elected to key United Nations Economic and Social Council subsidiary bodies, including science, NGO and coordination panels, while Ambassador Preeti Saran was re-elected to a rights committee, strengthening India’s role in global development governance

India’s Under-20 women defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers in Thailand, with Sibani Devi scoring twice. The win keeps India’s knockout hopes alive, depending on the outcome of the Jordan vs Uzbekistan match.

India’s Under-19 girls secured a dominant 3-0 win over Sri Lanka as matches continued in the regional qualification event for the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Shimla, with strong performances also coming from India’s Under-15 boys.

India’s Under-12 football team, represented by Conscient Sports, clinched the Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge title in Spain with a commanding 3-0 win over Brazil, marking a major milestone for Indian grassroots football on the global youth stage.

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma met Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. Both sides emphasized people-centric collaboration, regional peace, and mutual development, reflecting strengthened India-Bangladesh ties after previous strains

Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) suspended 10 LPG distributors for alleged malpractices, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy. The move comes amid government efforts to curb misinformation, panic buying, and hoarding, ensuring transparency, accountability, and uninterrupted LPG supply to consumers across India

Hyderabad tennis player Hruthik Katakam has been selected as India’s No.1 player for the Junior Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying event 2026 after winning all five matches in the selection trials. He recently claimed ITF junior singles and doubles titles in Gurugram.

A study found that India and Nigeria accounted for nearly one-third of global under-five deaths in 2023. While child mortality has declined significantly since 1990, several countries are unlikely to meet UN targets by 2030

India’s Aditya advanced to the next round of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 after securing a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Saudi Arabia’s Mousa Alhawsaw in the men’s 65kg category in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

The Indian cricket team will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July 2026, with all games scheduled at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe will also travel to India in January 2027 for a three-match ODI series.

Droupadi Murmu approved the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing graded punishment for harm against transgender persons while excluding gays and lesbians. The move drew opposition criticism over identity rights and provisions requiring official certification of transgender status

India condemned attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon peacekeepers after a fatal strike in Lebanon. United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged accountability and protection of personnel amid escalating regional hostilities

World Trade Organization members failed to extend the TRIPS moratorium on non-violation complaints at MC14, ending a safeguard in place since 1995. The lapse raises uncertainty, risking disputes over intellectual property policies, especially for developing nations like India

India has finalised 33 questions for Census 2027’s first phase, covering housing conditions, amenities, and household details. Officials said data collection will run April–September, with self-enumeration options introduced to improve efficiency while ensuring confidentiality of citizens’ information

From April 1, India will implement major financial and regulatory changes, including the new Income Tax Act 2025, labour law reforms, revised Indian Railways ticket cancellation rules, and updated LPG pricing. These measures aim to simplify taxes, boost employee benefits, and tighten regulations

The Centre said India’s petrol, diesel and LPG supplies remain fully secure, with about 60 days of stock available. It warned citizens against misinformation causing panic buying and highlighted increased domestic production, imports and expansion of PNG connections.