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India's digital payments infrastructure faces new scrutiny over costs and sustainability, while the nation prepares for Census 2027 and pursues economic self-reliance initiatives.
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Digital Payments Infrastructure Faces Cost Scrutiny
India has built the world's largest digital payments system, but now faces mounting questions about the financial sustainability and long-term costs of maintaining this infrastructure.
Census 2027 Household Questionnaire Notified
The Registrar General of India has officially notified the Household Questionnaire for the 2027 Census, marking the beginning of preparations for the decennial population survey.
PM Modi Calls for Economic Self-Reliance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made seven appeals emphasizing the need for India to pursue greater economic self-reliance and reduce dependence on external markets.
RBI Maintains Repo Rate; GDP Growth Projected at 6.9%
The Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate unchanged while projecting India's real GDP growth for the current fiscal year at 6.9 percent.
Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India Draws with China
India's women's hockey team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 2-2 draw against China, with goals from Navneet and Deepika offsetting China's second-half comeback.
Men's Hockey Team Prepares for England Clash
India's men's hockey team is set to face England in a high-intensity Pool C match during the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
Tamil Nadu CM Condemns Forest Department Incident
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has condemned what he called a 'massacre' of three Tamil Nadu men by the Karnataka Forest Department, labeling the incident as unacceptable.
Gun Discharged at Varanasi Airport
A firearm discharged at Varanasi Airport after a flier claimed the gun was not loaded, prompting an investigation by airport staff.
CJI Worker's Father Dies Following Assault
The father of a Chief Justice of India worker has died following an assault, with state official Suvendu Adhikari assuring action in response to the incident.
Bangladesh Lists Conditions for PM Rahman's India Visit
Bangladesh has listed two riders for Prime Minister Rahman's visit to India, one of which relates to the return of former PM Hasina.
Dead Lizard Found in Birthday Cake in Maharashtra
Eleven people were hospitalized after a dead lizard was discovered in a birthday cake in Maharashtra, triggering a health and safety investigation.
Youth Protests and 'Azadi' Chants in Indian History
Analysis examines the evolving role of 'Azadi' chants in India's youth protest movements, from sedition charges to national anthem contexts.