1. National Affairs – India 1.1 Finance & Economic Developments RBI Takes Over Delhi Government Banking Operations From 9 January 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has assumed responsibility for banking operations and public debt management of the Delhi government. Aims to enhance efficiency in cash and debt administration and align Delhi’s public finance…
National Affairs Union Cabinet Approvals The Union Cabinet approved the National Digital Payments Expansion Programme 2026, aimed at increasing UPI penetration in Tier-3, Tier-4 cities and rural India. Target: 10 billion monthly digital transactions by December 2026. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Finance in coordination with NPCI. India’s Fiscal Deficit Update India’s fiscal deficit for April–November…
National Affairs (India) The Government of India approved the National Digital Agriculture Mission (NDAM) Expansion Phase with an additional outlay of ₹9,800 crore, aiming to onboard 6 crore farmers onto AI-based advisory platforms by 2027. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways inaugurated 12 new National Highway stretches across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra,…
National Affairs (India) The Government of India intensified its focus on infrastructure-led growth, with multiple highway, railway and logistics park projects reviewed under the PM Gati Shakti framework. The Ministry of Home Affairs strengthened border management and internal security mechanisms, particularly in sensitive regions, through technology-driven surveillance and coordination initiatives. India’s renewable energy capacity continued…
National News Updates Prime Minister Modi’s Infrastructure Push Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line Inauguration: PM Modi inaugurated the 19.15 km Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro connecting RV Road to Bommasandra worth ₹7,160 crore The metro expansion increases Bengaluru’s operational network to over 96 km Foundation stone laid for Metro Phase-3 project worth ₹15,610 crore spanning 44…
NATIONAL NEWS Prime Minister’s Major Development Push PM Modi’s Dual State Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a significant visit to Bihar and West Bengal, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore Bihar Projects: Over Rs 7,200 crore worth of projects across railways, roads, IT, fisheries, and rural development…
National News Prime Minister’s Activities and Announcements PM Narendra Modi inaugurated 103 modernized railway stations across 18 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme worth ₹1,100 crore on 22.05.2025 The Prime Minister flagged off the Bikaner-Mumbai Express train from Deshnoke Railway Station in Rajasthan PM Modi laid the foundation stone for railway electrification and roadway…
National Affairs Diplomatic Relations and Agreements India and Denmark signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating clean energy transition and supporting India’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The MoU was signed by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, and E. Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India,…
