The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has formally rejected claims by the Congress party alleging censorship of SMS communications. In an official statement, the regulator emphasized that its policies strictly uphold digital communication freedoms and operate within the framework of existing laws. TRAI highlighted that allegations of deliberate message blocking lack substantive evidence and contradict its transparency and accountability protocols.

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has formally approved Viyona Fintech as a Trusted Payments Aggregator Partner (TPAP), a designation that allows the company to facilitate secure and efficient digital transactions under the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem. This approval positions Viyona Fintech to expand its service offerings, enhance payment processing capabilities, and provide a trusted gateway for merchants and consumers alike.

India’s exporters, facing a surge in US-imposed tariffs on key goods, are set to receive enhanced government support to sustain competitiveness in global markets. The measures aim to offset additional costs and encourage export growth despite trade barriers. Initiatives include financial incentives, streamlined procedures, and targeted assistance to sectors most affected by the tariffs. Analysts suggest these interventions could stabilize trade flows and safeguard India’s export revenues, while also fostering long-term resilience.

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized India’s growing potential in the global trade arena, underscoring strategic opportunities for exporters and investors. Speaking at an international economic forum, she highlighted India’s robust infrastructure, favorable policy environment, and skilled workforce as key drivers of trade expansion. The President encouraged domestic industries to diversify exports, tap emerging markets, and leverage trade agreements to strengthen global competitiveness.

Nissan has announced a price revision for its popular Magnite SUV, offering buyers a reduction of up to Rs 1 lakh across select variants. The move is aimed at bolstering competitiveness in the increasingly crowded compact SUV segment, where rivals are aggressively targeting value-conscious consumers. Industry analysts suggest that the price adjustment could stimulate sales volumes, enhance market penetration, and reinforce Nissan’s positioning in India.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reassured stakeholders about the preparedness of the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) for the upcoming GST 2.0 reforms. Speaking at a press briefing, she highlighted technological upgrades, enhanced taxpayer support systems, and improved data analytics capabilities designed to streamline compliance and boost revenue efficiency. The Minister emphasized that GST 2.0 aims to simplify return filing, reduce procedural friction, and foster a more transparent tax ecosystem.

Amid recent floods in Punjab, agricultural scientists and farmers are turning to flood-resistant maize varieties to safeguard crop yields and ensure food security. The region, known as India’s agricultural heartland, has witnessed extensive damage to standing crops due to unprecedented waterlogging and monsoon surges. Research institutions are conducting trials of maize strains engineered to withstand prolonged submergence, aiming to provide farmers with resilient alternatives.

India’s small tea growers, who account for a significant portion of the country’s tea output, are intensifying calls for the introduction of a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for green leaves. These growers, often vulnerable to market fluctuations and dependent on larger factories for procurement, argue that volatile pricing threatens their financial viability. Rising input costs, coupled with inconsistent returns, have heightened their demand for a regulated pricing mechanism that ensures fair compensation.

The Head of LinkedIn India has emphasized the critical role of adaptable skills as the workforce navigates the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Addressing professionals and industry leaders, she noted that AI is reshaping job requirements, making continuous learning and flexibility essential for career growth. Skills such as digital literacy, data interpretation, and problem-solving are becoming increasingly valuable, while soft skills like collaboration and emotional intelligence remain irreplaceable.

Acclaimed filmmaker Boney Kapoor’s sports drama Maidaan has emerged as one of the most expensive projects in recent Hindi cinema, carrying an estimated production cost of Rs. 210 crore. The film, headlined by Ajay Devgn, was conceived as an ambitious tribute to India’s golden era of football. However, what has captured attention beyond the cinematic scale is the extraordinary expenditure during its making — from extravagant catering arrangements to logistical spending that, in some instances, rival the budgets of small- and mid-tier films.