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India and China are rebuilding diplomatic and economic ties after years of border tensions. But the boundary dispute, military deployments, trade imbalance and strategic rivalry remain. Here’s what changed after BRICS 2026 and what didn’t.

A practical guide to major Central Government Schemes in 2026, covering benefits, eligibility and application information for farmers, families, entrepreneurs, artisans and senior citizens.

Modi and Xi’s 2026 meeting in New Delhi signals a cautious thaw in India-China relations. Here’s what it means for border tensions, trade, BRICS and the strategic rivalry between Asia’s two powers.

India hosts the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi on September 12–13. Here’s why the meeting matters for the Global South, geopolitics, trade, energy security and India’s growing global role.

Excerpt: Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Baba, has risen from Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh to national prominence. Here’s his story, the Divya Darbar, beliefs and controversies surrounding him.

Neem Karoli Baba’s influence travelled from the Himalayan foothills to the West. Discover the story of Kainchi Dham, Ram Dass, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.

India is preparing for the 6G era with Bharat 6G. Here’s what 6G means, when it could launch in India, how it differs from 5G, and India’s plan to become a global telecom technology leader.

Digital India has evolved from an e-governance programme into a vast digital ecosystem connecting identity, payments, documents, 5G, public services and AI. Here’s how India’s digital transformation is entering its next phase.

IICT and Netflix are offering 100 scholarships across six creative technology programmes, with up to 80% fee support. Check eligibility, courses, selection process and application details.

India is investing heavily in semiconductor manufacturing, from chip fabrication and packaging to design and supply chains. We examine whether India can emerge as a global semiconductor hub.

The NSE IPO has been years in the making. Understand its latest status, why the listing was delayed, how NSE makes money and what investors should watch before investing.

India’s IPO market is seeing strong activity in 2026. Here’s what is driving new listings, how IPO subscriptions work, and what investors should examine before applying.

The US has finalised an additional 10% Section 301 tariff on covered Indian imports. Here’s what the measure means for exporters, exempt products, competitiveness and India-US trade.

RBI Repo Rate 2026 affects home loans, EMIs and deposit returns. Here’s how repo rate changes reach borrowers and FD investors in India.

RBI Loan Rules 2026 could change how lenders calculate and reset interest rates. Here’s what the proposed framework could mean for home, personal and MSME loan borrowers.

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that the UGC Equity Regulations 2026 are being reconsidered. Here’s what the case means for students and universities.

As the RSS marks 100 years, Updated+ traces its journey from a small Nagpur organisation to a major force shaping India’s social, ideological and political landscape.

Inside RAW, India's external intelligence agency — from R. N. Kao and the 1971 Bangladesh war to modern intelligence gathering and what public evidence reveals about Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor began in the early hours of May 7, 2025, when India struck nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack. What began as a targeted counter-terror operation developed into an intense India-Pakistan military confrontation involving missiles, drones, air-defence systems, artillery and strikes on military installations before both sides agreed to halt military action on May 10. More than a year later, Operation

Discovery’s Declassified: Operation Sindoor goes behind the headlines of India’s 88-hour military operation, featuring military leaders, operational voices and experts.